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What are my options for staying in Thailand after my visa extensions end?

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Mar 27, 2022

3 years ago

Billy *********

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Hello, I came to Thailand on TR single entry visa in July 2021. They gave me 60 days on arrival. Then I didn't have papers from my landlord on time and had to pay a fine for two days of overstaying until I sorted them out. They gave me a 1-month extension to see if it was only one time-mistake. Then I had 3 Covid Extensions - 2 months each. Now my last extension allows me to stay till 18th April. 

What are my options to stay in Thailand? 

Will they give me some time if I will go on 18th to Immigration Office in Chiang Mai?

I am moving to Chiang Mai from Koh Phangan, so I don't know how the immigration office works there. Here they know me and my case.

Or maybe I should already prepare myself to do the border jump and acquire a new visa when entering again? Is it going to be problematic?

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The user is seeking advice on their options for staying in Thailand after their TR single entry visa and subsequent extensions are about to expire. They are uncertain about the immigration process in Chiang Mai and wonder if they can secure another extension or if they should prepare for a border run to obtain a new visa. Comments emphasize the importance of consulting with the local immigration office for guidance and share cautionary experiences of potential entry denial when making visa runs.

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3 years ago

James ********

Simple answer...visit your local Thai immigration where you have a TM30 address filed and ASK.

You may be eligible for another COVID extension...the decision rests with the Immigration Officer.

And as for your idea of making a visa run and reentering Thailand...

Good Luck.

As you will need it...we are seeing reports of denied entry upon arrival for those who have milked every possible way to live and work in Thailand for nearly two years with assorted visas and extensions etc.

Best to have a Plan B for when that day comes for you.

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