Ask question

What should I do if I can't provide an embassy letter for my COVID extension in Thailand?

COVID-19 Extension Visa Extensions Embassy Letters Non-Immigration Visa Pattaya Immigration Visa Regulations Thailand Immigration Policy

Jun 7, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello what if i can’t provide a embassy letter for the Covid extension?

1,428

views

2

likes

43

all likes

22

replies

0

images

7

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the challenges of obtaining a COVID extension in Thailand without an embassy letter. Users shared various experiences, noting that while some have successfully extended their visas without needing the embassy letter, others—especially those applying in Pattaya—have faced difficulties requiring it. Suggestions include providing a refusal email from the embassy or simply indicating that the embassy does not issue such letters. Users also mentioned that different immigration offices may have varying requirements and that hiring an agent might help in complicated situations.

Ken ***********

Hi, do you need agent service for the extension? Thanks

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ken **********

no no 🙂 all done already

Like

Reply

Reply to

Clarissa *****

Reply

Jo **********

what the hell kind of crap answers are these I have done 7 covid extensions never needed a letter

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

he needed it because he make in with a non immigration O visa and then you need it. They said new rule. For tourists they don’t care even for an agency it would have been hard.

Like

Reply

Jo **********

thank you for the clarification

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jo **********

Reply

Stuart *********

So no one else on the planet could possibly have issues because you haven’t. Thanks for your input.

Like

Reply

Jo **********

@Stuart ********

fair point

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jo **********

Reply

Karim ***************

What immigration in Thailand are you trying to get you extension at? If it’s at Phuket or Chiang Mai, you don’t need an embassy letter.

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Karim **************

it was pattaya but it was for my boyfriend with an non immigration b visa and with that you need it 🙂 got it sorted out anyway 😊

Like

Reply

Karim ***************

yea Pattaya is the hardest most awkward immigration centre in all of Thailand. They have backhander deals with the visa agents. I would suggest either have a little holiday to Phuket or use an agent, in the future.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Karim ***************

Reply

Carsten *********

I simply checked the box that said my embassy didn't provide covid letters and got 2 months the first time and 1 month the second

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Carsten ********

yes did. that now 🙂 thank you so much for the help.

Like

Reply

Carsten *********

Happy to help. Be safe and best of luck :)

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Carsten ********

got the extension as well by the way hahaha I was a bit concerned for a second hahahaha

Like

Reply

Carsten *********

we all are, you never know if you are safe or not, even if you follow the law and get the documents they ask for

But good to hear it worked out (y)

Like

Reply

Reply to

Carsten *********

Reply

Miguel *************

It’s starting to sound more and more far-fetched that one needs a covid extension.

Like

Reply

Stuart *********

Print out the refusal email or web page that says they won’t issue one and use that.

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Stuart ********

do you know where I can find something like that?

Like

Reply

Stuart *********

email your embassy and ask for one. When they reply print that.

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Stuart ********

ok the one in thailand or the one in Germany?

Like

Reply

Stuart *********

in Thailand

Like

Reply

Clarissa *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Stuart ********

thank you so much

Like

Reply

Reply to

Clarissa *****

Reply

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

Do I need an embassy letter for a COVID-19 visa extension in Bangkok?

12 comments

2 years ago

Can I get a COVID extension at a different immigration office in Thailand without an embassy letter?

14 comments

3 years ago

What are the current requirements for obtaining a Covid extension in Chiang Mai?

2 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if the U.S. Embassy no longer provides letters for my visa extension in Thailand?

31 comments

3 years ago

What are the current requirements for extending the 60-day Covid visa in Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

12 comments

3 years ago

Can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand without an embassy letter or a TM 30?

2 comments

3 years ago

Should I pursue a COVID-19 visa extension or a tourist extension in Thailand?

5 comments

3 years ago

Do Americans need to visit the US Embassy to obtain a letter for Covid visa extension in Thailand?

17 comments

3 years ago

Did the Chiang Mai immigration officers require a letter from my embassy for a COVID extension?

14 comments

3 years ago

What is the process for obtaining a COVID-19 extension in Thailand if I need a letter from my embassy?

4 comments

3 years ago

How can Canadians obtain a COVID extension letter for staying in Thailand?

10 comments

3 years ago

Do I need a letter from the German embassy to extend my tourist visa in Bangkok due to COVID?

4 comments

3 years ago

How can I apply for a COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand without an embassy letter?

8 comments

3 years ago

What can I do if my Embassy no longer issues letters for COVID visa extensions in Thailand?

9 comments

4 years ago

How can UK citizens obtain a Covid extension in Thailand without an embassy letter?

10 comments

4 years ago

How can I obtain a 60-day Covid extension visa in Thailand without a letter from my embassy?

21 comments

4 years ago

Do I need an embassy letter for a 60-day Covid extension after extending my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

4 comments

4 years ago

Do you need a letter from your embassy to extend your stay in Thailand due to COVID-19?

6 comments

4 years ago

Can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand due to Covid without a letter from my Embassy?

3 comments

4 years ago

Can you get the 60-day Covid-19 extension at Samut Prakan immigration without an embassy letter?

12 comments

4 years ago

What are the requirements for applying for a 60-day Covid extension in Thailand, particularly regarding the embassy letter?

2 comments

4 years ago

What should I do if I need a letter from my embassy to extend my tourist visa in Thailand?

6 comments

4 years ago

What are my options for extending my tourist visa in Thailand without an embassy letter?

7 comments

4 years ago

Is a letter from my embassy enough to extend my visa in Thailand during COVID-19?

6 comments

4 years ago

Is it possible to get an extension on a visa in Koh Samui without an embassy letter during COVID-19?

20 comments

5 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.