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What are the current visa extension options and requirements for expats in Thailand as of late 2020?
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The discussion outlines the visa extension procedures for expats in Thailand, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants share experiences about receiving stamps for extensions until November 30th, with specific mention of requirements in Phuket and Pattaya. Concerns were raised regarding confusion about visa statuses and deadlines, particularly the impact of expired visas. There is a consensus that procedures are often complicated, and communication from immigration offices can be poor. Questions about the validity of an extension application and the necessary documentation, such as letters from embassies, are also highlighted.
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Jé *******
do you know what are the requirements to get an extension ? is it the same as before ? letter from the ambassy ?
Ken ******
in bangkok, the 90 day extension location has moved to a new place quite far from the usual Wattana office, it is really inconvenient
Steve *******
Watch how many people leave immigration with wrong dates anyway. Communication isn't really a focus here.
Canice ******
Does this included the marriage extension for 1 year
Tod *********
ANY extension,
if you apply for an extension from Sept 27 to Oct 31 your extension will start on Nov 1
if you apply for an extension from Sept 27 to Oct 31 your extension will start on Nov 1
Marie ********
@Tod ********
i went to IO in ranong yesterday on under consideration stamp and was told to return before 26th and no stamp was given.?? Very confusing..Tod *********
@Marie *******
well then that's what you do. 
David *********
I guarantee that so many are going to wait until the last minute again.
Ivan ************
You simply can't blame this on individuals. Many embassies were not giving letters until late. People who went to immigration early were turned away and told to come back closer to the deadline. Then when they started, they gave people under consideration stamps telling them to come back in some cases as late as the 25th. Many offices had long lists of arbitrary nonsensical requirements.
It's not like there was some easy procedure that people just had to show up and register themselves to get an extension, they made it far more complicated than it had to be.
It's not like there was some easy procedure that people just had to show up and register themselves to get an extension, they made it far more complicated than it had to be.
Michael *********
As if Prayuth did not make his most recent announcement at the last second.
Farang can play this game just as well.
Farang can play this game just as well.
Ken ******
what if the one year visa expires in DECEMBER?
I can not understand fully what it means
I can not understand fully what it means
Tod *********
it means it has nothing to do with you at all
@Ken *****
Ken ******
@Tod ********
oh i see, thank you allBim *******
@Ken *****
it applies to those still on amnesty. 
Zoe *******
Stuart *********
In Phuket you need to show that you’ve checked the visa application status online and that it’s already been “approved”. If so you’ll get stamped to Nov 30th. There is no further paperwork or payment needed. Just your passport and the receipt you got with the application.
Kamilya ***************
OPAnyone got stamp till 30.11 Pattaya Chonburi immigration?
Bim *******
Has anyone got the stamp until end of November for free if they got an embassy letter and stamp up until 26th October?
Jamie ********
@Bim ******
yes... I’ve literally just got it from the immigration centre in Bangkok Bim *******
@Jamie *******
oh wow. Did you need any other paperwork or did they just do from the stamp for free.Bim *******
@Jamie *******
brilliant thank you Jamie ********
@Bim ******
no paperwork. Just need to take your passport with the stamp 👌
Sri *********
@Jamie *******
do you have link i can make online appoitment ? Sri *********
@Jamie *******
thank you Jamie ********
@Sri ********
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