Is visa amnesty still available in Thailand with a letter from the embassy?

@Stuart ********

this was my experience

@Stuart ********

So it's crapshoot whether you'll get approved?

@Edward *******

I’ve not heard of one report of anyone being refused an extension. Yes some people have not had the right paperwork and told to come back when they have it right, but as to an outright denial I’ve not heard from any post. Some offices give 60 days immediately, some give a “under consideration” stamp and tell you to come back on a set date where you’re stamped for the remaining days. I’ve heard some are only giving 30 days, as the official wording says “up to 60 days” on a case by case basis.

@Stuart ********

I hear you. Why were so many people freaking about whether amnesty would go into effect the previous month, with some saying they left a few days before it was announced, with much regret. Why didn't they just pay the price?

@Edward *******

the Thai authorities kept leaving it to the last minute before announcing amnesty and then covid extensions. People couldn’t hack the uncertainty.

@Kenneth ******

ThAnks. I know that it's been months since US Embassy hasn't bee issuing letters. I'm just wondering if this is a 100% method. I just arrived. I remember how the amnesty issue had everybody in chaos, so if it's that easy now, a big change.

If one can leave then via flight (problem solved) but the majority cannot leave because of flights and ongoing border closure etc.

We had a friend leave to the Philippines and to France but in our special case, we can't go to the country we need to go because that country is 100% closed.

So, we applied for the 60 day extension. Worked easily for me. My wife is due to get hers soon.

Best case scenario just go to your local immigration office, they will help you. Easy peasy.

If you hit an issue. Message me and will put you in contact with the agent that has helped me but it's expensive...

@Edward *******

i wouldn't call it a crap shoot for those stuck (which is 99.9% of us Non-Thai Nationals unless repatriation is your goal).

I'd call it a guarantee.

I have heard conflicting stories., One if there are flights back to your country then you can go.

@Kenneth ******

Not clear what you mean by stuck?

@Edward *******

"stuck" as in no other place to go.

@Edward *******

This is a literal copy and paste from my email from the US embassy in Bangkok.

All the best🙏

"The Royal Thai Government officially approved a grace period until October 31, 2020 for persons in Thailand in temporary visa status (of all visa types) to depart the country. In light of this decision by the Royal Thai Government, visa extension letters from the U.S. Embassy are not required to remain in Thailand. According to verbal communication from the Royal Thai Government’s Immigration Bureau, non-Thai nationals can visit any Thai Immigration office to request a 60-day extension of stay past the October 31 amnesty. We have been told that there will be a charge for this. Thai Immigration will not require a letter from the Embassy as part of the extension request, so the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General Chiang Mai will no longer provide letters of support for Thai visa extensions. For more information about applying for Thai visa extensions, please visit or contact the Thai Immigration Bureau."

@Tony *******

yeah I've seen people in immigration in this situation. They go in angry,.dont listen to the staff about how to resolve the situation and then wonder why they've just made everything twice as bad!

Not referring to you David!