What are the current rules for expats on amnesty in Thailand as of September 2020?

Jul 26, 2020
4 years ago
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
ATTENTION MEMBERS CURRENTLY ON AMNESTY

AT THIS TIME <- meaning as of right now, the NEW amnesty plan was approved by the thai cabinet and info-graphics have gone up on many of the thai immigration office websites around the country.

HOWEVER: as far as we know the proposal that passed the thai cabinet has been signed off by Prayuth on the 23rd, but we haven't seen the published version in the Royal Gazette and have not seen a Police Order written spelling out exactly how it will work..

So, other than what's on the info-graphics or been quoted by immigration officers in articles there is little or NO hard concrete real information about how it will work.

If you're gonna leave the country on or before the 26th of Sept you don't do anything, just stamp out when you leave,

BUT

IF you wanna stay past the 26th you need to sort out a long term solution visa/extension-wise OR get a letter from your embassy or a letter from a doctor/hospital here stating why you can't leave and you would go apply for an extension based on inability to travel.

That is all we know, sorry.
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This post provides important updates for expats in Thailand currently under the amnesty program. It states that while a new amnesty plan has been approved, detailed information is sparse. Expats planning to leave by September 26 need not take action, but those wishing to extend their stay must arrange a long-term visa or obtain documentation from their embassy or medical professionals stating their inability to leave.
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Elyor ***********
@Tod ********
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And on 29-30 jul im planning to go to immigration to aks details to be sure
Dom **************
Clear as usual. Thanks
@T**
Natalia ***********
Thanks a lot
@Tod ********
Amy ******
Thank you Tod.
Sasitorn *******
Thank you Tod
Paula ********************
I left and got a different stamp, anyone reads thai? What it says?
Paula ********************
@Benjamin *****
thank u ๐Ÿ˜Š
Jelly ******
@Paula *******************
Says you're on amnesty due to covid 19
Paula ********************
@Jens *****
thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š
Ios *****************
@Paula *******************
aliens according to TU announcement.

vice vice division of departure immigration
Paula ********************
@Ios ****************
thanks ๐Ÿ™‚
Timothy *****
I reckon now the biggest concern is how to make extension / getting valid visas for those on amnesty
Jessie ******
Thanks tod was looking for info and found nothing this post explains it
Ryan *******
Thank you all for assisting so many of us. What a clusterf...
David **********
Thanks. I'm going to go to CW with my wife (who has experience of helping with visa services in the past) in the near future and will let you all know what they advise re: Non - O extensions.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
IF you are just applying for another year extension go get it like normal there is no changes to the system or the program.
David **********
@Tod ********
No, I should have left just after the amnesty was granted because I go the route of not putting the money in the bank and my new 90 days needed to be reset. Otherwise I would have obviously done what you suggest. I'm also just setting up a company so need to apply for a WP, too.
Hannah **********
Thank you Tod!
Jaiyyanul *****
Thanks Tod!
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
THIS IS NOT A TOPIC TO ASK YOUR QUESTIONS :/ It is an FYI only post.

Make your own thread asking questions about your situation
Chester ********
How do you love the lack of clarity and details even 5 days away from the original cease date lol
Padma's ******
Thanks for clarifying when u can Tod. Much appreciated ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
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