What should I do if I can't extend my tourist visa in Koh Phangan and must return to Chiang Mai?

Visa Extension Thai Immigration Tourist Visa COVID-19 Visa Rules Overstay Fees

Jan 7, 2022

3 years ago

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 emergency question 

Hello guys, I did my covid tourist visa extension in CM in December, they gave me 15days first and they would give me 45days more when I come back (I already knew this rule). But I'm in Koh phangan now, I called to KP immigration before I came, to make sure I could do the 15days stuff here, but now they said they cannot, and told me I have to go back to CM.

Would anyone know if I go back to CM immigration over 15days (I cannot go back immediately;_;) would they charge me fee? So I can make it after my vocation. Or I can do it in other places in south? 

thanks for helping!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user seeks advice on extending their COVID tourist visa after receiving 15 days in Chiang Mai but is now in Koh Phangan, where local immigration officials state they cannot process the extension. The user is concerned about potential overstay fines if they return to Chiang Mai after the extension period and whether they can apply for the extension at other immigration offices in southern Thailand. Commenters emphasize that visa regulations require dealing with the immigration office that issued the original stamp, warning of possible fines for overstaying.

Brett *********

Classic case of read the stamp and do what it says. Immigration Officers sometimes misunderstand your question and just say yes.

3 years ago

Stephen ********

I would say an overstay fine is for sure, as the date in the Under Consideration stamp is the date until which you permitted to stay in The Kingdom. Whether or not you'll be allowed to re-apply, or be granted the additional 45 days once you have paid the overstay fine will be up to the officer handling your case.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

You must close out your "under consideration" stamp at the same immigration office where it was issued. What would happen after you return to Chiang Mai to close it out is unknown.

They may close it out as normal, OR they may fine you an overstay OR they may reject your extension of stay and give you a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp.

The only thing you can do is go and find out.

3 years ago

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