Hello!
I am a German citizen. Arrived on 19th of March with a 60 days tourist visa. Currently in self-quarantine in a Cha-Am apartment.
When can and should the visa be extend for an additional 30 days?
And how to get to the immigration bureau? The next one is more than 20km away. I don’t have a scooter nor a car. Public transport is pretty much limited here.
I have a Thai girlfriend and kind of would like to ride it all out here. She cannot go to EU right now. And if I fly home I have to live with my parents - which are part of a high risk group due to age and existing conditions. And me flying halfway around the globe increases the risk of them being exposed to the virus. Plus I don’t want to abandon my girlfriend.
Not sure what to do. Should all tourists leave Thailand? Should we stay?
Are you in a similar situation? What are your thoughts - or advice - on this?
Looking forward to connecting with you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A German citizen currently in Thailand, has a 60-day tourist visa and is in self-quarantine in Cha-Am. They seek advice on when and how to extend their visa for an additional 30 days, transportation options to the immigration bureau, and general guidance on staying in Thailand during the pandemic, especially with personal circumstances regarding family and a Thai girlfriend. The community responds with suggestions about the visa extension process, mentions the possibility of a 30-day extension, and shares information on the current immigration situation.
