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What are the latest updates on visa extensions and border openings for expats in Thailand after July 31?
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Jul 2, 2020
6 years ago
Lou ****
ORIGINAL POSTERImmigration Police of Satun just check my passeport. Didn't speak with me but with my thaï friends. But what they translate to me is after 31 of July if your passeport can still run and that you have no flight to home they will extend visa in immigration office for 1 month..
For thoose who border open think we have to go home....
For thoose who border open think we have to go home....
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates from the Immigration Police in Satun indicate that if your passport remains valid after July 31, and you have no flight back to your home country, you may be eligible for a one-month visa extension at the immigration office. However, there is uncertainty regarding border openings and further immigration announcements, as many expats are in challenging situations due to travel restrictions. The community is keenly discussing their options, expressing concerns about lacking a home country or needing to find alternative countries to travel to.
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Shorn ********
None. No one go out . Come I in 2om q
James *******
I also wrote that they will open borders. But no date. Any idea?
Paul ********
Jog on Dreamer
Zabel ******************
To be honest you can't really use what a officer said to you untill it's coming from the government officially then his word's are worthless
Lou ****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Zabel *****************
that what they did. Im in kho lipe they check all falongs.Todd *********
@Lou ***
hotels open on Koh Lipe now? Some travellers still around? Thinking about coming south in SeptLou ****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
yes openning step by step but aime resort restaurant shop and bar and diving open :)Todd *********
@Lou ***
Great to hear - thx! Truly my favourite islandReply to
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Zabel ******************
@Lou ***
Yes I understand it's what they told you but how should they know when the rest of Thailand don't know let's see what the government comes out with they are always late with this kind of thingsReply to
Zabel ******************
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James **************
Dont pay attention to anything that is said until the government announces it.
Immigration officers know nothing about what is going to happen after the 31st as the government hasnt even decided yet.
Immigration officers know nothing about what is going to happen after the 31st as the government hasnt even decided yet.
Wendy *******
@James *************
but why there’s no pre announcement, stating approximate when the final announcement will made.. it’s not a easy thing to exit Thailand in 1-2 dates.. unless there is a visa runJames **************
@Wendy ******
they announced the amnesty literally days before the end of april, telling people if there visa expired after the 26th of march the were on amnesty, after people had been queing at immigration all day for weeks to get extensions they didnt need.Things in Thailand are done slowly or at the last minute.
Plus this is a very big decision on what to do next.
I suspect they will either announce something on the 15th july or around the 20th.
Wendy *******
@James *************
😞 after living here for years, I feel Thailand as my home, but I feel left out ... I guess I need to find backup plan Reply to
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Ben **********
Jennifer ********
What if you have no home in your home country .. ie full time traveller ?
Jennifer ********
I don’t need I have a great apartment and life is good just need a visa haha but it looks like they are thinking about it
Cerminara **************
Live at airport
Klint ******
Troy Martin My guess is that a lot of people in Thailand are in that situation. I am one of them, but don’t really have much interest in returning to China even if the borders were open to non-Chinese residents.
Jennifer ********
@Clint *****
yeah just want my stuff and I also won’t be back was travelling for 6 months and loved it so want to travel again ... Reply to
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Klint ******
Troy Martin China closed it border to non-Chinese nationals on 28 March.
Jennifer ********
Who said I have personal problems ? I’m perfectly happy just my home is in China and I can’t go back there ....
Steven ****************
then time to travel
Jennifer ********
@Steven ***************
guess so ... I’m happy to spend my cash in another country that needs it .. Thailand would be stupid to let everyone Reply to
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Ken ***********
@Jennifer *******
unless you can qualify for a long time visa in Thailand...you will need to either go home to your home country or find another country who will accept you with current COVID restrictions.Todd *********
@Ken ******
😂😂😂 Lol. That’s funny man. Wait for the next extension... 3 more months. But you should go home Reply to
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Greg ********
@Jennifer *******
Not Thailands problem is it?Garrett ***********
@Jenn****
That's not the governments problem.. Reply to
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Corinne *********
I also wrote that they will open borders. But no date. Any idea?
Lou ****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Corinne ********
I hear 31 july for some contry but news change everyday...Michael ********
@Corinne ********
malaysia is closed till August 31st at leastReply to
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Corinne *********
Do you think we can get the in& out stamps at Satun now?
James *******
Anybody know when NON B visa run .
Lou ****
ORIGINAL POSTERI think in and out not possible at least you have really good money
Corinne *********
@Lou ***
ThanksLou ****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Corinne ********
my point of view :) don't take it as a real annoucement :) but we all in same situation and what come back from me what this...Corinne *********
@Lou ***
No worries. I know the country. And I love it. You are Thai?Reply to
Corinne *********
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Michael ********
@Corinne ********
malaysia border is closed until August 31st at least for foriegnersWill ************
@Corinne ********
No but if you did then it's 2 weeks quarantine paid for by your good self when you reenter Will ************
@Karel ****
better come on a diplomatic mission because I doubt many qualify as person with exemption or as a carrier of necessary goods. Reply to
Will ************
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Corinne *********
@Will ***********
ohhh i don t want a quarantine😱Reply to
Corinne *********
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Oscar *******
Sounds like good news!!! 🔥🔥🔥
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Oscar *******
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