What does the 'under consideration' stamp mean for my Thai visa extension related to COVID-19?

Thai visa extension COVID-19 visa rules immigration Thailand under consideration stamp visa status 60-day extension expat in Thailand

Mar 27, 2021

4 years ago

Jana **********

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Means under consideration basically that they give you the covid visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The 'under consideration' stamp on a visa application generally indicates that the application is still being processed, which can include the approval of a COVID-19 extension. Many users in the comments express that they have not seen rejections for a 60-day extension due to COVID-related travel issues. However, it's important to follow the instructions provided on your stamp and return to the immigration office on the specified date to finalize the visa extension.

Tod *********

okay

@Ka***

dial the paranoia back a bit and take a deep breath. You already applied for the extension, you paid your money, you got the under consideration stamp (which is something THOUSANDS of people have done) so just go back to that immigration office that issued the u/c stamp on the date it says to return ON the stamp and you'll get the rest of the extension inked in.

Good luck, take care, stay safe, STOP being paranoid :)

4 years ago

Jana **********

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I heard now is sometimes difficult to get it

4 years ago

Bobby ********

Kathi Jana Ehrmann. Not once you've got the "under consideration" stamp.

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Benjamin ******

However... when you received the under consideration stamp, were you told anything by the immigration officer?

4 years ago

Jana **********

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Thank you

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Kathi **************

You can stay until your stamp, which will be until the end of May. Keep watching these types of Facebook groups for the latest information.

4 years ago

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Jana **********

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Is not my plan to stay long time on this but it’s really due to covid 19 as the virus now is escalating, but my tourist visa would end also at 10 -13 April or something like this

4 years ago

Jana **********

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Before I had a tourist visa (2+1 extension)

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Kathi **************

You got the extension of stay. HOWEVER... the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is not a long-term strategy to stay in Thailand.

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Jana **********

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Just to come back at the 8 April.

I also told him that my address will change until that and he looked and said I can do then.. because i go to Krabi and come back to Phuket then.. you think is okay?

4 years ago

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Jana **********

James ********

We believe so...but must return on date instructed and same immigration office.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

I never heard of anyone being rejected for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

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