Answered5 years ago

Is the COVID visa extension still available for all applicants in Thailand?

COVID visa visa extension immigration process Thailand expat issues COVID-19

Thanthar *****

asked Jan 6, 2022

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Hello! I’m on covid visa for now and it will expire next week. I’ve been told that the immigration is allowing only selected people to do more covid extension. Can anyone tell me is it true and is there any changes regarding to covid visa? Thanks a lot.

Answer summary

The user inquires about potential changes to the COVID visa extension process, mentioning their current visa's impending expiration. Community members provide insights, indicating that while immigration is more scrutinizing, many still successfully obtain extensions without major issues. There are suggestions to have travel documentation ready and to consider backup plans.

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Lisa ********************

Ask for extension due to unable to travel because of Covid

5 years ago

Thanthar *****

@Lisa *******************

yes I went there today and they asked me to provide either air ticket or the letter from embassy. They are being more strict now.

5 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Than****

but did you ask for Covid extension or unable to travel because of Covid? Makes a difference.

Email your embassy and even if they reply, that they don't issue letters, this can be accepted.

5 years ago

Katy ****************

@Lisa *******************

hi! I'm sorry, but can you explain this more? We are about to apply for our first covid visa (had 60 days arrival, plus 30 normal extension so far).

5 years ago

Mark ********

I got my most recent one in early Dec in MMT. No hassle at all. Plan to go back either before Jan 25 or at the end of Jan if deadline is extended before the 25th

5 years ago

Jeremy ********

They are scrutinizing applicants more intensely now but that doesn’t mean you will be denied…just go try for it and see what happens you will either get the COVID extension or the 7 day to get out of Thailand extension…good luck and as always look into a plan B

5 years ago

Mma *******

No I went in last week and got my second. Highly unlikely you'd be denied. Very simple process (BKK) out in 40 minutes.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

What immigration office are you using? Perhaps someone with experience of that office can help.

5 years ago

Thanthar *****

@Stuart ********

Bangkok, changwutthana immigration.

5 years ago

Thanthar *****

@Benjamin *****

thank you for the info. May I know is it only for changwutthana or the others are also asking for it?

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Thanthar ****

I heard for Changwattana only, but there are 70+ immigration offices in Thailand, each with their own rules

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Thanthar ****

For Changwattana, if you are getting your second or more COVID-19 extension, they are asking for a paid flight out of Thailand before they issue that extension of stay.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Thanthar ****

I’m not familiar with that office myself but haven’t seen any reports of people being refused (unless wrong paperwork etc.). I’ll let others with more familiarity with that office confirm.

5 years ago