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What should I do now that my Covid extension expired and I only received a 7-day Visa stamp in Thailand?

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Jan 26, 2022
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Andrew *******
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Another Covid question, Sorry if it has been mentioned before. I am suffering from depression / anxiety - going through hell at the moment, don't need negative comments, CHEERS.

Been on Covid Extensions since March 2020. (NON IMM TYPE O BASED ON MARRIAGE) Extension expired yesterday on the 25th. Yesterday - I went to Saraburi immigration office to update my visa extension for Covid. I was hoping for 60 days as usual. Wasn't aware that the new rules was implemented on that day (25th). The officer stated if I came on 24th - 60 days no problem but today - ONLY 7 DAYS until 1st Feb hence photo !!!!!!!!!!!! I realized now by letting my visa expire was the PROBLEM.

What can I do now to stay in Thailand. The borders are open but for tourists so therefore a border run is out of the question.

Any ideas?

Honestly I don't want to return to the UK for obvious reasons, family and my life is in Thailand now.
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The user is facing challenges with their visa situation after their COVID extension expired, receiving only a 7-day visa stamp before needing to leave Thailand. They are looking for viable options to stay in the country while dealing with personal issues, including anxiety. Comments provide various suggestions, including obtaining a medical certificate, inquiring about different visa types, considering travel to nearby countries for new entry options, and evaluating their situation regarding potential overstays or visa conversions.
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Johnny ************
I’m in Saraburi if you ever need someone to shoot the breeze with over a coffee ☕️.
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Andrew *******
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 many thanks mate for the offer, much appreciated. Forgot to update the post regarding the outcome. Went to Saraburi immigration office on the 27th with my wife explaining I was given the wrong info. That new rules came into effect on 26th not the 24th I was originally informed. I have got 10 days stamped in my passport and I have got to return for the remainder then. Good news. Got more time to spend with my step grandkids now. I have got 60 days but I have got to return to the 🇬🇧 Don't mind, it will give me a chance to get my head sorted, seeing my mates again. Think I have got a job in line too, fingers crossed 🤞.

Another option is to fly to Cambodia as mentioned previously, I prefer the UK 🇬🇧 now.

We must have crossed paths at Immigration before at Saraburi. Been going since 2016. Immigration has moved to Soa Hai now.

Are you working over here / teacher ?

Thank you once again mate
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 great news
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Johnny ************
@Andrew ******
 I was at the new immigration twice last Monday to get my 60 day extension sorted out. One never has the correct paperwork... luckily my wife is always good at getting things sorted. Direct message me if you want my details. I can’t seem to send you a message for some reason?
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Declan ***********
AND - to be honest, here in LONDON, with total darkness and Cold /
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Bulls*it about doom and Gloom on TV, I haven't really gotten out of bed since I got back from Thailand 12 weeks ago - My
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sleeping with Depression if really Fuc8ing with me -Sorry to be honest with you Brother - I pray things to work out for you - 🙏🥺🙏
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Paul *****************
You had many Time many years and Month for make Plan B

Now to late Buy Ticket and travel home make a real married Visa.

Covid Extension is finit now. You spend all your Money relaxing in Thailand, no Work 2 years. Thailand no need Expats no have Money.
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@Pa**
 Thailand no need filthy old sexpats like you..
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Jeremy ********
@Paul ****************
 he could go to Cambodia (figure out the COVID rules for entrance) apply for the SETV visa at the Thai embassy, fill out the Thai pass pay for the SHA++ hotel on days 1 and 5, pay for the insurance etc, get a PCR test in Cambodia prior to boarding a flight back to Thailand then hope the I/O allows him back into Thailand once he lands…reminds me of the ancient pre-Rona time…
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Dan ********
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 you're a f*cking jerk Paul. A little sympathy goes a long way. Why giving the guy a hard time when this could be quite an issue for him, even if not financially, then otherwise. And what does he politely ask at the beginning ? Perhaps you should go home. "Thailand no need rude ignorant selfish idiots like you". If I could, I would throw you around the room, in front of your friends or family and let them know what a nasty dude you are. I hope people are not like this if ever you need to ask for help. And I hope this man still comes to your aid, despite you being so nasty to him. Great man you are. 👏👏
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Andrew *******
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@Dan *******
 thanks mate
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DITTO - Depression and ANXIETY, and is not to be Laughed off - I gave up my out of control alcoholism 18 years ago, now and on Citalopram - For me Brilliant and also *Gingo Biloba* - Feel free to add me, my Friend....... Retired Police Officer and now I find life simple and a day at a time - Peace ad God Bless - Declan........ London and Khonkaen - 🌿
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Declan ***********
Anytime Andrew - Take Care Buddy - 😎
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Andrew *******
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Thanks, Pm you later mate
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Varapa *********
If got this stamp can not do anything have to leave
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Jeremy ********
@Varapa ********
 you can go on overstay at your own risk
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Jeremy ********
You have the 7 day get out of Thailand stamp…you’ve been here 2 years (almost) and you never tried to make a plan B, failure to plan has left you in this situation…good luck
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Braulio *********
Time to exit
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Helen ********
@Andrew ******
 successful border bounce experience to Cambodia in December. Not much has changed except home quarantine available if you test positive.

