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What are the latest visa extension rules for expats in Thailand?

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Jul 25, 2020
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Gewarin ************
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Noooooo 😫 I’m literally confused. Can anyone explain to me in a layman terms.
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This conversation discusses the complexities and recent changes in Thailand's visa extension rules, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Comments suggest visiting immigration for clear information, the importance of understanding specific visa categories (like Non-Immigrant B or O), and the process for extending stays related to upcoming deadlines and requirements, such as needing a letter from one's embassy. The discussion highlights the confusion among expats regarding new laws and extension procedures, especially for those needing their visas or planning to leave by specific dates.
Steve *******
Go home. Get a visa for Cambodia and move there next year.

No moronic visa issues, unclear instructions, corrupt immigration officers or complicated rules that no one understands. Just simple, straightforward visas and plenty of business opportunities.

#Cambodia
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Gewarin ************
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If I were to leave on the sept 26th straight, do I need to go and report 90 days or don’t need?
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Todd *********
@Gewarin ***********
 you don’t need to do a thing if you plan to leave by 26 sept
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Philip **********
Can anyone explain to me why the briefing on Friday. He stated that the amnesty program is extended until August 31 but waiting for approval. No mention of Sept 26.
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Gewarin ************
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@Philip *********
 Hey where did u read that from?
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Philip **********
@Gewarin ***********
 . I didn’t read it. I think I misunderstood what he was talking about. He was talking about the emergency extension to August 31. I thought he was talking about the amnesty but it might have been something else. It was the briefing from Friday in the English version. It was on Thai visa forum.
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@Philip *********
 Oh that one was the emergency decree extended one more month. It has nothing to do with the current amnesty extension.
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Philip **********
@Gewarin ***********
 . Ya sorry. I realize that now. Thanks
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Gewarin ************
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@Philip *********
 No worries! At least u know what’s happening. 😆
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Jeremy ********
You have until 26 SEPT 20 TGFOH it’s very clear...if you need more time you will have to get a letter from your embassy, a medical visa or other...
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James *******
You do not need to do anything unless you want an extension after 26th September 2020.

If you want to apply for an extension from 26th Sept for 30 days (26th Sept - 26th Oct), you will need a letter from your embassy.

You can apply for this anytime from 1st Aug - 26th Sept.
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@James ******
 thanks so much 🙏🏻
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Gewarin ************
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@James ******
 Apply for what thing?
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James *******
@Gewarin ***********
 Apply for the one month extension if you want to stay another 30 days after the amnesty finishes on 26th Sept. You can apply for that extension from the 1st August if you can get a letter from embassy / consulate.
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Gewarin ************
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@James ******
 oki! Thanks so much mate. Appreciate it.
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@James ******
 oki thanks! I got confused by the phuket news hence the confusion.
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Padma's ******
Tourists have until 26th September and then added extensions would be case by case right?
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Don ******
Tod Daniels laid it out pretty clearly such that a kindergartner could understand it. You may want to read his original post (the one with the same shield you used on yours). Perhaps you’ve been told different things by many others, but if you spend a few hours of research on this group I’m sure you’ll hopefully be able to separate the wheat from the BS fairly quickly.
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Zabel ******************
@Don *****
 .it was the Phuket news who posted a new update there course the confusion
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Don ******
@Zabel *****************
 I missed that and kind of jumped right into idiot mode. My apologies, it’s Saturday and I’ve had a few beers already - so sue me🤣🤣🤣
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@Don *****
No worries still smiling 😁
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Joe ***********
Those that likely will hit the hardest are people who hold a Non Imm. B or O Visa Multi-Entry who need a Border Run to gain another 90 day Stay. The Thai Border will likely remain closed. But even if opened a Border Run could be a costly venture fraught with obstacles... $100,00 USD Covid-19 Insurance Coverage, 14 day Quarantine on both sides, Covid-19 Tests.. .

