What happens to my 60-day COVID extension if I apply before the end of September and my visa expires mid-October?

Coronavirus Visa Extensions Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Expiration Thai Immigration Rules COVID-19 Related Extensions

September 16, 2021

3 years ago

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With respect to the current 60 day covid extension which is set to be discontinued at the end of September (if reports are accurate). 

Say if you have a non-immigrant O 90 day entry (visiting family) expiring mid October. If we went into extend for 60 days before the discontinuation (ie before the 27th of September) - will the 60 days be from the end of September or will it be from mid October?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The 60-day COVID extension must be applied for before it is discontinued at the end of September. If you apply for the extension before the 27th of September, it generally begins on the date of application and lasts for 60 days, regardless of your original visa's expiration date.

Benjamin ******

Sadly, that's going to be an "ask your immigration office" question. The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 *GENERALLY* beings on the date you apply for it, and lasts for 60 days.

3 years ago

Chris ********

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@Benjamin *****

thanks, figured as much but was hoping just in case. I assume 30 day extensions can still be done indefinitely?

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Chris *******

do not count on it, almost a given it's gone after Monday September 27th.

3 years ago

Chris ********

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@Wannikea ********

not counting on it, but hoping nonetheless. 😉

3 years ago

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Chris ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good strategy. Fingers and toes crossed they keep the covid extension a little while longer then.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Chris *******

On people with a single entry Non-O visa, a person can get ONE 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family (or unlimited one year extension of stays based on marriage to a Thai national/ raising half-Thai children).

I do not think a person can get a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism on this visa.

3 years ago

Chris ********

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@Benjamin *****

oh that’s good to know that 60 days is available on that basis then and will save a bit of hassle! I know the years extension requires money on the bank but I presume the 60 day one doesn’t?

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Chris *******

That's correct. The 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family has no financial requirements. I recommend getting the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 first, and then the visiting Thai family after.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

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