How can I renew my visa in Thailand economically and what are the current options for border runs?

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Oct 18, 2021

3 years ago

Marcos **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello,

I am Brazilian and I am in Thailand for the first time and would like to know how to renew my visa in an economical way. I have some questions mentioned below:

Using Visa-Run

1) Which neighboring country are open without the need for quarantine in ASQ hotel?

2) How many days do I have to stay in the neighboring country before I can return to Thailand and receive a new stamp?

3) I am fully vaccinated against covid-19, do I need to quarantine in ASQ hotel again when I return?

Covid-Extension

4) Do I need to hire a specialized office to have the 2 month extension or can I do it myself? How to proceed? I live in Samut Prakan.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a Brazilian expat in Thailand, is seeking economical ways to renew their visa and has questions about visa runs and Covid-related extension processes. Responses indicate that currently, neighboring countries are not open for tourism without quarantine, making traditional visa runs impractical. The suggestion is to apply for a Covid-19 extension, which is manageable without needing a specialized service, albeit caution is advised regarding the local immigration office's reputation.

Michael ********

Bon Gia

Do the covid extension for now, then you will have to see exactly what is happening closer to the expiry date of that.

3 years ago

Tony *********

1) you can not do visa run as borders are closed ..

At this point you do. Have to do 7 days quarantine either Phuket sandbox or BKK/ Pattaya .

The extension is easy to do .its the same as doing your 30 day extension but with an extra form .

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

>1) Which neighboring country are open without the need for quarantine in ASQ hotel?

None. NO bordering countries are currently open for tourism.

>How many days do I have to stay in the neighboring country before I can return to Thailand and receive a new stamp?

If a country re-opens, you can enter the foreign country and return the same day. This is called "border bouncing". Remeber, you get a 90 day stamp on entry

>I am fully vaccinated against covid-19, do I need to quarantine in ASQ hotel again when I return?

We don't know.

>Do I need to hire a specialized office to have the 2 month extension or can I do it myself? How to proceed? I live in Samut Prakan.

That's the worse immigration office you can use for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. The last day you can apply is November 26, 2021

3 years ago

Matth *******

@Benjamin *****

Hi, do you know where i can find the list of the ASQ hotel ? Thanks in advance

Jordi ********

google asq thailand

Matth *******

thanks Jordi😎