What are the COVID extension rules for visas in Thailand, especially regarding the January deadline?

Thai Visa Extensions COVID-19 Visa Rules Immigration in Thailand NON-O Visa Chiang Mai Immigration COVID Extension Deadline Visa Application Process

Dec 28, 2020

4 years ago

Bill *******

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Went to immigration today to apply for my extension due to covid.  I was extended 60 days.  What surprised me though was that the officer told me I’d be able to get another 60 days extension if so come back on January 19th.  She said that extension would start from the 28th of February.

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The post discusses a visa extension obtained due to COVID-19, mentioning a 60-day extension secured at an immigration office with the possibility of another 60-day extension in January. The conversation highlights confusion around the application date for the second extension and the need for an Embassy letter, as well as clarifying that the last day to apply for any COVID-related extensions is January 29, 2021.

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James ********

FYI .

The last day to apply for granting of the COVID 60 days extensions will end on January 29, 2021. Per Thai Immigration order.

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4 years ago

Marguyvin **********

@James *******

Any ideas what happens next?

4 years ago

James ********

@MarGuyvin **

no word. But its a good time to sort out your visa options if you are planning to stay in Thailand.

Although I believe any future COVID extension request made after January 29, 2021 will involve PROOF of your INABILITY to leave Thailand.

Watch in January for it.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@MarGuyvin **

There has been no announcement yet about what would happen after the COVID-19 extension stops being sold.

4 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Bill *******

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Thanks for sharing

4 years ago

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Bill *******

Raymond *****

The officer in khon kaen told me that i can come to do 60days till end of 2021 due to covid but too bad i return on feb

4 years ago

James ********

@Raymond ****

til end of 2021 ?

4 years ago

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James ********

Thank you for your report.

Per prior post you are in Chiang Mai ?

Did you need the Embassy letter for the COVID extension...as you were asked for it on your December 16th visit ?

You state the January 19th date to apply for one added extension.

Is that the correct date or is it January 29th ?? As Jan 29 has been announced as the last day to apply for COVID extensions.

4 years ago

Bill *******

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Yes Chiang mai. I had the letter, not sure if it was necessary. I think it depends on the officer. It could have been the 29th. To be honest her English was a little difficult to understand

4 years ago

James ********

@Bill ******

thanks ...

Glad you got it all sorted.

Happy New Year 2021

4 years ago

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James ********

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