Might give you time to get yourself sorted

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Bobby ********
Can I ask a dumb question? If you've got a family here, why are you farting around with covid extensions instead of getting a proper 12 month visa or extension?
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PJ *********
Feel for you Andrew there are many more guy's in the same Situation so much stick in there and happy to hear your update kindest wishes
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Jamie *******
@Andrew ******
 I feel for you too mate. I'm in the same position next month. Nightmare. If you want any info about test and go I have found a place that organise the accommodation, tests and insurance needed.
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Richard **********
Time is ticking on all you cheap charlies been milking the covid visa cow for 1.5 years. They need to scrap all extensions. Get a proper visa like the rest of ha
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Kenken ********
Fly to Singapore on VTL then back to Thailand but test and go is only open on 1 Feb.
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Benjamin ******
After seeing your stamp, you received a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp. You have 7 days to leave Thailand. You can return to Thailand without any problems.

No agent I know of can get this stamp overturned.
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Andrew *******
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@Osama *************
 unfortunately no. I am 53, made redundant in 2011. Living from the funds but nearly all gone now (long stories). Not enough for the marriage / retirement visas.

Many mistakes and regrets. I am paying the price now.
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Sara ******
@Andrew ******
 I understand your pain. I send you pm.
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Kevin ***********
Thailand is not a place to stay if you are broke. Time to go home where you can get support.
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Andrew *******
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@Kevin **********
 noted mate
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Astrid **********
This is his stamp. With a lawyer/agent maybe can get another type of visa, she might go in overstay since it takes time to process.

Going to an easy accessible country nearby like Sri Lanka for 30 days. Apply for Test & Go and return in a month with new tourist visa and get an agent for a long term visa
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Terary **********
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 I pulled a tourist visa from Sri Lanka a few years ago. Its a real pain, there are much better places to go.
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Bobby ********
Astrid van Zon..Why would anyone need an agent to get a long term visa when you can get one at an immigration office for 2000 baht?
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Astrid **********
@Bobby *******
 not talking anyone. But in general, you can not get a long term visa at an IO for
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tbh. You could get the visa extended. But it's an extension of stay, not a new visa.

In his case: Immigration denied him, he got a "7 day leave the country" stamp from Immigration 😆 so IO wants him out, they not gonna help him
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Bobby ********
Astrid van Zon. He needs a non-O married to a Thai, or supporting Thai child. What on earth someone with family is doing messing around with these ridiculous covid extensions I've no idea. He can apply for 60-day visiting family visa, which he can then convert to a 12-month non-O. He was on a non-O before, so I understand he can go back to this
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Astrid **********
I say 'maybe' since I am not sure.

But heard various unlikely stories before when there is enough 💸👛 involved. Though would not recommend.

I guess best bet is leave and return
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Benjamin ******
@Astrid *********
 I have not seen or heard of any agent that can get a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp overthrown.
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Carl ********
I have a similar problem, my wife wants a divorce and has threatned me with immigration because she wants money that I haven't got, on a non o that will expire in June, I don't want to want to go back to the UK and under 50, but if just I don't divorce her, that be ok? to stay till June?
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Bobby ********
Carl Davies. If she tells immigration I think your "marriage" visa is null and void. Unfortunately "not wanting to go back the UK" is not a valid visa. How about studying or working?
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Dan *******
Can do in country
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Dan *******
Change to retirement non o
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Andrew *******
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Sorry folks, here is the photo of the stamp. My state of mind 😶
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Nigel *********
@Andrew ******
 Again, I ask, have you used the 60 day visit family option?
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Wayne *********
@Andrew ******
 so you need to leave the kingdom by the 1st Feb, I hope the stamp and the previous covid extensions dont restrict you getting back in to your family mate that would be terrible for anyone. Good luck hope you can sort something out
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Peter *********
Why not get a Non o visa retirement or visa based on marriage.
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Andrew *******
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@Peter ********
 can't, insufficient funds, long story mate
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Andrew *******
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@Peter ********
 can't mate, insufficient funds - long story.
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Peter *********
@Andrew ******
 no money no honey mate lol 😆
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@Peter ********
 Takes more then 7 days to process maybe? Not sure if she goes in overstay if can be reversed . .
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Peter *********
@Astrid *********
 no
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Kevin ***********
You can fly to Cambodia with a negative PCR test beforehand and a negative ATK on arrival. Apply for a ThailandPass on the 1st Feb entering from Cambodia, and you can do Test & Go when you return and enter on Visa Exempt (30 days). I believe you can use an agent to convert your Visa Exempt to a 90-day Non-Imm O and then a yearly extension. You should probably arrange this beforehand so you can apply for it as soon as you return (it has to be with at least 21 days left on your entry stamp).

