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What are the current requirements and tips for obtaining a COVID extension for a tourist visa in Thailand?
Just left CW. Iam on tourist visa and this was ia my 5th covid extension. Not many people waiting and staff came out checked my stamps and said been here long time and thailand is open. Asked for a return flight home and i had that ready. I managed to get my covid extension. However, i saw all staff asking for return flight back. Please be prepared for this. Some were busy buying flights straight away.
Upon entering the building if askes for recent atk and vaccine. Its ok if you dont have as just fill in form without evidence.
Upon entering the building if askes for recent atk and vaccine. Its ok if you dont have as just fill in form without evidence.
Answer summary
The post describes the experience of obtaining a COVID extension for a tourist visa in Thailand, highlighting the necessity of presenting a return flight ticket and the process involved at the immigration office. It also notes the requirement for recent ATK and vaccine proof upon entry, although this can be bypassed by filling out a form. Other comments provide additional details on which type of return ticket is acceptable, whether medical insurance is required for the extension, and specific procedural requirements like the necessity for a TM30 registration. Overall, the conversation offers valuable insights into managing visa extensions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kevin ********
I think 🤔 it depends on what Visa you Entered Thailand. I originally had a Retirement Visa, and am Now on the 60 Days Visa Extension. Keeping my fingers crossed, going next week to CW for another 60 Days Visa Extension (Covid-19). No Embassy Letter (USA)
Kate ****
My Tourist visa is valid until mid of Dec. can I apply by now? Is there any guideline when we can start applying Covid visa?
Do you need to buy and show medical insurance for the extension?
For return ticket, is that ok if I buy 60 days from my current visa expiry?
Do you need to buy and show medical insurance for the extension?
For return ticket, is that ok if I buy 60 days from my current visa expiry?
Kate ****
@Benjamin *****
I have two more questions. 1. In screenshot, the attention to for TM.30 is 90 Days Registration. If less than 90 days, do we need to provide that?
2. Is is required to purchase medical insurance for Covid 19 in line with the extension period (for the sake of visa)?
Thanks ahead!
Ellie *******
@Ka**
, the first part of that screenshot is just the address you have to send TM30 documents to when you do TM30 by postal mail in Bangkok.Nothing to do with the 90days report(registration) actually.
Kate ****
Ellie Takei Clear now.
Benjamin ******
> In screenshot, the attention to for TM.30 is 90 Days Registration. If less than 90 days, do we need to provide that?
You (almost always) need a TM30 filed for any extension of stay. Talk to your landlord about the TM30. You need a TM30 filed for a 90 day report.
>Is is required to purchase medical insurance for Covid 19 in line with the extension period (for the sake of visa)?
No medical insurance needed for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.
You (almost always) need a TM30 filed for any extension of stay. Talk to your landlord about the TM30. You need a TM30 filed for a 90 day report.
>Is is required to purchase medical insurance for Covid 19 in line with the extension period (for the sake of visa)?
No medical insurance needed for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.
Kate ****
Benjamin Hays Thanks!
Kate ****
Benjamin Hays
Valid until: 11 Jan 2022
Stamp date: 18 Dec 2021
Valid until: 11 Jan 2022
Stamp date: 18 Dec 2021
James ********
@Benjamin *****
I have not yet seen confirmed reports that the NEW so called COVID extension will in fact be for 60 days.Kate ****
@Benjamin *****
thanks a lot!May **************
Thanks for information.
Do you need to show them paid ticket or booking?
Do you need to show them paid ticket or booking?
Ant *****
OP@May *************
they asked for recipet but could varie across officerJames ********
@Anthony ****
did they make any notation on the stamp or in their data base re the return ticket? I will bet they did note it in the immigration data base and will know if you seek another visa/extension before leaving.James ********
@Anthony ****
Frankly I think the COVID parade is coming to a close December 31. The new proposed date of December 31st is not 60 days from November 26th...as all prior COVID extension dates ...when announced ...were 60 days.
Ant *****
OP@James *******
iam not sure and concerned about thisMay **************
Thank you
Laura *****
Went to CW yesterday for the same (60 days Covid extension for tourist visa). Had the same experience: smooth process but need to prove that you have a return ticket.
Tony ********
@Laura ******
Did you already do the 30 day extension before the covid extension? Or just apply for the covid extension first?
Lyndon ************
Did you get 60 days or just to flight date?
Ant *****
OP@Lyndon ***********
my ticket was another 59 days from my last covid extension. It was 23rd jan and so they gave me to 23rd jan. My covid expires 24th nov
Tod *********
@Anthony ****
that's 60 days and how many you should have had 🙂 Ant *****
OP@Tod ********
bad maths. Early travelsJames ********
Thank You for your helpful report ...it confirms other reports of getting a COVID extension in Bangkok immigration offices.
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