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How do I successfully obtain a COVID extension for my visa in Thailand?

COVID Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Extension Process MMT Tourist Visa COVID-19 Expat Life in Thailand

Jan 17, 2022

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Data point. Just leaving MTT. Got another 60 days covid extension. No questions asked. Very busy today. While I waited an hour for them to return my passport EVERYONE waiting got their extensions and didn't seem like anyone was asked for anything like return flights etc. When I left they were up to intake number 70. Extension valid into April (60 days from previous expiry in feb). Another data point. MTT doesn't shake down people.  No tea money (2000 baht) or seafood buffet money (3000 baht) overcharges lol

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A recent experience shared by a community member indicates that obtaining a 60-day COVID extension at an immigration office in Thailand was straightforward, with no additional documentation required and no bribes involved. Many others waiting for extensions received approvals without issues. However, queries about the future of the COVID extension process arose, with concerns that it may end soon, as no announcements have been made regarding renewals beyond a specific date. Insights into the overall extension process and requirements for different visa types were also discussed.

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Tom **********

Are the government going to stop the covid extension Visa on the 25th

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Benjamin ******

There has been no announcement of the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 being renewed past the 25th so far.

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. I am hoping to get a covid Visa extension my tr Visa expires next month

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1. A tourist visa is good for 90 days, but on entry you are stamped in for 59 days. Confirm that you're not currently on overstay 😮

2. FOR MOST IMMIGRATION OFFICES, you have to apply for a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism before they allow you to apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

3. FOR MOST IMMIGRATION OFFICES, the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 begins on the day you receive it.

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thanks for the info

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Bill *********

was this your first covid extension.......what city was immigration office

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Marinus ******************

For after January 25th

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Marinus ******************

Ok. I wait……

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Marinus ******************

Ok. What is happening January 26th and onwards?

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No one knows yet. By end of week we will all know... I went today on the (in my opinion small) chance it isn't extended since my expiry was a week later anyway.

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the issue of Jan 25th is the processing date. Extensions before then will be valid for 60 days from previous expiry. My expiry was Jan 31st. I went today and new stamp is April 1

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no. Full 60 additional

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I applied for a 60 day covid extension in Chaingmai as came here on a Non-O family and I was told I got 15 days consideration and to come back Jan 25 and they would give me the other 46 days. Now my original visa was good until Jan 28 so don't know if I will get the extra 45 days as I was hoping to stay here until early March. Does any one have any ideas why I got only 15 days confederation as my flight is book for the 29 of Jan and I need to change that also.And help out there

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can't speak for chiang mai

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when are the new rules published?

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what new rules?

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but it was not your first covid extension. hearing that first one they void any days left on current visa. second one they tack onto the end of current visa...........so i will wait till jan 24 and see if thais extend again

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Wayne *********

MTT office is Bangkok

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was this your first covid extension . because im hearing some offices void any unused days on first extension. but u got 60 fulll days tacked on the end of yours which is good

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Wayne *********

It’s not my post, i just told you what city MTT is in

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Robert *********

Place is surprisingly a madhouse these days! I was able to get my regular 30-day extension in just two hours; not without the usual rudeness and abrasiveness of your blue vested glasses guy at the first desk. Goodluck everyone!

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Benjamin ******

What nationality is your passport?

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American. But there were all kinds. Had an hour sitting and chatted with plenty

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