Why has my Non-O visa extension appointment been delayed to the 30th in Chiang Mai?

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Dec 24, 2020

4 years ago

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I was do to get my 1 year non-o extension tomorrow, Did the interview with my kids and a witness on Tuesday. 

The Chiang Mai immigration just called me and told me to wait till the 30th before I come in, they told me that I should not worry, even though my passport says to come by the 25th, I will not be on overstay.

 They said they are having issues with covid-19 and that was the reason for the delay.

Anyone out there experiencing similar issues?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is experiencing a delay in their Non-O visa extension appointment originally scheduled for the 25th, following a call from the Chiang Mai immigration office instructing them to wait until the 30th. The immigration office attributed the delay to issues related to COVID-19. Other commenters shared their experiences with similar delays and reassured the user that they should not worry about overstaying their visa during this time.

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Tod *********

You're FINE, we're seeing a LOT of the offices not getting the paperwork back within the under consideration stamp date AND believe it or not that 30 day under consideration is actually the first month of your new yearly extension so you're totally fine..

4 years ago

Baba ******

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@Tod ********

thank you

4 years ago

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Baba ******

James ********

Just follow the instructions from your immigration office.

4 years ago

Brian *******

@James *******

> get it written, rules change often and without warning⚠️

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Brian ******

actually they don't change all that often, :/

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Tod *********

Merv *********

My last one took 45 days i was worried about over stay also but everything worked out great

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

Thanks for the prompt. IF immigration is telling you not to go in, but instead on the 30th, I suppose that's when you'll come in. You did get the name of the person you spoke to, correct?

4 years ago

Baba ******

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@Benjamin *****

yeah, I have the info of the person that contacted me and I will call tomorrow just to make sure they don't need me there.

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Baba ******

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