Always have a plan B if not you will receive the 7 day get out of Thailand extension
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This conversation discusses the challenges expats face regarding visa extensions in Thailand, particularly in light of new rules. Several users share their experiences and concerns about the limited options available for extending their stay, particularly when faced with a potential 7-day extension or denial of further COVID-19 extensions. Key points highlight the differing rights of tourists versus spouses of Thai nationals, the complexities surrounding transitioning between visa types, and recommended actions to avoid overstaying.
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I have a situation where my Ed Visa was canceled so I had to convert last week to the covid-19 extension. Other than signing up for Muay Thai classes to get another EV Visa what can I do?
prepare for the worst I guess and hope for the best…
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Jeremy ********
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Bim *******
I am sure it will only apply to visas like the Non O which is extendable inside the country and not those that can't like the PE visa. The point of continuing these Covid extension wasn't just due to an unable to fly but for those that have visas that are not transferrable inside the country which require you to leave and come back.
yes a very expensive tourist visa haha. My immigration office have known me over 10 years and always go out their way to help. I still see some of the same people from way back. Thank you for your comment
Same here - but mines finishing soon and it's a bit of a hassle having to leave and return before I can apply for the non O retirement - (we are not as "elite" as the marketing might suggest 555)
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Klint ******
I entered on a visa exemption initially, but then switched this (from within Thailand for a fee) to an ED. After my ED ended, I canceled it and applied for COVID extensions.
In my case, so you believe my current COVID extensions are from my ED visa, or the visa exemption on which I initially entered the country?
I entered from Cambodia border in January 2020 with 30 days(I think visa exempt because I'm from Italy) , after that got 30 days extension and amnesty. After amnesty I got 3 months medical visa from agency because the only option for no go out(my embassy not give letter).After that I got many consecutive covid extensions because no more need letter. Now with new rules can I get covid extension?
yes, you're on a tourist visa. This new Rule applies to Non-Immigrant visas.
But make sure to follow the news as things can change drastically and rapidly around here, which could mean you need to find another solution in March.
yeah this is what and dont understand... and when you see who stay there more 2 years with covid extension and dont have so much money for travel.. they are more lucky than me.. but is ok its the new game we will found an issue i hope.
I am not a Thai Visa expert..... explain to me why a husband of a Thai national who wants to stay longtime in Thailand has to use COVID extensions to do so?
There must be another type of Visa för that purpose?!
100% but did you know that should a falang woman marry a Thai man. That she does not need any financial statements. The visa is just given based on marriage certificate. Not fair hey ???
it would be nice if some foreigners regained some self-esteem for their country and stopped thinking they were thai more than the thais themselves and put themselves in fervent defender of these unjust laws.. criticism does nothing wrong. .thank god my wife was able to see what a fair country is with foreigners even if we have other problems to settle in europe .. no problem I leave you with your prejudices. we will find a solution. take care of you. Sorry for my broken english
calm down bro. I didn’t say it was fair or not. That’s not my problem. They make the laws and we have to follow them. Believe me I know all about how it works. My wife is a US citizen. Don’t lecture me on immigration.
You think I am happy to put a large sun of money in a Thai bank? Of course not but that’s the rule, so it’s done. And I don’t bitch about it because that is wasted energy. Kind of like sending 5-6 text replies to my absolutely correct comment. 😂
its crazy... i will go right now to immigration of khon kaen for found an issue.. i come with non immigrant O thai wife and i just need 3 month more and after we go back Paris together we live there we come just for stay 6 month with family... and put
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0 baht in thai bank is not the good way for us.. 😑😑😑