How can I obtain a 30-day extension of stay in Thailand based on an embassy request?

Embassy Request 30-Day Extension Visa Rules

Mar 21, 2020

5 years ago

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Regarding the provision (clause 2.28) in the current Immigration Order 327/2557 concerning the extension of stays that allows immigration to give 30-day extension “based on embassy request”:

Has anyone tried to get one of these letters from Embassy of USA?

Also, a story posted on a  non-government website says "some immigration offices may issue the extension without the embassy letter as long as you are able to show proof of cancellation of your flight."  Has anyone tried this? Which office and what happened?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The current Immigration Order 327/2557 allows for a 30-day extension of stay based on a request from an embassy. Users have shared experiences regarding the US Embassy's involvement in this process, with mixed results. It seems some individuals might obtain an emergency travel letter from their embassy if their flight was cancelled or rescheduled, which could assist in extending their stay. However, there are reports that the US Embassy is not issuing such letters at this time. Some users suggested trying to get an extension by showing proof of flight cancellation at certain immigration offices, while others cautioned that this workaround might not be effective.

James ********

If there are flights to US from Thailand...NO LETTERS are being issued by US Embassy.

Jeremy..your WORK AROUND will FAIL.

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5 years ago

Jeremy ********

Try it...get an air Asia/thai Lion/ etc cancelled flight ticket/email and try it out

5 years ago

Jeff **********

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Jeremy Miller yes I already have a cancelled flight on Scoot that I can try.

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Robert *******

There is an option for people using the Visa Exempt Entry and Tourist Visa and already have the 30 day Extension of Stay.

If you booked a flight out of Thailand before your last date and this flight is cancelled or re-scheduled or re-booked after your last date you can get an Emergency travel letter from your Embassy. With this letter you can get an extra maximum 30 day Extension of Stay.

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Robert *******

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5 years ago

Robert *******

There is a special topic about this made yesterday.

But contact your own Embassy to ask them, every embassy should help their citizens, but for example the Dutch Embassy nearly closed due to the virus and are only helping if people lost their passport and need to travel due to medical emergencies.

5 years ago

Jeff **********

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@Robert ******

Right, but which embassies are issuing such letters? No information on website of US Embassy.

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