What options are available for a Dutch expat in Thailand whose visa is about to expire due to illness?

Visa Extension Immigration Help Dutch Visa

March 24, 2020

5 years ago

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Dutch friend of mine got a visa exemption 30 days + 30 days extension + 7 days extension. This weekend all ends. He also missed his flight back home because of sickness and asked me if I know any options to get an extension.

Embassy told there is no change to receive a letter for extension because their are still flights to Holland.

I think he's out of options but maybe there is a way. Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A Dutch expat in Thailand is facing the end of his visa exemption and extensions due to illness, with options seemingly limited. Key suggestions from community members include seeking a medical certificate from a doctor to request an extension of stay based on health reasons, which might allow for an additional 30 to 90 days extension depending on the documentation. Others also pointed out that the Dutch embassy recently started issuing letters for similar cases, suggesting he should contact them for assistance.

Mike *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all and will get back to my friend to discuss all options. Good luck everybody:)

5 years ago

Geor *****************

Dutch embassy is providing letters since yesterday

5 years ago

Willie ********

@Geor ****************

mooi ga volgende week proberen heb tot 4 aoril

5 years ago

Tod *********

good one, (y) I forgot that Dutch people are from the Netherlands :P

Yep,

@Mike ***

tell him to contact his consulate and get the letter

5 years ago

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Tod *********

he's out of options. Looks like overstay to me..

5 years ago

James ********

@Tod ********

yep already has 7 day denied extension.

5 years ago

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James ********

Longy ****

If your sick get home by any means, to your home health system....... unless you are not

5 years ago

James ********

See his doctor if sick and under ongoing medical care. Doctor can issue a No Fly Order and request extension of stay of 30,60,90 days.

Up to 60 easier. If doctor requests 90 more documentation needed.

Take to Immigration with application for extension of stay.

For extension of stay

You need ONLY:

***Medical Certificate signed by doctor requesting extension of stay...30,60 days. Under medical care for ....... DO NOT FLY Order

On form doctors have in office.

-passport

-copy of passport front page

-copy of stamp/visa page

-copy of TM6 form

-filled TM7 form

-two photos

-1,900 Thai baht

A street clinic issuing this request will not work.

From Doctor in hospital.

5 years ago

Jeremy ********

It’s time to either leave on a plane ride out...or make the decision to overstay his visa...I hope he has a slush fund either way he decides to go

5 years ago

Lewis *********

There's way too much hype on here about not overstaying.

I lost my passport a few months ago and I needed to stay longer in Thailand to get my new passport. The officer actually said: "You can just overstay, not a big problem for short time. Pay 500b per day"

I'm not saying you should actively seek it but sometimes it IS the best choice in a bad situation.

5 years ago

James ********

@Jeremy *******

NEVER OVERSTAY !!!

5 years ago

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James ********

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