Hi guys, I have arrived in Thailand as a tourist on a 45 day visa exemption in April 2021. It's valid until May 21st and I would like to extend it in Bangkok. I have never been extending any visa in Thailand before, therefore I have a few newbie questions. (Yes, I used the search tool but I have found some discrepancies.) Here we go:
1. Am I eligible for the 60 day covid extension?
2. If I will not get the covid extension then how long can I extend the visa exemption for? Is it 2 extensions (30 days each)?
3. How many days before the visa expires should I extend it? I heard that the extension will not be added on top of the present validity. Is that correct? I would like to "waste" as few days as possible. Please advise.
4. Are there any additional restriction due to the present outbreak situation? (Limited number of extensions per day? Mandatory online appointment?)
5. What is the most convenient place to extend visa? I am staying in the Sukhumvit area.
I'm sorry if this topic has already been discussed, but I'm new here and I would appreciate your advise. I know that the best thing is to ask the immigration directly but they are not replying and Thai Embassy in Dubai has already given me wrong information once on this trip so I would like to ask people who can speak from experience. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice about extending their 45-day visa exemption obtained upon arrival in Thailand. They inquire about eligibility for a 60-day COVID extension, the process for obtaining one or more 30-day extensions, the timing for extension applications, potential restrictions due to COVID-19, and the best immigration office for extensions in Bangkok. Community responses clarify that typically a 30-day extension is possible, followed by a COVID extension, and that there are specific immigration offices available for this process.
