What are the reasons for applying for a Covid Visa Extension in Thailand, and how strict are immigration offices with these reasons?

The *NEW* 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is less then a week old, and there is not many reports on what is required to apply for this extension.

1. The only people who can apply for this extension of stay are those who entered on Visa Exempts ("ผ") or Tourist Visas ("TR")

2. I received a report yesterday from Hua Hin about the requirements for this extension of stay. They require:

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 cannot 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 Processing fee.

That information was from Hua Hin.

Contact Surat Thani Immigration Office for more information of what they require. Their website is

This is an optional Extension of Stay, and it does not need to be granted.

I can't see a reason to keep this post open. Please try getting this extension of stay, and make a new post letting us know how it went.