What are the current requirements for COVID extensions at Chaengwattana immigration in Bangkok?

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Nov 19, 2021

3 years ago

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

ATTENTION BANGKOK MEMBERS 

(ones who use Chaengwattana for their covid extensions)

It appears that the main immigration office at Chaengwattana is taking this hard stance towards people who have been here on back-2-back covid extensions and asking for proof of onward travel to issue another one. 

SO (with that being said)

get on the inter-web, book a ticket showing you're leaving in about 55 days from your current extension expiration date. You don't have to show you're going to your country just that you're leaving. Have that ready to show in case you're asked. 

Be prepared with it or be prepared to be denied another covid extension  :O 

Remember covid extensions are 100% at the discretion of the issuing officer/immigration office, you are not owed one, you are not entitled to one. That you want to stay here does not mean you can. :O Meet the requirements, get the extension..   

You have been warned...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recent information indicates that the Chaengwattana immigration office in Bangkok is now requiring proof of onward travel for those seeking COVID extensions, particularly for individuals on back-to-back extensions. If you plan to apply for another extension, it is advisable to book a departure ticket approximately 55 days before your current extension expires. Be aware that these extensions are not guaranteed and depend on the discretion of the immigration officer. There have been no similar reports from the Muang Thong Thani office regarding this requirement, and individual experiences can vary.

Ketnaphas ******

They took my flight return info today and made me sign it. But my girlfriend got a different immigration officer and they didn't ask for it from her. Went to MTT today. But I did get the 60 days

3 years ago

Ketnaphas ******

Benjamin Hays yeah write my signature on my print out of my return ticket

3 years ago

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Jay ******

Think they're aware of the people who have been here for years on "tourist" visas, the ones during normal times, who have frequently done border runs as a means to continue their stay. For them, covid extensions have been a bonus and about to end, given travel to most places can happen now........For the few genuinely stuck abroad, you have my sympathy, for others milking the system, get the correct visa in order to stay.................

3 years ago

Fabrizio *******

At CW they also ask for TM30

3 years ago

Mina *******

Thank you

3 years ago

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

At this time there are zero reports that the other bangkok immigration office at Muang Thong Thani is asking this. If anyone uses MTT for their covid extension and is asked for onward travel please report back

3 years ago

Marguyvin **********

@Tod ********

I successfully extended at MTT 2 weeks ago. I was not required to furnish a booked ticket, but I was asked verbally whether I planned to depart by Jan 2022. Of course, I said yes. 10 minutes later I had a fresh stamp thru Jan. They also said verbally that this was the last extension.(But they have said that before)

3 years ago

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