What is the proper process to obtain a 60-day visa extension in Bangkok after initially arriving through the Phuket Sandbox?

November 11, 2021
3 years ago
Col ********
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Hello folks. I arrived in Thailand via the Phuket Sandbox. 45!day visa exempt. Stayed there for 6 weeks. While I was there I went to the Immigration office to get a visa extension. The falang officer there told me I had two options: 30 days, or 60 days. But for the 60 days ‘I would have to lie on the form about being unable to return to my home country’ (Switzerland). His words exactly. I’ve been told this is not correct.

I’ve now moved to Bangkok. The 30 day extension expires early next month.

What is the correct way to get a further 60 day extension from Bangkok immigration?
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A user, who arrived in Thailand through the Phuket Sandbox with a 45-day visa exemption, is seeking guidance on obtaining a further 60-day visa extension in Bangkok after being misinformed by an officer in Phuket. Community members advise on the correct procedure, which includes requesting a 60-day extension due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, necessary documentation, and potential strategies for handling embassy communications and office procedures.
Tod *********
You're out nothing by emailing your embassy here, asking if they issue the letter, and if they don't take a print out of that email with you to the Muang Thong Thani Immigration office on or before the 26th of Nov and trying for a 60 day covid extension.
James ********
You should have gotten the 60 days in Phuket...they are easier to approve vs Bangkok which appears now to be denying some applications
Barrie *************
Try to the get the correct extension/visa for you requirements.
Benjamin ******
I HIGHLY doubt there are any farang immigration officers; they may have been volunteers.

>What is the correct way to get a further 60 day extension from Bangkok immigration?

You will be requesting a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. You will need the following:

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. [May be asked at Bangkok Immigration] A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and want to use their special forms). For Bangkok, they can be found in the group.

4. [MIGHT BE ASKED, bring just in case] A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR a print out from your embassy website saying they don’t issue the letters, OR a print out of a letter from the embassy saying they don't issue those letters. NOTE THE OR's Go to
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and see if they have any wording about the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

5. 1x passport pictures

6. 1,900 THB.

There has been a lot of reports about people being rejected.
Benjamin ******
@Sabrina ******
Depends on the immigration office. Some require it, some don't.
Sabrina *******
@Benjamin *****
is this a new requirement? I haven't heard of nor experienced needing a proof like this until now. Very grateful for the info 🙏🏼
Benjamin ******
@Col *******
But just because you're able to get that letter still does not mean the office HAS to grant you the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. It IS an optional stamp
Benjamin ******
@Col *******
On the form, you are asked to provide proof of ONE of the following:

1. A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR;

2. a print out from your embassy website saying they don’t issue the letters, OR;

3. A print out of a letter from the embassy saying they don't issue those letters.

You *SHOULD* be able to get one of these three documents.
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