It seems that unless some other relief - these O & B Visa holders will need to qualify for a standard one year Extension of Stay by meeting all requirements financial and otherwise. Plus such an Extension of Stay could have a price tag of 15,000 Baht (not 1900)... I paid 15K Baht last Monday for my one year B Visa Extension of Stay.
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Erika **********
@Joe **********
 the extension is 1900 thb. Does not matter if 7 days, 30 days or one year. What you paid is a "service" fee
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Joe ***********
@Erika *********
 - I've been here 6 years - I know what 'tea money' is 😁
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Joe ***********
If you do not have a, realistic way of qualifying for some kind of Extension of Stay (usually) based on a Visa you have recently had... then make serious plans to leave - unfortunately.
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Jim ************
Go to Immi. NO PROS HEREIN.
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Corinne *********
Each visa is different. Better to check at immigration.
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Gewarin ************
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@Corinne ********
 Mines a tourist visa. 🤔
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Corinne *********
The easiest way to understand the new laws is to go to immigration. Even my Thai accounted was not right.
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Jim ************
@Corinne ********
 good idea!
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Gewarin ************
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@Corinne ********
 I tried calling 1178 hotline, ops I forgot it’s a sat. 😑
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Corinne *********
@Gewarin ***********
 I just went there. and asked all my questions, showed my visa,... it took me 5 min there to get all my answers.
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Gewarin ************
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@Corinne ********
 What did they said about the current news? Please give me an update. 😫
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Corinne *********
@Gewarin ***********
 I only know about my B visa ... I cannot give advices for all visas.
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Gewarin ************
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@Corinne ********
 No worries mate! Thanks! Appreciate it. 😘
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Reiner *********
what you not understand
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Paddy *****
The document in English isn't exactly clear. like... it says "within" sept 26, rather then "prior to".
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Ben *******
My understanding is if you want to stay longer you need to go visit soon, and depends on paperwork and reasons, but otherwise be prepared to leave by September 26th.

I was on non B which expired, and when CV started we decided to do two border runs and CV got worse. Now they say I am a tourist and must leave, even when I did the right thing for safety.
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Reiner *********
@Ben ******
 even with a long year visa you are save
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@Reiner ********
 my non B expired and went to tourist visa. The intent was to get a new non B but we didn't want to travel due to CV. I have a business in Thailand, and letter from my embassy, but Immigration said no no no must go home, to yes yes yes, to wait and see. That was before this latest announcement. It was about the tourist visa, not doing the right thing and owning a business.

The other day, they were not sure.

I actually want to stay until next year, and I see it as pointless sending people back, costing thousands ($10k) when I could spend that in Thailand. Also not waste time in quarantine, and the risk.
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@Ben ******
 where is CV ?
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Ben *******
@Oliver *******
 CV is covid or coronavirus.
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Gewarin ************
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@Reiner ********
 I want to know whether amnesty that is extended to sept 26th, does it require any documents or don’t need?
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@Gewarin ***********
 do not need
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Gewarin ************
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 Oki thanks!
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Dave ***********
@Gewarin ***********
 You dont need anything unless you plan to go for a further extension beyond sept 26th.
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Oliver ********
@Dave **********
 you sure becuase In another grup they saying that i need fix that letter to stay longer from the 31 th ?
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Dave ***********
@Oliver *******
 Yes, I'm sure. Paperwork and embassy letters only apply if you are attempting to get an extension beyond Sept 26.
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Gewarin ************
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@Oliver *******
 Precisely I was confused af after they wrote this article out. 😫 Monday I’m going to call the hotline for it.
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@Gewarin ***********
 is fucking Crazy because is gonna be impossible
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Bobby ********
@Oliver *******
. How is it impossible? It's very clear. It's the "exit strategy" from amnesty. It's clear they want tourists out, but are giving sufficient time to organise this. Long stay visas (non-imm) basically take their case for extension to immigration.
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Oliver ********
@Bobby *******
 i dont Think you understood what i wrote ... Is about this Month long weekend you get it
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Reiner *********
@Oliver *******
 it's a what.. You mean a long weekend because Monday and Tuesday Kings birthday
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Bobby ********
@Oliver *******
. If you're leaving before the 26th, you do nothing.
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Oliver ********
@Bobby *******
 im talking about this Month you dont understand .. I know now but i was told to get s letter before the 31 th this Month for be able to stay and thats gonna be tricky
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@Oliver *******
. You keep saying I don't understand! You DON'T need a letter before the 31st July. The amnesty is extended via a grace period until 26th September.
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Gewarin ************
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@Oliver *******
 Idk if it’s true. Fuck monday is a ph for them. Most probably we need to check on the 27th.
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Gewarin ************
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@Dave **********
 Oh okay, got it. Thanks! Phew finally.
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