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What reasons can I provide to justify my Covid visa extension in Thailand?
Feb 4, 2022
4 years ago
Romain *****************
ORIGINAL POSTERWho went for a covid extension since the new rules ?
I am on extension of visa exemption right now. What I get is that I can have it : but I have to give a good reason why I cant live because of Covid. What exactly should I say ?
I am on extension of visa exemption right now. What I get is that I can have it : but I have to give a good reason why I cant live because of Covid. What exactly should I say ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around obtaining a Covid visa extension in Thailand, particularly for those currently on a visa exemption. Users suggest various reasons for extending their stay, such as feeling unsafe returning to their home country due to Covid, financial intentions to spend in Thailand, and inability to return due to high Covid rates in their home countries. It's noted that those on a visa on arrival may face restrictions on extending with a Covid visa, but some immigration officers might have discretion.
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Billy *********
Say you want to stay in Thailand and spend alot of money
Dennis ****************
We said, “Denmark has too much covid, can’t go home. We want to stay here.”
Nicolas ********
I just got my fourth Covid extension approved today
Mark *********
@Nicolas *******
where did you goNicolas ********
@Mark ********
Phuket immigrationMark *********
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niceReply to
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Paul *********
@Nicolas *******
what visa did you have before applying for the covid extensions?Nicolas ********
@Paul ********
came in visa exempt in SeptemberReply to
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Paul *********
According to the new rules, it says anyone on VOA (or extension of) cannot use the 60 day Covid visa to extend their stay. The IO MAY have discretion in certain circumstances, but there is not an obligation for them to consider it.
Nigel *********
@Paul ********
OP States he's on Visa Exemption not on VOEPaul *********
@Nigel *********************
sorry if I used the words too loosely. Point being no pre-arrange visa but simply on free entry into the country. Like when I used to travel from Australia on vacation - I came in on VE for 30 days. If I wanted I could a 30 day extension. Same thing. No official TV therefore not eligible for the 60 day extension.Nigel *********
@Paul ********
the terminology has always been kind of important but now even more so than before. So, visa exempt can get 30 day extension then MAY be able to get further extension due to be unable to travel due to COVID. VOA is not eligible (this affects some 19 countries). In you're on a non immigrant visa you are also not eligiblePaul *********
@Nigel *********************
where does it say visa exempt can get a 60 day extension?Nigel *********
@Paul ********
on this slide it doesn't.Nigel *********
You need to find the original memo. It's been posted on this group.
Paul *********
@Nigel *********************
if I have stated incorrectly I apologize. My intention is not to mislead anyone. Ive stated what I believe to be true - if this information is incorrect can you please tag me in the post showing the correct information. Many thanks.Bobby ********
Paul Garnett. It's only VOA and non-immigrant visas which are not eligible for covid extension. Tourist visa, visa exempt and visa waiver entries are eligible as
@Nigel *********************
correctly states. However, these are at the discretion of the immigration officer which can be worrying.Reply to
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Virgile ************
Just tell you feel not safe in your own country.
Romain *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Virgile ***********
regarding covid right ?Virgile ************
@Romain ****************
yes. Just say you feel really safe in ThailandReply to
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