Answered5 years ago
What are the requirements and costs for obtaining a Covid extension at Surat Thani Immigration?
Just did my Covid extension at Surat Thani Immigration, last year I paid 3000 but they must have thought I was cute this year because they only charged me 1900.
TM.30
Copy of passport ID page
Copy of entry stamp
Copy of extension stamp + TM.30
Passport photo
Was handy to have a copy of my visa for myself
Took 20-25 minutes
TM.30
Copy of passport ID page
Copy of entry stamp
Copy of extension stamp + TM.30
Passport photo
Was handy to have a copy of my visa for myself
Took 20-25 minutes
Answer summary
The user successfully obtained a Covid extension at Surat Thani Immigration, paying 1900 baht this year as opposed to 3000 baht last year. Required documents included a TM.30 form, copies of the passport ID page, entry and extension stamps, one passport photo, and a personal copy of the visa. The process took 20-25 minutes. There was some discussion regarding the validity period of the extensions, fees charged by immigration officers, and differing experiences among individuals seeking extensions.
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Jean *******
It's always been 1900
Jared **********
OP@Jean ******
yea and what are you going to do when you go the last day of your visa and they tell you 3000 for a Covid extension that’s up to them if they give you one or not. We know what the cost should be but that’s not always what you get charged in Thailand.
Jean *******
@Jared *********
@Jared *********
@Jared *********
@Jared *********
Jared Jernegan no its not. Its 1900 and 500 every day over. If you look at the receipt it will always day 1900. Even if you pay under the table.Jared **********
OP@Jean ******
and when you go and they tell you 3000, and you say no I’m only going to pay 1900 and you get denied you can tag as many people on Facebook as you want 🙃
Ian ***********
Been getting ‘Covid’ extensions since may 2020 here.. Does anyone know for sure that this has changed? I’ll be due another extension 25th March - I’m told only option to remain may be a 90 day Medical Visa..??
Sasawan **********
I'm wondering about this too.
Nicole ******
Hello sir!!! It's your first time to get COVID visa?? ...we need help what we will do my friend should get COVID visa today in petchaburi for the 3rd time but imgration refuse to giver her anymore COVID visa...please anyone experience this one any suggestion please🙏🙏🙏
Steve *******
You got ripped off the first time. All extentions of stay are 1900bt.
Jared **********
OP@Steve ******
I went in for a regular 30 extension and got 60 days and didn’t have to go back 15 days later for a stamp. Not exactly what I would call being ripped off, just an opportunistic IO
Steve *******
@Jared *********
Not every IO puts you under consideration. You still got ripped off but if your happy it doesnt really matter.Steve *******
@Jared *********
Fair enough, I guess it depends how busy you are and how far from the IO you are.Jared **********
OP@Steve ******
plenty of them do put people under consideration, and I would bet if they offered an extra 1100 for a same day stamp instead of going back in 2 weeks quite a few people would be more then happy to pay. Just because they CAN doesn’t mean much at the end of the day 🤷♂️Maxime *********
Can you tell me if they added 60 days on top of the end of your current extension or is it 60 days from today?
Also, when was your current extension expiring?
Thanks 😊
Also, when was your current extension expiring?
Thanks 😊
Jared **********
OP@Maxime ********
my extension expires the 11th, I went on the 9th. They told me to come back on the 26. So it doesn’t look like it’s starting from the day I applied but they are giving me the last couple days
Maxime *********
@Jared *********
wait so your extension was finishing in 2 days and you went today? Or I got it wrong?Also why come back on 26th? You didn’t officially get the 60 days from extension?
Thanks for answering BTW 🙏
Jared **********
OP@Maxime ********
yea that should be how it worksMaxime *********
@Jared *********
so on 26th if all goes well you’d get 45 days extension?I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m about to go do the same exact thing in a month.
Jared **********
OP@Maxime ********
I went today because it doesn’t matter if I lose a couple days, I got a “under consideration” stamp and told to come back on the 26th for my extension stamp
Tony *********
It should of always been 1900baht
Klaus *********
@Tony ********
At several immigration offices do they offer the stamp for 60 days without under consideration for 3000THB Saves you time and another visit to the office and is therefore often worth the extra 1100THB.Jared **********
OP@Tony ********
should and are are often 2 separate things in Thailand, other places people talking about 3000 and 6000 chargesTony *********
Jared **********
OP@Tony ********
that’s why I’m posting about getting charged the proper amount and where, as klaus said last year I paid 3000 and got it the same day, but I went for a 30 day regular extension and they offered me the Covid extension and I knew nothing about it or how much it was supposed to be so I paid the 3000.
Brandon ************
Did they give you under consideration stamp or give you the 60 days all now?
Jared **********
OP@Brandon ***********
I got the consideration, probably why last year I paid 3000 was for “expedited same day service”Brandon ************
@Jared *********
Yes I would agree, that's likely the reason. That's why I askedSasawan **********
How many times have you had Covid extension may I ask?
Jared **********
OP@Sasawan *********
first one this yearNicole ******
@Jared *********
sir all in all how many covid visa u have already???Jared **********
OP@Nicole *****
this is my first one this tripActivity
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