Is it possible to cross the land border to Laos, Malaysia, or Cambodia to obtain a B visa while on an expired ED visa during the amnesty period?

May 13, 2020
4 years ago
Thomas **********
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Hi !

Currently in Bkk with an ED visa that expired last week but covered by the amnesty till 31 July or border reopening.

I found a job and I am waiting to be able to get out of the country to a border embassy, make my B visa and get back to BKK.

Does anyone know if crossing by land is possible to Lao, Malaysia or Cambodia please ?

Any agency doing runs actually ?

I would have waited than planes and airport reopens but my employer tells me that land border crossing could be possible ?

Many thanks for information.

Bests,

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TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat in Bangkok is currently on an expired ED visa, which is extended under an amnesty until July 31. They are inquiring if they can cross the land border to Laos, Malaysia, or Cambodia to obtain a B visa and if any agencies are facilitating such trips. Responses indicate that land border crossings for non-natives are not generally permitted for visa purposes during this time, although there are some exceptions for work permits and goods. Additionally, there are mixed opinions on whether the border crossings are open, with many suggesting that they currently are not.
Thomas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I had my answer by another Way. Land border crossing open for goods (except eggs and masks) and for natives and some case for work permit. But not for people non natives that wants to get a visa 🙂
Stan ******
Malaysia border still not open, others im not sure
Darren *******
They're all closed
John *********
Hi Thomas, I’m currently on an ED due for an extension later this month.

Can you share with me where you found the info regarding amnesty on an ED visa?

So far I’ve read it’s only Tourist visas/exemptions.

Thanks.
Geoff ********
@John ********
I'm on a ed visa. I called up there helpline number..was told I didn't have to do

My 90 day check-in or 90 day extension

I went anyway to my immigration office and they want both!
John *********
Hi
@Dianne ****
I am unable to follow the link to the post you shared.

Where does the speculation arise from?

The graphics shared from the Thai Immigration are straightforward.

No need to extend, no 90-day report, no fee, no docs to submit.

"Immigration Bureau will process the abovementioned steps automatically."

AND

"The permitted period of stay and notification of 90-day report shall be extended from 1 May to 31 July 2020.

Once the situation is resolved, such alien must apply for visa extension and do 90-day reporting as specified by the regulations."

I have my documents gathered and I am prepared to go to Immigration when I am directed to do so.

My current visa should take me through most of November 2020 with extensions when and where I am permitted.
Dianne *****
@John ********
it is not clear what will happen to people who have allowed their long stay visas to lapse rather than doing an extension. There is much speculation. But it is possible that such people will have to return to their country of origin, visit a neighbouring country for a new visa. This is why people whose long stay visas are still valid and can extend, are being advised to do so, unless they were planning to leave at the end of July anyway

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John *********
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John *********
For anyone else interested, here's the info from Thai Immigration website.
John *********
I was out of the loop. I had a look. Thanks for sharing.
Thomas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi
@John ********
nope. All visa and legal stays are extended automatically, as written on the immigration website 😉

But when the situation will recover (before 31st July) we must get to immigration to do what has to be (extension, report, etc)
Bob **********
No
Charmaine *********
I could not even get an agency to make my non b they said to wait.as not being done due to not being able to go out and back in.
Christophe **********
You can't even get into a mall yet
Bobby ********
Could be a while yet
David *********
You should be able to use an agency or do yourself at immigration from my understanding.
Thomas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@David ********
the visa agent of my company says that he could obtain an exception for me to get non B without exiting country if I were on Tourist visa but than I need to exit cause I was on ED and he’s not able to obtain the exception in that case.
Michael ********
In Singapore waiting the same
Michael ********
No
Thomas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Mic****
short and simple as we like
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