What is the process to obtain a COVID extension for my visa in Ko Samui?

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Jan 9, 2022

3 years ago

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Hi there! I'm on Ko Samui right now under visa exemption stamp until 29 January.

I would like to extend my stay to 60 days by "COVID extension stamp".

1. What a correct reason should i fill in the immigration office form to get 60 days extension?

2. What additional documents may be required?

Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently on a visa exemption stamp in Ko Samui and seeks to extend their stay to 60 days via a COVID extension. Key points from the discussion include the requirement to provide a valid reason for the COVID extension, which is typically related to travel inability due to the pandemic. Users advised that they may first need to apply for a 30-day standard tourism extension before pursuing the COVID extension. Required documents include the TM7 form, STM2, an acknowledgment of penalties for overstaying, and specifically a COVID form. It was also noted that the COVID extension scheme may have an expiration date, and applicants should begin the process before their current visa expiration.

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I have visited immigration office and ask them about documents which i need for extension. They see my passport, then give me: TM7, STM2, The Acknowledgement of Penalties for a Visa Overstay, Covid form. Does that mean i can apply Covid extension?

3 years ago

James ********

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yes...they gave you the forms to apply...😊

3 years ago

Ellie *******

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, you can 'apply' for an extension based on being unable to travel due to Covid situation.

Whether that extension would be granted depends on how you provide all necessary documents and the immigration officer you are gonna deal with.

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My visa exemption stamp valid until 29th January. How long before should I apply for extension based on tourism (the one for 30 days)?

3 years ago

Tod *********

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you can do it any time, they add the 30 day extension on to your current stamp's expiration, so you don't lose any days going early

3 years ago

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Thanks everyone.

3 years ago

John **********

There's only one reason you can get a "Covid extension stamp" and that's unable to travel due to Covid. You might struggle with this given you've just arrived but you are out nothing by asking. If you are on a visa exemption they will likely ask you to get the 30 days extension first though which will push you beyond the date you can currently apply for the Covid extension

3 years ago

Alf ***********

You write your name in Russian letters.

If you are here on a Russian passport, you are not here on a visa exemption stamp.

But on a visa waiver based on a bilateral agreement.

There is no 30 days extension available for that.

A 60 days "covid-extension" would be your best bet.

3 years ago

Lyndon ************

Be aware that the current covid scheme is due to finish

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/22 and you will need to get your 30 day normal extension first.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

IF you want specific information about the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, read my post at

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You will have to file a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism first though.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You can try to ask for a 60days Covid extension. The worse thing is that the Immigration office would say no and let you apply for 30days standard tourism extension.

You check this featured post what you may need. (You will need a TM30 receipt to apply for an extension in Samui)

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3 years ago

Robert *******

As it seems you are on the initial 30 days you got on entry, you have to apply first for the normal 30 day Extension of Stay based on tourism.

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