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Is the COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand confirmed for applications beyond December 31st?

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Michael *********

asked Dec 27, 2021

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Good afternoon and Merry Christmas 🎅

Last month The Thaiger had an article about immigration extending the covid 60-day visa applications until the 25th of January. They mentioned in the article that this was still to be confirmed in the Royal Gazette. Was this confirmed? 

My current covid visa extension expires on the 20th of January, will I be able to do an extension nearer then or do I have to do it before the 31st of December? 

Thank you 🙏

Answer summary

The inquiry is about the confirmation status of the COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand, specifically relating to a previous article that mentioned extensions until January 25. The user is concerned about the expiration of their current visa on January 20 and whether they can apply for the extension after December 31. The comment provides advice to apply before the current visa expiration, noting that extensions are not guaranteed and mentioning stricter approval processes by immigration officials.

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James ********

You can apply for a COVID extension...but there is no guarantee that it will be approved.

Apply before your current permission to stay date expires on January 20th.

Go before that date as the extension - if granted - is from January 20th.

The COVID extension is not guaranteed.

Be sure that you have a TM30 address registration filed where you are living.

And be prepared to answer the question... Why are you still in Thailand?

The COVID extension is not guaranteed...and as you stated this is not your first COVID extension request.

The Immigration Officers have been instructed to be stricter in granting the COVID extensions.

And recent reports of less than 60 days are reported granted...even the 7 days to leave Thailand stamp.

Suggest you have a Plan B in mind.

Good Luck

5 years ago