FYI: I returned to the Tak Immigration office in Mae Sot today (Thursday, October 8th), and I received an extension of stay stamp up until November 30th without any issues.
I had gone in previously (on September 30th) with an "under consideration" stamp and I received an extension of stay until October 26th. This extension of stay was the usual 30-day extension based on an embassy letter. (I had been on amnesty previous to that, having entered Thailand as a tourist.)
However, the new policy had not come into effect yet on September 30th, and I had to return today, about a week later to get the new November 30th stamp.
I did not have to fill out any forms, provide any photocopies, sign anything, or pay any extra fees. I simply handed over my passport, and they checked my October 26th extension of stay stamp and then inserted a new stamp dated for November 30th.
The immigration clerk also told me about the possibility of applying for the new 60-day tourist visa for after November 30th. This 60-day visa, she said, would cost 1,900 baht. She initially told me that I would need to provide an embassy letter for this new 60-day visa, but then she said that if I could not provide such a letter, I simply had to fill out a form and tick the box that says I couldn't get such a letter. She gave me a copy of this form in advance.
I was a bit confused about this, but my sense was that an embassy letter would be accepted in support of this 60-day tourist visa, but it wouldn't be absolutely required. If you could not get such a letter, you could simply fill out a form stating this and sign it and that would be acceptable. (I'll try to attach a photo of this form.)
The immigration office was completely empty. I was the only person there. And the visit was fast and efficient, and the clerks were very friendly and helpful and provided me with all the information they could. A very nice experience.
FULL DETAILS:
- Canadian passport
- Tak Immigration Office (Mae Sot)
- Entered Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption at a land border crossing with Myanmar.
- Received one 30-day extension
- On amnesty since the extension expired
- Applied for the special covid-19 30-day extension with embassy letter
- Received "under consideration" stamp with instructions to return on September 30th.
- On September 30th, I got an extension of stay stamp dated for October 26th.
- On October 8th, I returned and received an updated extension of stay stamp dated for November 30th.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience obtaining a stay extension at Tak Immigration Office in Mae Sot, Thailand. After entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, they received a 30-day extension followed by a new extension stamp until November 30 without the need for forms or fees. They also mention a new 60-day tourist visa option for 1,900 baht, with clarification that an embassy letter may not be required. The post received positive feedback from the community, showcasing the efficiency and helpfulness of the immigration office.
