I’ve seen some posts regarding a COVID-19 visa where some people changed from ED (or another visa) to a Covid-19 visa? What is that exactly?
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The term "COVID-19 Visa" is a misnomer; instead, there is a 60-day extension of stay available for individuals unable to travel due to COVID-19. To apply for this extension, one must follow a specific procedure that includes submitting passport documents, a TM30 form, and a declaration from their embassy. The exact requirements may vary by immigration office, and those on certain visas may need to take additional steps first.
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There is no such thing as a "COVID-19 Visa". There is a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. To get this extension of stay, you would do the following:
1. You'd go off of whatever extension of stay you're currently on.
2. You'd apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.
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. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.
3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and ant to use their special forms)
4. A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR a print out from your embassy saying they don’t issue the letters, OR a print out of a letter from the embassy saying they don't issue those letters.
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
IF you are still on your current 90 day single entry Non-O, Non-B, or ED visa, there is no extension of stay to cancel (LOOK at your passport to see if you have a full page sticker that says "visa" or a stamp that says "extension of stay").
IF you are on a tourist visa or a visa exempt, MOST immigration offices require a person to get a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism first. The documents are the same I listed above, except you won't need the letter.
The specific process on how to get off your current extension depends on your existing extension.