What are the details of the recent 3-month visa extension for foreigners in Thailand due to COVID-19?

April 21, 2020
4 years ago
Herbert ****
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It's now officially, we get now a automatically 3 month more Visa extension to 30.July

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The Thai government has officially announced an automatic 3-month visa extension for foreigners, extending the validity until July 30, 2020. This extension applies to various visa types, including tourist and visa exemption privileges, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Comments reflect mixed feelings, with concerns about travel restrictions and visa costs. There are discussions on the implications for various visa types, including Non-B visas, with users advising to check official statements for confirmation.
Guchi *********
This apply to Non B visas?
Kev **********
@Guchi ********
all visas but u can confirm it one million percent by calling immigration
Markéta ***********
is this also for NON-B 90days visa? Mine expires mid June.
Herbert ****
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@Markéta **********
you have to wait for offiziell statements in Gazette, there are more informations then in this news.
Jon ************
Stu *******
@Jon ***********
and on that note it's off to immigration to do what I've tried to avoid. Leave my isolation to hear it from the horses mouth.
Jason ********
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Chris ************
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Stu **********
WTF that means i wasted 25k on a visa. FFS
Steven ****************
you still have the year visa, so not all wasted. Did you get a happy ending for your 25k
@Stu *********
?
Stu **********
Got a dog now so can't afford to be denied entry
Stu **********
Just delaying the inevitable really. Been here 4 years using tourist visas so my luck would've run out soon I'd say and there is nowhere else I'd rather be
Michael ********
One day at a time but plan ahead with long term visa 555
Guillaume ********
Overplanner always think they save money and from my experience I end up paying less than over planner even if I do everything last minute lol lol lol
Paolo ***********
I ran it through google translate:

9. Notification of the Ministry of Interior regarding the granting of permission for certain foreigners to be in the Kingdom in special cases (No. ..) The

Cabinet has approved in principle the notification of the Ministry of Interior regarding the permission of certain foreigners to stay in the Kingdom. The Kingdom is a special case (No. ..) as proposed by the Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) and has to be submitted to the committee to examine the draft law The Cabinet examined Then proceeded. The

Royal Thai Police proposed that

After the announcement of the Ministry of Interior regarding the granting of certain class of foreigners to the Kingdom on 7 April 2020, it has come into effect. It is to alleviate the suffering of foreigners affected by the epidemic situation of the coronary artery disease 2019 or Covid 19 disease when traveling in or out of the Kingdom. Including being able to stay in the Kingdom to a certain extent Especially foreigners who are allowed to stay in the Kingdom temporarily according to the type of visa. (Including VISA on Arrival) and aliens who are allowed to stay in the Kingdom temporarily under the visa exemption rights (Asst. 30 / Asst. 14 / Asst. 30 / Asst. 90) which stipulates the period of permission to stay in the Kingdom will end Since March 26, 2020, has been extended to stay in the Kingdom for the first time From March 26, 2020 to April 30, 2020, no need to continue to apply for a temporary residence permit under Section 35 of the Immigration Act 2522, including notification of residence under Section 37 Of the Immigration Act B.E. However, due to the extension of the granting of such aliens to stay in the Kingdom, it will end on April 30, 2020, but the epidemic situation of the Coronary Infection Disease 2019 or Covid's Disease 19 in Thailand and in various countries All regions of the world However, if the extension of the period of temporary residence permit is not extended further Will cause many aliens to travel to meet the immigration authorities To process a temporary stay in the Kingdom and / or notify a residence Until it may result in congestion Squeezing closely among the aliens at the immigration office Causing a broader risk of the spread of coronary infections in 2019, or Kovid 19 Inconsistent with measures and guidelines for the prevention and control of the spread of coronary diseases in 2019 or Covid 19

Essence of the draft announcement

1. To extend the period of permission to stay in the Kingdom of foreigners who are temporarily allowed to stay in the Kingdom according to the type of visa. (Including VISA on Arrival), aliens who are allowed to stay in the Kingdom temporarily under the visa exemption privileges. (Phor. 30 / Phor. 14 / Phor. 30 / Phor. 90) under Section 35 of the Immigration Act 2522 (including under the Petroleum Act 1971 and as amended) Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 and amended And the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and as amended) or according to the relevant Ministry of Interior Notification under Article 2 (1) of the Notification of the Ministry of Interior, regarding special permission to allow certain classes of aliens to be dated On 7 April 2020, before 1st May 2020 until 31 July 2020

2. To extend the notification period for residence under Section 37 (5) of the Immigration Act 1979 or according to the relevant Ministry of Interior Notification under Article 2 (2) of the Notification of the Ministry of Interior regarding the granting of permission to certain foreigners Particulars in the Kingdom is a special case dated April 7, 2020 from May 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
Paolo ***********
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this is the notes from April 21 cabinet meeting. If they put the plan as stated in article 9 into the gazette it will be until July 31
Kraig *******
The UAE extended ALL visas (residency/exempt/visit) until end of Dec! And trust me the UAE is a lot harder and far more expensive to get visa so this doesn't sound too bad.
Kev **********
Definitely not official at the moment
David ********
It is on Reuters web site. Probably should wait till General announces it..😎
Herbert ****
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@Kev *****************
ok tomorrow but it's coming.
Bobby ********
Mixed feelings. I guess it means airports will still be restricted and foreigners won't get in.
James **************
Brahim ******
@Bo***
yep this is what all the begpackers dont get
Herbert ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Bobby *******
you can flight to some countries some in Europe I know, but at moment only from BKK, but at May the local Airlines want restart also.
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