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Has the Thai government extended the COVID visa extension beyond May 24th?
COVID-19 Visa ExtensionThailand ImmigrationVisa RulesNON-O VisaLong-Stayer VisaVisa Application Process
Mar 28, 2022
4 years ago
Curtis *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThe 25th has passed, did the government extend the COVID extension another month?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, the Thai government has extended the COVID visa extension until May 24th. Some users expressed concern about missed opportunities for extensions, sharing experiences with immigration where last-minute changes were communicated after they had already traveled. It was advised to apply for the extension close to the deadline to gain maximum time. Additionally, there was a discussion about policies and experiences related to obtaining the COVID extension and navigating immigration processes.
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Sam *********
Of course..
Bizkit ******
But some immigration had told the long stayer for its last call extension this time as a lot of restriction ease in coming ...
Fern ********
Our TV runs our first week of June. Maybe silly question but can we apply for covid extension prior to 24th May? We’re from Uk
Fern ********
Even if we end up getting 50 extra days here it’s a win win! Thanks for advice guys.
Curtis *******
ORIGINAL POSTERthe COVID extension gives 60 days effective the date of approval.
It’s not 60 days added.
In other words, it’s been approved till May 23rd so, I’m your case, you should wait till the last day to apply (May 23).
That would approve you till July 22 about.
It’s not 60 days added.
In other words, it’s been approved till May 23rd so, I’m your case, you should wait till the last day to apply (May 23).
That would approve you till July 22 about.
Andrew *****
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I just got my second extension last weekAndrew *****
@Curt's *****
not true both my 60 day extensions were above what I already had on my visaDavid ***********
@Andrew ****
and Lee Richardson … yes, but how long ago was that?Lee ************
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mine as well 👍Reply to
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Justin *********
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I think that’s only for the first extension — in my case, they treated my first extension in January as if they were converting my tourist visa to something new, so the sixty days started from that conversion/application date. But when I went back for another extension last week, they treated it as a 60-day extension from my new expiration date, so there was no need to wait until the last minute.David ***********
@Justin ********
they changed the policy on that.Reply to
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Bruce *********
This is BS. I flew out on the 23rd because I was told on the on the 22nd at immigration that there would be no more extensions.
Terary **********
@Bruce ********
Let us know how it goes. I am told Phuket is much easier than BKKBruce *********
@Terary *********
unfortunately flights directly to Phuket have to be done from Singapore. The lowest cost flight I found was $635 US. I'm thinking I'm just going to chance going into Bangkok.Terary **********
@Bruce ********
I have been yelled at by supervisors at immigration. Once at BKK. My recommendation, be very respectful, don't get an attitude.. "Thank you for let me come your beautify country". " I don't live here but I like it here so much". " I hope I can find nice Thai wife".. Just be respectful. You will probably be fine.Bruce *********
@Terary *********
why did they yell at you to immigration? Also how many covid-19 exemptions have you gottenTerary **********
@Bruce ********
I get yelled at, twice. Once at BKK airport and once at the Lao border. Both times it was because I had goofy paperwork.BKK, I had a 90 day Non-B visa, I think, I left for India and gotten a reentry permit. Not so strange but usually people extend their non-b for a year, and I had not. Its off-topic conversation but basically the original IO thought my paperwork looked strange.
Lao border, I went cross the border had lunch and came back. I did not use an agent. When coming back through to thailand I didn't know if I need photo copies or other paper work. I ask the photo copy person and they told me go ask in the office. The office walked me out to the supervisor, and they yelled at me. Kinda nice though, I didn't have to wait in line to get my stamp.
Bruce *********
@Terary *********
I was approved for the Thailand testing going pick up my tourist visa tomorrow from the embassy. It seems like I have everything in order and I hope I don't get yelled at. As long they let me in I'll be happy.Bruce *********
@Terary *********
I probably won't say I'm looking for a wife part. Guy will get pissed at another foreigner trying to take away Thai women. Besides I have yet to find someone who I find truly attractive in Thailand believe it or not.Terary **********
@Bruce ********
Both times the supervisor talked to me, they both suggested I get a marriage visa. One supervisor was male the other female. I am suggesting you tell them are looking for a mail order bride, just that you are a decent guy looking to maybe settle down. I am still unmarried- you don't have to get married.
Bruce *********
@Terary *********
if they tell that I should get married then I will go with it. Haha.Reply to
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Shaun *********
@Bruce ********
should have waited Bruce, this isn't the first time they have extended at the 59th minute.Carsten *********
@Shaun ********
I left 14 months ago after being told the same thing, I was sitting in the airport at the gate when a friend sent me a link telling me they would change the rules 24hours and 5 minutes after I left...:(
Shaun *********
@Carsten ********
I had a friend leave last year and he was at the airport when I told him it's just been announced its been extended. If there was more notice people could plan better.Carsten *********
@Shaun ********
hard to make plans when you have to wait till after the deadline to learn what happensBruce *********
@Carsten ********
I didn't want to risk it and get that overstayed stamp. Though those never indication that it was going to be extended. I never read any of that anywhere.Reply to
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@Shaun ********
I had no idea as I never had a c19 extension before. This was my first one ever and they literally told me at immigration that there's no more extensions. I don't know how things work here Thailand.Reply to
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Bruce *********
Don't tell me that. I flew out on the 23rd and now I may not get back in.
Todd *********
Of course
Shaun *********
You been asleep for 3 days lol
Carlos *********
Oh, im in the andeman. Cheers!
Carlos *********
Diving phi phi? Wheres good???
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Shaun ********
no. Just busy divingReply to
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Markus ********
yer probaly for another year
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5Stuart *********
Yes. Now deadline is May 24th
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