What are people's experiences applying for a COVID visa extension in Hat Yai?

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Jan 8, 2022

3 years ago

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Hello, has anyone ever applied for a covid visa extension in hat yai? What was your experience? Cheers.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

This post seeks feedback on experiences with applying for COVID visa extensions in Hat Yai, Thailand. Several comments include past experiences from individuals who successfully obtained extensions without issues, although there are concerns about increased scrutiny in the application process after November 2021. There is also advice to connect with local expat groups for more insights.

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Nick ************

I had 3 covid extensions in Hat Yai last year with no questions asked. However, I have since switched to a 12 month retirement extension and have not had to approach them for another one since they highlighted that it would become more stringent for approval(from the end of November 2021). I am not sure if the Hat Yai office has become stricter on issuing these since 3 extensions i received last year. The only way to find out is to approach them and see what type of outcome you get.

3 years ago

Reece *******

I'm going to apply for a Covid extension later this month in Hat Yai, please let me know how you get on. Many thanks.

3 years ago

Tod *********

A LOT of peoples' experiences is going to come down to how long you've been IN thailand on covid extensions.

I'd say post on a f/b group related to southern thailand. BUT let's see if anyone on here will have info for you

3 years ago

Nik ****

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@Tod ********

I have been in Thailand since

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/2021 and I have done one covid visa extension so far.

3 years ago

Per *******************

@Nik ***

but it will be the last. since I have no more pages left in my Passport. 😢

3 years ago

Per *******************

@Nik ***

I came to Phuket. on 16 / 9-21. On a 60 day Tourist Visa. And I just got my second Covid-19 extension. 😊

3 years ago

Nik ****

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@Per ******************

Did you get your covid visa extension in hat yai?

3 years ago

Per *******************

@Nik ***

No my friend 😊 at Phuket! But I do not think it matters anything? Where 🙏🏽

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Per ******************

it actually does matter. Each immigration office has their own polices, their own rules, and there own strictness. Some require proof of flight out (like Bangkok) while others are much easier

3 years ago

Nik ****

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@Per ******************

okay, I got my first extension in phuket as well. But it seems like it can differ from office to office

3 years ago

Per *******************

@Nik ***

I do not hope. it's like that? 🙏🏽

3 years ago

Tod *********

well,

@Per ******************

at least Phuket is in the south of thailand 😉 BUT with over 70 immigration offices there's no telling if one will do the same as another one.

3 years ago

Per *******************

@Tod ********

There is only one possibility! That is, to try. 😉 I had the same worries, 🥺 about it. when I applied for my second Covid-19 extension. But that was no problem at all. 🥰

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Per *******************

Tod *********

@Nik ***

then it's pretty much going to be up to the officer as far as IF you'll get another one or not. The regulations about this current 60 day covid extension program specifically said they will be more strict in issuing them.

Some offices want you to have proof you're flying out in the next 60 days.

Good luck with it (y) Find a southern thailand f/b group and post on it

3 years ago

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Tod *********

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