What are the current visa extension procedures for foreigners in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand due to COVID-19?

Dec 18, 2020
4 years ago
Tod *********
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Foreigners in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, are advised to make appointments for visa extensions before their current stamps expire, especially if expiring on December 30 or January 29, 2021. The Thai government is encouraging individuals to avoid crowded immigration offices. Specific regions like Kanchanaburi and Samui are also noted for their procedures on extending visas due to COVID-19, with a reminder that all applications for the 60-day extension must be made by January 29, 2021.
Neus ********
Samui (for the South misfits that
@T**
loves so much 😂) is also doing the last 60 day extension on January 29th. They didn’t say anything about booking, so I would call ahead to check!
Lyndon ************
Along the same lines, Kanchanaburi IO, said i can come in to extend my
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stamp from
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Benjamin ******
@Lyndon ***********
you still have a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, correct?
Tod *********
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Keep in mind people (as the rules are now) the LAST day that you can apply for a 60 day unable to travel due to covid extension is on Jan 29th 2021.
Irina **********
@Tod ********
So we can do an extension for another 60 days in January? Same paperwork as the first 60 day extension in November?
Tod *********
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@Irina *********
same process.
Benjamin ******
@Irina *********
It'll be a good, reasonable assumption
Gregor **********
@Irina *********
who knows?
Tod *********
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In Bangkok you book a queue here

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Tod *********
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IF you BOUGHT a tourist visa from a thai consulate before you came here and were stamped in for 60 days you want SECTION J
Tod *********
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If before the lock down you showed up here without having bought a tourist visa from a thai consulate and were stamped in for 30 days for free you want SECTION K
Tod *********
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The section you go to for the 60 day covid extension is controlled by the ENTRY STAMP you got when you entered the country back before it was locked down.
Tod *********
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Sorry that's all in Thai BUT it's saying people in Bangkok who have stamps that are running out Dec 30 need to go BEFORE that date and need to make appointments too

The people who have stamps expiring on Jan 29th need to go and book appointments BEFORE that date too.

They are trying NOT to have a whole zombie horde of foreigners there trying to get extensions on those days.

Special thanx go out to our member
@El***
for letting me know.. THANX :) (y)
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