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How can I apply for a 60-day COVID extension visa after my STV expires in Thailand?

Alan *******
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UPDATE; 19.7.22

so i went to the immigration office in Chiang Mai today hoping to get a covid 60 day visa after my 9 month STV comes to an end on 31st July.

I just took all documentation that someone said I'd need in a comment from the original post (so basically just copies of all the relevant pages of my passport and i signed these)

I got to the immigration at 12.30 and left at 16.23, I felt very relieved that quite a few people had left when it got to 16.00 as I really don't think i'd have been seen if everyone had stayed to be dealt with. It seemed to be going so so slow.

On the positive side though I received an "under consideration" stamp. The lady at the counter just told me I have to go back on August 2nd and will get a further 45 days visa. So this will be 60 days in total. The visa period starts from today rather than on the 31st July when my STV runs out, which is a bit annoying, but I did think there might be a possibility I wouldn't get a visa today and have to do a visa run to Laos, so this inconvenience is definitely the one I'd choose over the other.

So there we go, that's my experience dealing with my STV ending :-)

Hello :-)

So my STV will come to an end on 31st July and I was wondering what other people are doing who are in the same position as me?

Can we just obtain the 60 day Covid Extension Visa, I know this is only available until 25th July.

Would i be able to go to Chiang Mai Immigration today and get the 60 day extension, I'm not sure if today is a holiday or not.

I'd also like to know what types of paperwork is needed for an extension if I can get one, I believe that the special insurance that covers covid that was needed for the STV is no longer needed for the Covid Extension Visa, so that for starters is something less that's needed.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Answer summary
A user detailed their experience applying for a 60-day COVID extension visa at the Chiang Mai immigration office, following the expiration of their Special Tourist Visa (STV). They reported bringing necessary documentation but faced a lengthy wait. They received an 'under consideration' stamp and were instructed to return for a 45-day extension. They expressed concerns about the visa starting the day of application rather than on the expiration date of the STV. The discussion included comments about the process, the importance of having a backup plan for visa issues, and updates about the COVID extension program.
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James ********
James ********
Bottom line...

Be thankful that you got the under consideration stamp...

Return as instructed..

You've worked it well...

Have a Plan B for next time.
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@James *******
that extra 10 days I would have got if the 60 day visa started on the day my STV expires as opposed to today is all I need really as I'm planning on leaving towards the end of September anyway. So it's something I'll have to deal with when it does expire around 17th September. I'm planning on leaving between 20-25th September, so I'm sure I'll be asking for advice nearer the time on here of what are my possibilities.
James ********
James ********
@Alan ******
you have been very lucky to have obtained the COVID extension...as the STV visa you obtained provided that it could NOT be changed into any other visa inside Thailand.
James ********
James ********
Please report back your experience. Thank you.
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@James *******
yes will do. I guess my first step will be to go to the immigration office on Monday with any paperwork I think might be relevant and go from there.
James ********
James ********
@Alan ******
Good Luck and has been said... have a Plan B.
Tod *********
Tod *********
you can TRY to apply for a 60 day covid extension as long as you do it on or before the 25th of July (the date the current program runs out)

BUT

keep in mind covid extensions are issued at the discretion of the office/officer.

Definitely have a Plan B in place like being ready to border bounce out and back

OR

go to a thai consulate in a nearby country and buy a singe entry tourist visa
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@Tod ********
yeah, I'm keeping an open mind with the possibility of a border run. On that topic are land crossing border runs now possible from Chiang Mai, do you know?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Alan ******
with burma still closed to enter by land, the closest border crossing from Chiang Mai is the Chiang Khong/Huay Xai border with Lao up in Chiang Rai province about 300km from Chiang Mai
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@Tod ********
thanks :-)
Peter ****************
Peter ****************
"So my STV will come to an end". So you already had y'r two times extension of 90 days ? Or do you mean Single Entry Tourist Visa instead of Special Tourist Visa ?
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@Peter ***************
yes, I've already done my 2 90 day extensions.
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
Check the featured post. Immigration offices nationwide are on holidays. They will be open on 18th Monday.

General info for Covid extension is here
Alan *******
Alan *******
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@Ellie ******
yes, so I just followed your advice on the photocopies needed and they sufficed, a lot easier than all the other paperwork I needed to extend my STV.

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