What are the options for extending my stay in Thailand for another 60 days on a tourist visa?

Jan 9, 2022
3 years ago
Dwayne *******
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I am in Phuket on tourist Visa and I am on my 30 day extension. My exit date is Fed 02. What it the best way to stay another 60 days?
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To extend your stay in Thailand for another 60 days while on a tourist visa, you can apply for a 60-day extension based on being unable to travel due to COVID-19. You'll need to visit your local immigration office with specific documents such as your passport, a TM30 form, a letter from your embassy or an alternative printout specifying the situation, passport photos, and a fee of 1,900 THB. Keep in mind that requirements can vary between different immigration offices, so it's advisable to check with the office in Phuket.
Bernhard ****
Phuket town immigration
Jeff *********
No mention of a "letter from your embassy" in Korat, I'm on my second covid extension.
James ********
Be aware if this new order to Thai Immigration offices.
Wariya ***********
Please go to immigration now they will extension 60 days for you from 2 feb + 60 days and pay 1,900 bath

25th jan have alot of people for sure maybe you have to wait all the day so go now if you can
Dwayne *******
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@Wariya **********
They only do Extension 14 days in advance where I am. I will go when I have 14 days left on my stay. Thank you
Benjamin ******
You can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. Different immigration offices have different requirements, but all require the following:

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and want to use their special forms)

4. A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR a print out from your embassy website saying they don’t issue the letters, OR a print out of a letter from the embassy saying they don't issue those letters. NOTE THE "OR's"!

5. 2x passport pictures

6. 1,900 THB.

Different immigration offices have different policies. *SOME* may require:

- The ID card of the property owner where you are staying

- Copies of *ALL* stamped pages in your passport

- Proof of a flight ticket out of Thailand
Dwayne *******
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@Benjamin *****
Can I ask your source please. This site says you don't need a letter from your country.
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James ********
@Dwayne ******
FYI...that website is NOT an official Thai Government website.
Dwayne *******
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Well I certainly am not going to apply there lol. I will go in on the 25th and see what they say in Phuket. Thanks for the check list
Sophie *********
@Dwayne ******
I think 4 would be a pretty easy criterian to meet - I'm in the same boat.
Benjamin ******
@Dwayne ******
Nakom Pathom immigration office. They require one of the three documents before they are willing to issue the extension of stay.
Greg ********
Unable to fly due to covid gets you 60 days.
Dwayne *******
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@Greg *******
I am able to fly. All iI need is a pcr test.
Greg ********
@Dwayne ******
Yes, but you tell immigration you cannot. The vast majority who get this extension can fly.
Dwayne *******
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@Greg *******
I don't have to prove it?
Greg ********
@Dwayne ******
I do not think so but different immigration offices have different requirements. Have a search for posts about it. Many get this. Currently the last day to apply is 25th January but it MAY be extended.
Dwayne *******
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@Greg *******
Thank you
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