What Should I Do When the Visa Amnesty Ends for My Elderly Parents?

Visa Extension Temporary Visa Health Insurance

Jul 14, 2020

4 years ago

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Can anybody recommend a plan of action for my elderly parents who are part of the vulnerable/shielding group when the amnesty ends on July 31st?

They are hoping to extend as they don't wish to be exposed to air travel and I'm just wondering if anybody knows what the likely procedure will be and what preparations to comply should they be doing between now and then? Health insurance? Letter from embassy? 

I've been on the UK embassy site and not found anything that helps in particular.

Thank you in advance for your help/suggestions.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on how to handle the situation for their elderly parents who are currently in Thailand under a visa amnesty that ends on July 31st. They wish to extend their stay due to health vulnerabilities and avoid air travel. Users in the comments provide insights about applying for a 30-day extension, required documents like photos and passports, and procedures for obtaining a retirement visa.

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Mick *****

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I'm going to try and get them the 30 day extension and then proceed to apply for retirement for them as advised by

@Tod ********

4 years ago

Tod *********

first step is getting to the immigration office and seeing if they can get that 30 day extension from their last 60 day tourist visa entry that they got before they went on amnesty

Good Luck, report back if you can

4 years ago

Mick *****

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@Tod ********

for sure I'll let you know. Thank you so much for your help. 🙏

4 years ago

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Mick *****

Alex *********

I think the first 30 days extension without any latter's just fill the from TM7 , 2 photos, passport copy with all stamps they need and 1900 THB or I'm wrong ?

4 years ago

Tod *********

they were on a 60 day tourist visa that expired and they're on amnesty now. There are conflicting reports about whether people can get the 30 day extension from an expired 30 day visa exempt or 60 day tourist visa

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

Could work... but it depends on what type of entry stamp or visa they have.

4 years ago

Alex *********

@Benjamin *****

it will work with all TR60 visa i think

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Alex ********

, I agree and think they might have a good chance to get a 30 day extension from an expired 60 day tourist visa off amnesty

BUT

it's gonna come down to the immigration office and officer

4 years ago

Alex *********

@Tod ********

yeahhh it's all about immigration officers , i have been told that immigration office in ChiengMai good and fast and they are more friendly than bangkok offices

4 years ago

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Tod *********

@Benjamin *****

they had an METV and bounced just before the borders shut down

4 years ago

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Tod *********

The UK consulate stated at this time that they will not issue any embassy letter stating inability to travel due to covid-19 because the amnesty still has another 17 days left.

4 years ago

Tod *********

and what type of entry stamps or visas were they on ?

4 years ago

Mick *****

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@Tod ********

thank you for reaching out to me on PM. I shall be sure to update the group on what happens with their extension application.

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