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Does the Automatic Extension of a Visa Exempt Count as My One Extension in Thailand?

Visa Exempt Extension of Stay COVID-19 Letter

Apr 14, 2020

6 years ago

Graham *******

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Hi all,

I’m here on a visa exempt (US passport) that falls within the automatic extension until the 30th. Does the automatic extension count as my one extension, requiring me to get a COVID-19 letter to extend again or am I still able to extend on the 30th? Thanks!

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The automatic extension due to COVID-19 does not count as your one extension. Since you have not applied for an Extension of Stay after entering Thailand, you should still be able to extend your stay upon the end of the amnesty period.

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Robert *******

And before this gets another post hijacked by others to share their feelings, I close this for commenting.

This page is a page where people get answers on their question and it is not allowed to use their post to post your feelings, thoughts, ideas or what ever you like to talk about. Sorry, but this is the only way to keep advice to the point and stay far way of long discussions.

6 years ago

Robert *******

If you entered Thailand and got a 30 day Visa Exempt Entry and you did not apply for an Extension of Stay, you should be able to use this option after the amnesty period is over,

But on the other hand, these amnesty period is not made to start a new live in Thailand, for that you need to apply for a visa.

6 years ago

Graham *******

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@Robert ******

ok thanks a lot. My flight has been delayed until the 17th of May so I wanted to check

6 years ago

Ben *******

@Robert ******

So if someone arrived on March 20th for example on a visa exempt, can they still do a month extension before the visa end date in April as this would give them a whole month and not just a couple of weeks up to April 30th. Is it even possible to get the extension at the moment it does everyone on a tourist visa or VOA have to take this 'emergency' visa which lasts till April 30th?

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