At least that is my understanding.
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Osama ************
@Kevin **********
 Agreed!

This is the least expensive and quickest solution.

Only danger in it is you might fall in love with Cambodia and put X on Thailand. Personal experience.
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Jamie *******
@Kevin **********
 hi. Do you know how long you have to actually spend in Cambodia? I was wondering if it was possible to apply for a Thailand pass while still in the country so I wouldn't have to spend to long in Cambodia.
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Lei *****************
@Jamie ******
 yes you can apply as soon as you have all the requirements. But with the new test&go, you have to wait til feb1 to apply + approval waiting time.
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Margarita ************
@Jamie ******
 to return to Thailand on the Test & Go scheme, you must have been out of the country for at least 21 days. Otherwise, you must return on the ASQ 7 Day Quarantine scheme. I just learned this the hard way on a recent return from the US on the Test & Go. Immigration pulled me at Suvarnabumi. It took an hour to get it sorted, but I am deeply convinced the only reason I didn’t have to go into quarantine is because some young immigration officer went to bat for me.
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Jamie *******
@Margarita ***********
 I was told from the 1st of February 21 days outside the country were no longer necessary
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Margarita ************
@Jamie ******
 Oooo! If that's true, that's awesome! Thanks!
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Jamie *******
@Margarita ***********
 I hope it's true
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Margarita ************
@Jamie ******
 me too!
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Jamie *******
I just asked an agent for test and go and they said there was no specific amount of days under the new rules so that I could return in a few days but don't quote me on this
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Astrid **********
@Jamie ******
 I think it's 21 days stay in the country you come from to Thailand
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Kevin ***********
@Astrid *********
 You just have to state that you spent the last 21 days in "safe" countries.
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Kevin ***********
@Jamie ******
 I don't think there is a proscribed limit, but I'm not certain.
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Michael ********
Yes apparently the extension cannot be applied for now in your circumstances.

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Andrew *******
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 thank you
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@Andrew ******
 Which city did you apply?
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Jamie *******
Cambodia test and go ant the airport. Just prey you dont test positive. Need to be vaccinated. Apply for test and go and re enter thailand on 30 day exempt can extend 30 days after that so giving you 60 days to figure things out. Just an idea. I might have to do that next month.
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Benjamin ******
Can you post a picture of your stamp?
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Andrew *******
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@Benjamin *****
 I have now mate
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Nigel *********
Have you used your 60 days visit family extension yet?
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Andrew *******
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 no mate
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@Andrew ******
 ok then. You and your wife go to immigration and ask for that extension.
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Andrew *******
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 let my wife know, she's at work at the moment. Cheers mate, much appreciated 👍
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Nigel *********
@Andrew ******
 best of luck. Hopefully you get it,then by end of March Vietnam MAYBE open and you Maybe can get a multiple entry non o in HCMC (they didn't use to bother with financial requirements) a lot of maybies I know
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Osama ************
Isn't there some sort of retirement Visa you can get? Or are you still under 50?
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Michael ********
No Photo ?
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Were you given 7 days visa denied stamp? Might make a difference in what can be done.
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Andrew *******
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 that is a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp 😮
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Andrew *******
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Astrid **********
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 Yes agreed. So they denied his application for extension due to COVID. Not much one can do except for going into overstay . . . Or go out and return, Sri Lanka is easy I hear
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Nigel *********
That looks like a 7 day visa denied stamp.... anyone else Know?
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Benjamin ******
Richard Swire I doubt they are even doing much visa work, they are making lots of money on their ASQ website.
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@Mike ******
 if he has a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp there is nothing any agent can do
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Kev **********
You could try a medical certificate for your anxiety
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