Should I apply for a COVID visa extension at Krabi immigration now or wait until February?

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Jan 29, 2021

4 years ago

Elena *******************

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Hi guys! I was planning to go today to Krabi inmigration to make my covid extension (visa expired 17 February) but now we have more time. I'm going to Ko Tao in the night. Should I go to Krabi inmigration or better wait to February? Because I'm not sure if they are going to extend my visa or put under consideration. Someone did this days the extension in Krabi?

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The user is contemplating whether to visit the Krabi immigration office to apply for a COVID visa extension before their visa expires on February 17th, or to wait until February to apply. Commenters suggest that visiting the immigration office before the deadline is advisable. They note that there are travel considerations, including the lack of an immigration office in Koh Tao, and irregular boat schedules. Additionally, some share experiences about receiving full extensions quickly at Koh Samui's immigration office.

David ********

Just extended my tv 30 days nex day went in 60 days on top cv 19 👍🏻👍🏻

4 years ago

Derek *******

If you go to Koh Samui they give you the full extension in a couple hours. I just went this morning. I checked in to a hostel for a couple days, Monkey Samui hostel, and they let immigration know you are staying there. I didnt get Under Consideration. Just the full extension. Also if your Koh Tao place lets immigration know you are staying there you wont have to actually stay anywhere on Samui. A lot of people from Koh Phangan do that

4 years ago

Ellie *******

right only you have to make it 3days trip if boats are running on new schedule

4 years ago

Derek *******

@Ellie ******

oh haha ya true true, my bad, im still used to the old schedule, just moved to the islands again last night lol

4 years ago

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Derek *******

Ellie *******

yes, those islands are in the area of where Samui immigration office (and Sratthani) serves. What you need to prove is your current address is inside thier serving area.

4 years ago

Derek *******

Lompraya has a boat from koh tao to samui, its doesn’t take too long

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4 years ago

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Derek *******

Ellie *******

That decision is yours. Facts are:

- There is no immigration office in Koh Tao.

- Tourists boats to/from Koh Tao are currently operated on irregular schedule.

- You MAY need TM30 receipt in the area of immigration office serves.

4 years ago

James ********

Go during the week before Feb 18th.

Will not know if you get an under consideration stamp or not....until you make application.

4 years ago

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James ********

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