How should I apply for a COVID extension while on a visa-exempt entry in Thailand?

COVID Extension Visa Exempt Entry Thailand Immigration Retirement Visa Student Visa TM30 Form 30-Day Extension Visa Application Process

Nov 18, 2021

3 years ago

Maz ********

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Hi, we have come in on a 30 day visa exempt basis from the UK.

We want to get a 60 day covid extension then sort out a retirement or student visa.

Our 30 days run out on 30th November...

Our current accommodation check out is 1st December. We have accomodation sorted from 1st December on a rolling monthly basis.

Should we apply for the covid extension prior to the 30th and use a tm30 for our current accommodation? Or should we get our next landlord ( 1st - 30 th December) to provide the tm30 ?

Do we have to show flights for after the 30th? We have flexible return flight options we can use/ change.

Thanks in advance .

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster, currently in Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt entry, seeks advice on obtaining a 60-day COVID extension before their visa expires on November 30. They are unsure whether to apply for the extension before their current visa expires, how to handle TM30 forms for accommodations, and if they need to show onward flight tickets. Responses suggest applying for a 30-day regular extension first, as local immigration offices may have varying policies regarding direct COVID extensions. It’s recommended to clarify with the local immigration office.

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Maz ********

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Thank you all for your help

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Maz *******

as Nigel correctly pointed out, whether you can or can't get a covid extension straight off your 30 day visa exempt entry stamp is totally up to the immigration office you use. Some will let you do it and some make you take the 30 day regular extension first.

You're out nothing by taking the 30 day 'regular' extension now and then applying for the covid extension (if you need to) closer to the end of the year. (They approved the 60 day covid extension program to continue until Dec 31st)

GO to your office and get your 'regular' 30 day extension.

3 years ago

Nigel *********

You may ned to make use of your initial 30 day extension first before your immigration office allows you to move on to the covid extension! You need to ask your local immigration office if they will allow this.

3 years ago

Robert *******

If your Admitted to stay date is 30 November 2021 you apply before that date for an Extension of Stay.

Where you like to stay after that date is not relevant.

3 years ago

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