Answered5 years ago

When should I apply for a COVID extension on my tourist visa in Thailand before the cut-off date?

Thailand Visa Tourist Visa COVID Extension Immigration Chiang Mai Immigration Visa Extension Timing

Joe *********

asked Nov 10, 2021

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I'm currently in Thailand on a 60 day single entry tourist visa (obtained in the UK/UK national), and have already extended it by 30 days at Chiang Mai Immigration. My 30 day extension expires on 24th November, and I would like to try for a 'covid extension'. I'm aware that these types of extension are discretionary, and that they are due to end on 26th November. Just wondering when the best time to apply would be. I'd like to leave it as late as possible, but if Chiang Mai Immigration is still doing the 15 day 'under consideration' procedure, then is it perhaps best to apply in the next day or two, so that - *if* I am able to get the extension - I would get the 45 day part of it approved before the 26th November cut-off date. Any advice or insights appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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The user is in Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, which has been extended by 30 days. They are considering applying for a COVID extension but are unsure about the best timing to do so before the cut-off date of November 26th. A comment clarifies that the timing of the application for the COVID extension is straightforward, advising to apply a day or two before the current visa expires on November 24th.

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Tod *********

you got your wires crossed some. the 2 week under consideration stamp has NOTHING to do with when you apply for the covid extension.

Just go a day or two before your current stamp runs out on the 24th and you'll be fine.

5 years ago

Joe *********

Ah okay, thanks. I've obviously misunderstood the procedure. So I would get 60 days (if it was approved) straight away? And not have to go back after 15 days?

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Joe ********

You will need to go back to the immigration office to close under-consideration stamp and get the stamp for rest of your 60days.

it's just you don't have to have 2weeks within your CURRENT stamp.

5 years ago