Is the COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand extended until January 25, 2022?

Nov 24, 2021
3 years ago
Tod *********
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

Covid 19 extension program continued until January 25th 2022

It appears everyone (including us :P ) were wrong and the 60 day covid extension program has been continued until Jan 25th, 2022.

So there is no need to run to the immigration office this week and get another extension if you don't have a stamp running out
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The COVID-19 extension program for visas in Thailand has been extended until January 25, 2022, allowing holders to keep their current status longer without rushing to immigration offices. However, it's important to note that this extension is optional and immigration offices may apply stricter requirements. Individuals who are considering applying should be prepared to demonstrate their need for the extension and may need to show proof of onward travel.
Lars ******
Good News. Maybe I can get it end of January too, but I doubt it strongly as it is easy to travel back to Europe at the moment.
Tod *********
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@Lars *****
all you can do is try but have a plan b in case you can't get one ๐Ÿ™‚
Lars ******
@Tod ********
working on that already. ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜‰
Jessica ******
I had a feeling it would come today and I saw the line outside our office and was like โ€œYeah nah, I will wait.โ€ ๐Ÿคฃ
Tod *********
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wise choice it seems (y)
Jessica ******
@Tod ********
I think the sabai sabai energy has officially rubbed off on me. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
Tod *********
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

This most recent order has a clause in it that I have never seen and says they will be more strict in the issuing of covid extensions. <- Don't exactly know what that means but I would be prepared to show why you need the extension and/or have onward travel
Aurawan **********
@Tod ********
and when are they supposed to start to be more strict ? Start today or after november 26 ?
Bizkit ******
It means the authorities do not wish the people who taking granted on the covid extension program in performing any illegal matters or excuses to stay in the country and spoiled the good name of kingdom.
Dominic ****
@Tod ********
my guess is it means you need an outbound ticket to apply, the flight date of which will be recorded e.g.15 January, and that's the date the extension will be given up until with strictly no more extensions.
Tod *********
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@Dominic ********
they don't have the ability to choose to give you less than 60 days on a covid extension ๐Ÿ˜ฎ that clause is a 60 day extension, you either get it or you get denied and if you pushed it they would have to sell you an 'application for extension denied' get out of thailand in 7 days stamp for 1900baht instead
Tod *********
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First and ONLY warning

STOP with the "how can I squeeze in the most covid extensions possible" questions. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
Miho *****
My friend has covid 19 extension(itโ€™s 3rd one) until middle of December. They planning to go to BKK this night , but itโ€™s mean they doesnโ€™t need go to now?
Tod *********
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@Miho ****
right, the 60 day covid extension program has been continued until Jan 25th. so they can go to immigrations closer to when their stamp runs out.
Miho *****
@Tod ********
Thank you for your advice!
Todd *********
No surprises there
Jiachi *******
I'm wondering for those who already submitted the outbound ticket, will they likely to be denied if trying for another extension in 2 months.
Dominic ****
@Jiachi ******
presumably the IO keep a record of outbound tickets on applications. If someone were to then change their outbound ticket to apply for another covid extension, that would effectively be fraud
Peter *******************
Tod *********
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@Jiachi ******
who knows, all you can do is try BUT I'd say they're going to tighten up on the issuing of them
Niki *********
Good news indeed. Thanks Tod
Bobo ***********
Good news
Shari *******
Just to make sure I understand... as of now this means they will issue a visa stamp until Jan 25 and not that you can get another 2 months from Jan 25?
Tod *********
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@Shari ******
the ability to APPLY for a covid extension has been extended to Jan 25th. ..
Martin *******
@Tod ********
thanks for the clarification, I had the same question
SpicyPete ********
@Tod ********
Thats very good information. The devil is in the details... "ability to APPLY" for a covid extension has been extended to Jan 25th.
Ejaz **********
@Tod ********
now itโ€™s comfirm ๐Ÿ™. Covid extension extended 25jan
Nigel *********
@Shari ******
you can apply for an extension of stay based on being unable to travel up to 25th Jan that will (potentially} take you up to end of March (24 or 25th)
Con *******
Great news
Kevin ********
Awesome News ๐Ÿ˜Ž Thanks Tod
Benjamin ******
REMEMBER: Just because it was renewed does not mean the immigration office will issue the extension of stay. It IS an optional extension of stay, and some immigration offices (i.e. Bangkok) are getting strict with the requirements. Please read my post at

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Min *****
Official in royal gazette?
Tod *********
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@Min ****
posted the signed order
Bizkit ******
Any official signed memo so far ?
Tod *********
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@Billy *****
signed sealed delivered ๐Ÿ˜›
Shaun *********
@Tod ********
where can you read the official confirmation please Tod? I've looked elsewhere but can't see confirmation of this anywhere. Thanks.
Sabrina *******
@Shaun ********
my Facebook feed is exceptionally well sorted ๐Ÿ˜… you find this in Sticking it out in Thailand
Tod *********
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@Shaun ********
i included the order in thai on the post now
Shaun *********
@Tod ********
thank you.
Bizkit ******
@Shaun ********
i think yet to publish dude
Isabelle *******
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Phil ********
Good news
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