When switching from an ED visa to a COVID amnesty, when does the 60-day extension start?

ED Visa COVID Amnesty Visa Extension Immigration Rules Thailand Visa Regulations

March 4, 2021

4 years ago

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When switching from an ED-visa to a covid amnesty, with all the required documentation....Do you get 60 days from when your ED  visa ends or from the day you apply at immigration?

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When switching from an ED visa to a COVID amnesty, the 60-day extension begins from the day you apply at immigration, not from when your ED visa ends. It is necessary to first close the ED visa, after which you can apply for the COVID extension.

Daniel ************

you get an under consideration stamp - you need close ed visa first - next day go again for apply covid extension -

4 years ago

Daniel ************

Ric Ky thats my experience from yesterday and today at Pattaya

4 years ago

Daniel ************

Ric Ky no - you need to close ed first - next day apply for covid - they give you 10-14 days under consideration stamp - then you go again and get final stamp -

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