What Should I Do If My SETV Consideration Stamp Expires During COVID-19?

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Hey folks, I went to KK Immigration for my "consideration" stamp follow up a few days ago (for SETV). The IO simply asked for my passport and nothing else. The whole process was rather quick and the immigration office was the emptiest I've probably ever seen it. When the IO returned my passport with the new date (April 28) I asked what I should do if the Covid situation is not cleared by then. She tried to explain in English, but eventually just handed me a paper with the English translation of the visa amnesty decree (ie. visa amnesty for persons whose visas expired from March 26th). She did not mention anything about returning to the office or bringing a new letter from the embassy.

It should also be noted that I saw her highlight my name off a long list. I'm assuming this was the Covid consideration list, hence I suggest that people with the consideration stamp do show up to their local immigration office or at the very least call them.

I really hope my interpretation of her actions is correct, otherwise I'm going to end up forking over quite a bit of over-stay money when I actually do fly out of Thailand. Looking forward to hearing about what others experienced.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user describes their visit to the KK Immigration office for a follow-up on their SETV consideration stamp, where the process was quick and involved only showing their passport. They received a new date on their stamp but were concerned about what to do if the COVID-19 situation has not improved by then. The immigration officer provided a paper explaining the visa amnesty for visas expired since March 26. The user suggests that others with a consideration stamp should check with their local immigration office for updates to avoid overstay fees.

Chris ************ · Answer

My first 15days, under consideration expired today. Im at the immigration office in chaiyaphum, and the IO is trying to get more info for me, as mine hasn't been approved for a further 15days

Hope I'm in the correct section Tod?

Tod ********* · Answer

Totally sounds like what most people are experiencing (other than those people stuck on islands down south) as far as their under-consideration stamp running out.

You go back, get the rest of the time, which should be an "extension of stay valid until xxx" stamp NOT another under consideration stamp AND if it's dated less than the 30th you're also covered until then automatically.

What Should I Do If My SETV Consideration Stamp Expires During COVID-19?

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