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Will 60-day COVID extensions still be available in December 2021 for visa extensions in Thailand?

Visa Extensions COVID-19 Visa Rules Thailand Visa Regulations Non-ED Visa 30-Day Extension 60-Day COVID Extension

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Hello there, i’m currently on my first 30 day extension after my initial 30 day visa exempt entry. Will there still be 60 day COVID extensions available in December when my current 30 day extension expires ? I’d like to do the 60 day COVID extension when my current one expires but don’t know if it will still be offered in December does anyone know ?

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about the availability of 60-day COVID extensions in December 2021 after their current 30-day extension expires. Comments provide guidance that such extensions must be applied for when there are 45 days or less left on the existing stamp, with a deadline of November 26 for applications. Additionally, there is a suggestion to check with a school for enrolling in a Non-ED visa.

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Ellie *******

You definitely need to talk to the school about the procedure to enroll and get Non-ED first. They should have the requirements such as the minimum days you should have on your stamp for their process (not only process with the immigration office), what documents should be provided by your side, etc.

5 years ago

Melissa ***************

@Ellie ******

yeah ! Spoke with them they said its fine for me to transfer via the covid extension just that we need to get my paperwork sorted asap so ive got it moving in the right direction now ! 😊

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

You can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 when you have 45 days or less remaining on your existing admitted to stamp (30 days for some immigration offices ).

The last day to apply is November 26th. If you apply for this extension of stay on November 26, the extension of stay will let you stay 60 days past November 26th.

5 years ago

Melissa ***************

@Benjamin *****

oh I see ! So I can still apply for it during my current 30 day extension even though it isn’t finished yet, but I have to do it by November 26th. Thank you. Because I’ll need to have the 60 days while they process the education visa I’m going to get that I’m applying for on the 15th. so that will give me the time thankfully.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Melissa **************

if you’re getting an ED visa, do NOT do anything without your schools permission. There are problems with people going from an 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 to any other type of visas.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Melissa **************

>but don’t I have to be on a visa to stay in the country while they process my Ed visa ?

You must legally be in the country while they are processing the ED visa. You need some time remaining on your existing "admitted to " stamp for them to issue the in-country ED visa. However, I don't know if they can get an in-country ED visa while you're also holding a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

That's why I'm saying to contact the school and ask them.

5 years ago

Melissa ***************

@Benjamin *****

ok I’ll talk with them first, but don’t I have to be on a visa to stay in the country while they process my Ed visa ? How else will I be able to stay while it’s processed ? 🥺

5 years ago