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What does the 'under consideration' stamp mean for my tourist visa extension in Thailand?
Just been immigration for covid extention. Here on tourist visa. My visa is still valid until 6.3.
I got this stamp in my passport for 1900 baht. Has anyone had this?? Thank you
I got this stamp in my passport for 1900 baht. Has anyone had this?? Thank you
Answer summary
The 'under consideration' stamp received during a tourist visa extension in Thailand is a standard procedure indicating that the immigration office is reviewing your application. You will need to return on the date specified on the stamp to receive the remainder of your extension. Some users noted that it's typical for them to start the new count from the issue date rather than adding the 60 days to the existing visa. Additionally, it's advised to ensure all supporting documents, like passport photos and filled-out forms, are ready when applying for a visa extension.
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Lilies **********
Hey . Can u share with me how u get this ? I need extension as well
Monika *******
OP@Sia ****
I just went to immigration and filled in lots of forms. Need 1 passport photo. Visa application from uk
Ben *******
Had these stamps. It normal and great they still have this available.
Adam ******
It’s mean that you must go home now
Mark *********
That’s a stamp under consideration you have to go back on the 8th March
Rich *****
Should of paid the extra and therefore not had to go back!
John ***********************
Not every government office in Thailand takes bribes
Stuart *********
@Rich ****
not all offices have that option. Some do.Rich *****
@Stuart ********
, got to pick your offices and got to pick your shirts! Not too tight and not to loose!Monika *******
OP@Rich ****
I wish people don't write in riddle , probably I am naive so I appreciate if people write plain englishMonika *******
OP@Rich ****
what you mean by paying extra?Rich *****
@Monika ******
, surely you’re not that naive?Stuart *********
You may well find they date it from today rather than adding on the 60 days to your existing stamp though.
Nigel *********
@Stuart ********
yep... looks like shes going to lose 2 weeks as went a bit early...Stuart *********
That’s quite normal. It called an “under consideration” stamp. You go back on the day stated and they give you the remainder of the 60 days.
Phil **********
@Stuart ********
for what reason would you get an under consideration stamp?Stuart *********
@Phil *********
it seems that certain offices don’t have the “authority” to issue a covid extension. I believe the signing off officer needs to hold a certain rank. Therefore everything is sent off to their head office for the region so the big boss can approve. I believe that’s the theory. Whether true or not I have no idea.Monika *******
OP@Stuart ********
thanks for that. Do you think it is a sure thing? My flight back is on 4.3. Don't know if I should change it already now. How early can I go back to immigration to ask for that extension?Stuart *********
@Monika ******
never heard of a single case where they didn’t get the remainder of the days once they have the under consideration stamp. You can’t go back early. You go back on the day they stamped. In your case March 8th.Monika *******
OP@Stuart ********
just been back to immigration today and got 60 days extention as of today and not when I handed forms is. I suppose it depends which immigration. I am so pleasedMonika *******
OP@Nigel *********************
thank you very muchNigel *********
@Monika ******
nope .... youre not overstaying. Effectively your 60 day extension starts today 21st, so you're good till around 20th April.Monika *******
OP@Stuart ********
but my official visa runs out on the 6? I'm I not overstaying?Stuart *********
Just take the receipt they gave you and your passport. You don’t pay any more.
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