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What is the current status of visa extensions for foreigners in Thailand due to the COVID-19 situation?

Mar 30, 2020
6 years ago
Garrett ***********
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Just a proposal at this point, but it was submitted to the cabinet on the 22nd, still not approved. If it happened it would be great for a lot of people.
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A proposal for automatic visa extensions in Thailand was submitted but remains unapproved. Discussions reflect a desire for logical measures that assist tourists and expats in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Several comments express frustration over the lengthy processes, the need for automatic reprieves for expiring visas, and the importance of supporting the tourism sector to maintain Thailand's reputation.
Julian *****
I have a non b with work visa
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Garrett ***********
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@Jul***
Congratulations...
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Julian *****
Yeah well american embassy is booked with appointments for next 4 months. S.o.l
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Julian *****
But my 90 days is just about up
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Terary **********
Should be automatic extension of 90 days on all TR visas. That way I would benefit also. Some of use went to great lengths to avoid that mess.
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Chester ********
But but... its so much fun being out in 37deg for 3 hrs
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Freddie **********
Ive seen 11k for 1 mth covid extension😲
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Chester ********
Been here since 9am, still 26 people between me and the front door. Who knows how many more inside
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Marguyvin **********
Where is this?
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Stephen *********************
There should just be an automatic reprieve for any stamp that finishes now or in the future until this virus is done. Then that way no one needs to report anywhere in person and you don't need anyone to manage it as of right now. Just a simple case of checking the stamp was March and onwards when someone either exits or extends.

After all no one can come in anymore anyway so the principles and politics of their immigration system wont be effected.
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Werner *******
This is the smart move, but I doubt they'll figure that out.
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Paolo ***********
Let's hope it gets past the point of proposal in a simple to execute fashion...but not holding my breath.
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Kev **********
A lot of expats will oppose this . There have been many expats who have been ordering people to leave the county on various other visa forums 🤦🏻‍♂️ tourism does a lot for this country and the authorities need to do something to help these people as it could damage Thailand’s reputation in the future.
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@Kev *****************
what a stupid posting how can expats order people to leave
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Paolo ***********
Those are the my visa is better than your visa guys...to hell with them. Wish everyone great success getting your extensions and staying safe.
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Charles ********
Many expats are tourist here
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Jay *****************
@Kev *****************
where do you get this from ? It sounds like sour grapes. Many of us Expats have family or friends visiting who need visa extensions.
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Marguyvin **********
@Kev *****************
why oppose it? Expats live here. This is a once per 100 years disaster. Most tourists would never get this waiver otherwise. Expats should be business as usual.
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Marguyvin **********
22nd...and still no word. Methinks they are waiting to collect millions of baht more in app fees this week before they announce anything. I don't mind that, as long as they waive everything for at least a few months.
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Charles ********
Also, collecting millions of baht? Is there that many people traveling right now? Likely not...
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Marguyvin **********
Naw...those would be different departments.
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Garrett ***********
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Or they have a lot of other stuff going on too that's more important, social security, unemployment, quarantine, sick people, tests, hospital beds,
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Roy ***********
It causes no harm to Thailand, helps tourists in difficult situations and gives immigration a chance to handle more urgent matters. Everybody wins.
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Rob ******
Would be nice to see something logical for a change
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