What is the procedure for COVID extensions in Chiang Rai and are there any complications?

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Jan 14, 2022

3 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

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COVID Extensions in Chiang RAI:

What is the procedure and the gotchas of COVID extensions in Chiang Rai? Specifically, do they apply that “under consideration” nonsense like in Chiang Mai, i.e. where they would waste ones valuable passport pages and time by stamping in a under consideration stamp first, and make you come back about 14 days later for another stamp of the remaining days? And is it busy these days? Else, where in the area / neighboring cities can COVID extensions be done smoothly and directly? Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The procedure for COVID extensions in Chiang Rai appears to involve a standard practice of issuing a 14-day extension stamp. Some expats have noted that this is consistent across various locations. Concerns were raised about the ‘under consideration’ stamp that could delay the process, similar to issues encountered in Chiang Mai. It's suggested that for further insights or recent experiences, checking local expat forums or community groups in Chiang Rai may be beneficial. Additionally, questions about the current busyness of the immigration office were also raised.

James ********

My Thai friend was in Chiang Rai for a week ...shared this...the beauty of their clock tower at night.

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3 years ago

James ********

And we have stayed at a nearby Hop Inn...very reasonable hotel.. 500-600 Thb... And have enjoyed dinner at cafes near and opposite the clock tower...nightly colorful lighting of the clock tower from .. I believe... 8pm on half hour

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This may be better ChRai group

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3 years ago

James ********

Suggest you ask on this Chiang Rai forum

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3 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

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@James *******

Thank you 🙏

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Förnamn ***********

You need to do it where you stay. Seems like 14 days is standard now myself and others in different locations have gotten the 14 day stamp. Might be because the end of covid extensions is near.

3 years ago

Förnamn ***********

Chiang mai did not do it a few weeks ago.

3 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

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@Förnamn **********

Chiang Mai always applied this "under consideration". Other places I did extensions in the past, like Udon Thani or Krabi did not. I know one is supposed to do the extension where one is staying. That is why I am inquiring now about Chiang Rai, as I may visit there when the extension is due.

3 years ago

James ********

@Frank-Steven **********

most offices do have the Under Consideration Stamp

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