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Is it possible to get an extension on a visa in Koh Samui without an embassy letter during COVID-19?

Visa Extension Koh Samui COVID-19

March 24, 2020

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Søren *********

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I hear reports that people have been able to get an extension on top of an existing extension without a letter from their embassy. Are there anyone here who have reliable information that this is or are becoming a common practice in the current situation? I'm particularly interested in hearing experiences from immigration in Koh Samui! 🌱🙏

I'm asking because as of now the Danish embassy is still not issuing the letter!

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of obtaining a visa extension in Koh Samui without a letter from an embassy due to COVID-19 restrictions. Some users share their experiences, indicating that, generally, a formal letter is required, and even with it, some have faced denial. The Danish embassy is specifically mentioned as not currently issuing these letters.

Yan *****

Good luck!

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James ********

Good Luck

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Padma's ******

I tried emailing the Australian embassy but just received an automated reply and there is nothing on their website. Any Australians can advise?

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Warren *******

If U R an Aussie resident/citizen and you can fly home. NO LETTER

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Bobby ********

. The Phuket consulate is issuing the letter for long stay visas requiring extension.

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Padma's ******

Thank you but I’m already in Bkk. I’d like to know whether the Australian embassy offers the letter supporting extensions that many other embassies are offering. I already have the smarttraveler updates thanks 🙏🏼

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Robert *******

What we recommend

18 March 2020:

We now advise all Australians: do not travel overseas at this time. This is our highest advice level (level 4 of 4).

If you are already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means.

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Robert *******

For more information see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for Australian travellers page.

For urgent consular assistance contact:

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 from within Australia

For non-urgent inquiries, email

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Tod *********

post on a f/b group related to the islands in the south and see what people say on it.

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Søren *********

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I have 😊

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Tod *********

Nope, no one I know of has been able to get an "unable to travel due to covid-19" 30 day extension WITHOUT the embassy letter and some people with the embassy letter were denied because it's not an original letter stamped by the consulate but a PDF emailed to you.

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Alex ********

no, Kampaengphet

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Kelly ********

you in HH?

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Kelly ********

@Søren ********

you sure, so Thursday we know? I can’t extend my TR (multiple entry) as borders are shut. Stressful and so far hear nothing from embassy, 48 hrs it said.

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Franco *******

@Søren ********

: Thank you for the update🙏

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Maria *************

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there is no immigratiom office on Koh Phanang

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Alex ********

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fingers crossed! 🤞

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Thea *******

I know a russian girl who got lucky and got the visa without the letter. But she tried it more than once...

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Peter ******

What is one supposed to do ? Go to your Embassy and ask for the original letter ?

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