What is the current policy for Covid-19 visa extensions in Chiang Mai Immigration?

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May 23, 2022

2 years ago

Mark ***************

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This is a report on a Covid-19 extension at Chiang Mai Immigration.

USA passport

entered the country 22 December 2021 on CR30 visa exemption

current visa extension through 19 June 2022

Today I went to extend under the May 24 expiry knowing it had been extended.

Chiang Mai Immigration would extend but advised me they could only extend for 60 days from TODAY's DATE.

My prior extensions had been in Chiang Rai and they consistently added 60 days from the end of my existing visa.

I opted not to extend and get some advice here. Is this consistent with the CM Immigration office position or was the officer incorrect?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses a recent experience at Chiang Mai Immigration regarding a Covid-19 visa extension, highlighting a discrepancy in policies where extensions were only granted for 60 days from the application date rather than being added to the previous visa's expiration. Other commenters shared similar experiences and variations in extension policies across different immigration offices, indicating a lack of consistency in these decisions.

Eugene ********

My gf got 60 days added to the date of application when she filed in CM at the end of May .

2 years ago

Eugene ********

Sorry: brainfart. End of March (2022) and the extension started on the day of the application.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Eugene ****************

, Does "the end of May" mean this week? Or last year?

And, does that "added to the date of application" mean the extension started on the day of the application or added to the existing stamp (future date from the date of application)?

2 years ago

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Ellie *******

Drago *************

What document do you need to show for getting the covid extension? do they ask any proof that you cannot re enter the country for your experience?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Drago ************

generally, something like this

2 years ago

Mark ***************

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@Drago ************

I took Passport pages, TM-6, TM-30 and a photo. They do ask why you're requesting the extension. There are still places that are closed. You may want to consider them for your next destination and reflect that decision on your application.

2 years ago

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Mark ***************

Wannikea *********

Different office, different policy. Nothing surprising here as this policy has been reported by many at various locations.

2 years ago

Shelby *****************

I was there today and they said the same thing (60 days from today)

2 years ago

Mark ***************

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@Shelby *********

Thank you. That's very helpful... and very depressing... but thanks.

2 years ago

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Mark ***************

Ellie *******

We recently got reports that some Immigration offices are issuing Covid extensions starting the day of application, not being added even if it's the second or later extension. While others issue adding to the current one as long as it's the same reason for an extension.

This started in this current program if I remember right.

It's not that surprising, but you have to check with them again if you want.

2 years ago

Mark ***************

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@Ellie ******

Thanks very much. Appreciate any reports from Chiang Mai. Trying to decide whether to go back and politely see if I get a different answer.

2 years ago

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Mark ***************

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