What documents are required for a COVID visa extension in Thailand and do I need a photo?

Nov 19, 2021
3 years ago
Jo *********
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Hello,

Can anyone tell me what document i need to bring to immigration for the covid visa extension. Do I need a picture (which format)?

Thanks a lot
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a COVID visa extension at immigration in Thailand, you will generally need to bring: 1. Your passport and several copies, including: a. A copy of your data (photo) page, b. A copy of your most recent visa, c. A copy of your most recent entry stamp, d. A copy of your departure card. 2. The TM30 form may be required in some cases, though it may not be asked at all locations (notably in Bangkok). 3. Complete the TM.7 application form which varies by immigration office. 4. A letter from your embassy stating you cannot return, or documentation regarding their non-issuance of such letters. 5. Provide 2 passport-sized photos (specific size requirements may vary). 6. Pay the extension fee of 1,900 THB. Note that requirements may differ by immigration office, and there have been reports of changes in extension policies.
Luis ***********
I heard that after this month immigration will stop the COVID extensions. Is this true?
Helio *****
@Luis **********
where did you hear that?
Benjamin ******
@Luis **********
It should be extended until December 31, however Bangkok and a couple of immigration offices are getting very strict about issuing those extension of stays
Helio *****
@Benjamin *****
only one more month extension this time? and what do you mean by being strict about issuing those visas? Anyone got denied covid visa?
Benjamin ******
@Helio ****
I have NOT seen anyone be formally denied a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 yet (as in, they got the 7 day extension of stay denied stamp).

I have seen dozens of reports of people at Changwattana, Nonthaburi, and other locations with lots of tourists being verbally rejected. In most cases, the immigration officer will issue the extension of stay IF they show a valid flight out of Thailand within 60 days.
Benjamin ******
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. [May not be asked at Bangkok Immigration] A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and want to use their special forms). The application form is called a TM. 7

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. SEE 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

There are lots of reports recently of verbal rejections at Changwattana if you already have ONE 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19
Jo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
that would be my first covid extnsion.

And the following I will not have, does it matter?

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.
Benjamin ******
@Wei ***
It might depending on the immigration office. Bangkok Immigration doesn't care, but I believe others would (i.e. Nakhom Pathom does care for example)
Jo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
Hi I've checked the TM30. It seems to be a NOTIFICATION filled by the landlord. So I don't know how I could fill it myself. Could you please explain to me?
Mma *******
It's a passport sized photo, but everything can be obtained at their office for a small fee. A few pages of your passport will need to be photocopied but it's easy to just do it there. They supply all forms to fill out as well.
Jo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Mma ******
thank u
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