What is the lead time for applying for the 60 days Covid Extension in Thailand?

Covid Extension Thai Visa Visa Application Process Lead Time Immigration Rules

Jan 13, 2022

3 years ago

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How much of a lead time should I be prepared for when applying for the 60 days Covid Extension.?  Reason I ask is because I still have a little over a month left on my stamp and I am hoping that the Covid Extension might be extended again on Jan 25 so that I can delay my application until later to maximize my stay.  Thank you for your reply 🙏🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The lead time to apply for the 60 days Covid Extension is uncertain, as announcements regarding extensions are typically made close to the deadline. It's advisable to apply before the expiration date of your current visa, which in this case is January 25. Furthermore, the extension may be available until that date.

Bill *********

you can secure the covid extension up until jan 25. what city are u going to go to ? phuket?

3 years ago

Stuart *********

We probably won’t know until a couple of days before if they’re going to extend the date. Typically they leave it until the last minute to announce.

3 years ago

Bill *********

krabi wants me to pay 1000 baht extra for the extension so now im going to samui which i hope will give it out the next day for no extra fee

3 years ago

Bill *********

my fear is that they might make travel insurance mandatory for the covid extensions beginning next time? just a thought

3 years ago

KC *****

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@Bill ********

yeak thats a terrible thought lol

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Bill *********

nobody knows but with current situation i would think the covid extension will be extended. if u went on 23rd i think u will be ok. im going to get mine on monday,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just think, if they dont give it to me mine expiress on feb 3 so i would be screweed. but if you are in good standing in thailand i think they just want the money............

3 years ago

KC *****

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@Stuart ********

yes I figured that but if I decided to wait, am I cutting it too close by going on the 21st?

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@KC ****

no. You can do it on the 25th, but not advised because you may need to get something you don’t have and go back, etc. Also many offices will be manic on that day.

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