What are the options for obtaining a temporary visa in Thailand due to COVID, particularly for someone with a SMART Visa expiring soon?

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Mar 5, 2021

4 years ago

Ben **********

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I was wondering if anyone knows about some kind of temp visa here, Covid related perhaps?

I was on a Smart Visa but left it too late to extend, like an idiot, so I have to cancel it. it expires on the 16th. Anyone know if any options to avoid leaving the country?

Thanks.

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A user is inquiring about temporary visa options in Thailand due to their SMART Visa expiring shortly. They express concern over potential options to avoid leaving the country. Comments provide insights into the possibility of applying for a 60-day COVID extension based on an existing 6-month entry stamp from the SMART Visa and recommend consulting the immigration office for specific guidance.

Ben **********

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I think you are mistaken to be honest; not many have even heard of this visa. The extensions can be got, but a lot more time is needed - I personally wasn't aware of this. Wrongly assumed it was a case of grabbing the required docs and showing up a couple of weeks before. Such is life. Thanks very much for the info.

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Ben *********

I got no idea how that 6 month smart visa actually works sorry. I see a trip to your immigration office in the near future to ask them.

BUT seeing as you're actually on a 6 month entry stamp from a SMART visa that you got out of thailand at a thai consulate I don't think you need to cancel anything. I think you just apply for a 60 day covid extension straight off that 6 month entry stamp you have in your passport.

Again though I don't know SMART visa stuff (few people do, they're NOT prevalent at all here). Go ask the immigration office next week before your current stamp expires.

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