What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand with a TR visa and the potential Covid extension?

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Hello all!

The more I read, the more confused I get!

Let me briefly explain my situation:  I arrived in Thailand from the US on November 29th with a 60-day TR visa that expires on January 27th.

I want to extend my stay longer than a one-time 30-day extension, but the longer Covid extension looks like it expires on January 25th , so am I out of luck or is everyone waiting to see if the Thai government extends the Covid extension?

And if the Thai government does reapply the Covid extension, do I need a Confirmation Letter from my embassy?  Do I need to return to Bangkok for a Covid extension or can any immigration office take care of it?

I’m currently in Phitsanulok heading in the direction of Chiang Mai, but I would like to know if I need to go elsewhere to extend my visa, or should I just focus on a regular 30-day extension?

Thank you for helping to clarify this for me!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking guidance on extending their stay in Thailand with an expiring TR visa and the implications of a potentially ending Covid extension. They inquire whether they should consider a regular 30-day extension or wait for a new Covid extension announcement, and ask about the requirements for applying at different immigration offices.

Tod ********* · Answer

[mention redacted] 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟬-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 <- Don't confuse you wanting to stay with you actually having any option to stay longer than the 30 day regular extension you get on a tourist visa entry 🙂

There is NO guarantee that the current covid extension program will be continued past the 25th of Jan.

GO to your immigration office and ask them if you can get the 60 day covid extension OR if you have to take the regular 30 day extension first 🙂

Mark ********* · Answer

I went  to khon kaen in immigration today got my 60 Covid extension, but it starts from today,

They gave me the option three weeks ago if I wanted the Covid extension straight away or do the 30 day extension first

Sander ********** · Answer

Extend today for 30 days! And day after go extend for covid extension👌 worked fine with me..

Robert ******* · Answer

You follow your original plan. You came to Thailand for maximum 60 days but you can Extend this once with another 30 days. If you plan to stay longer you need another Visa that fits your purpose and length of Stay.

What ever happens with this curtesy program is unknown other than it stops on 25 Jan. We can only wait until new announcements.

What ever happens with this curtesy program is unknown other than it stops on 25 Jan. We can only wait until new announcements.

What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand with a TR visa and the potential Covid extension?

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