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How can I extend my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand with the new COVID extension available?

Tourist Visa Visa Extension COVID-19 Visa Extension Thai Immigration NON-O Visa

Max ****

asked Apr 8, 2021

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I'm currently on a 60-day tourist visa which I can extend for another 30 days at the end of this month (expires on the 29th of April). 

Now that the 60 day COVID-extension is available until the end of May, I'm wondering what the best way to extend my visa would be.

Is it possible to get the extension for my tourist visa and get the COVID-extension afterwards, or should I get the COVID-extension right away?

Thanks in advance

Answer summary

The user seeks advice on how to best extend their 60-day tourist visa, which expires on April 29, with the new COVID-19 extension available until the end of May. They inquire whether to first extend their tourist visa for an additional 30 days or directly opt for the COVID-19 extension. Responses suggest that the user should first apply for the 30-day extension at their local immigration office before the expiration date, and then later pursue the COVID extension as it may be the more favorable option.

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Marcin *******

I have a similar question, today I extend my 60-day tourist visa for 30 days. How much time I need to wait for covid visa extension? Can I go for example tomorrow and get the covid extension?

6 years ago

James ********

@Marcin ******

what is your new ending stamp date?

Which Thai immigration office?

6 years ago

Marcin *******

@James *******

Chonburi Imigration (Pattaya) 3 Jun

6 years ago

James ********

@Marcin ******

watch for that question coming. The COVID extensions will come to an end... When not known but be prepared when it does.

6 years ago

Marcin *******

@Benjamin *****

what mean unable to travel? Planes fly to my country regularly. Is it mean I can't get the visa covid extension?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Marcin ******

I believe they like people going there no sooner then 7 days prior for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

6 years ago

Wannikea *********

You’ll first get the 30 days, you really have no choice at this point, it’s up to the official. It’s actually the better option for you, go to immigration before May 29th to get the 60 day COVID extension.

6 years ago

Max ****

@Wannikea ********

thanks for your response

6 years ago

James ********

Go to your local Thai Immigration office and apply for the extension.

Be sure you have the TM30 ...your address on file.

6 years ago

Max ****

@James *******

the extension for the tourist visa or the 60-day COVID extension?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Max ***

You can apply for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, however expect to be sold a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism instead.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Max ***

The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is technically an optional extension. I have heard of some people being verbally rejected for this extension and should not be used as a way to stay longer in Thailand.

6 years ago

James ********

@Max ***

if it's available and Thai Immigration approves your application.

6 years ago