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What are the document requirements and reasons for a COVID extension in Koh Phangan?

Elizabete *********
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Hello!

Has anyone done the covid extension lately (preferably in Koh Phangan)? I'm slightly confused about what documents are needed and what to list as a "reason".

Also does it depend on the country I'm from?

Has anyone had this rejected?

Thanks!
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The COVID extension process in Koh Phangan requires various documents, including your signed passport data page, a passport photo, proof of TM30 filing, and copies of your departure card (TM6) and entry stamp, among others. The requirements may vary by location, and rejection can occur, so it's crucial to check specifics for your office.
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You’ll need this stuff. Not all offices have the same requirements so it may be slightly different depending on which of the 70+ offices you use.

A copy of your passport data page (signed),

A passport photo,

Proof of filing a TM30,

A copy of your departure card (TM6) (signed)

A copy of your latest entry stamp (signed)

A copy of any previous Covid extension stamps (signed) (Phuket requires this other offices may not)

In Phuket they require the copies to be in portrait not landscape. This means the top of your passport aligns along the shorter side of the A4. Except for the Data Page where most passports are “sideways”

(Other offices may not be as pedantic)

A filled out TM7 (application form for extensions) - the form doesn’t have a space for your email or phone number but just write it on the back (page 2).

A filled out STM2 (acknowledgement of terms of temporary stay)

A filled out “I don’t want to leave because of Covid form” - I have no idea if it has an official name or number.

And 1,900 baht.

The forms are available at your local office. Most have places on site or nearby that can do the copies and photos.

Many offices will give you a “under consideration” stamp requiring you to return somewhere from 5-14 days later where they will stamp for the remaining 60 days. If they do you MUST use the same office to “close out” that stamp. For example you cannot get a “under consideration” stamp from Bangkok and close that out in Chiang Mai 15 days later.

If it’s your first time applying for the extension they’ll date it from the day you apply, so you’d lose any remaining days you have on your current stamp. Subsequent applications would be added on to the existing stamp.
Elizabete *********
Elizabete *********
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@Stuart ********
Thank you so much🙂 What about this "letter issued by your embassy" that I keep seeing on some lists? Also, does it matter where I'm from and what the actual covid entry requirements are in my country?
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Elizabete ********
if you arrived using Visa on Arrival, the only way to get a Covid extension is with an embassy letter. It's probably not applicable to you.

Though the immigration officer can ask for whatever they want so if they say "I don't believe you cannot return home, come back with a letter from your embassy stating you cannot return home" then you would need one.
Elizabete *********
Elizabete *********
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@Brandon ***********
got it thanks!
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Elizabete ********
yes, you must use your regular 30 day extension first.
Elizabete *********
Elizabete *********
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@Brandon ***********
Thank you for the information! I came here on the visa exemption. I just saw somewhere that I first need to have a regular extension before I can get the covid extension, is that true?

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