Will applying for a COVID extension at immigration affect my remaining days on a Visa exemption stamp expiring on January 15th?

Dec 26, 2021
3 years ago
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi all.

Apologies in advance if this has already been answered however I can't find anything on my search of the group posts.

I entered the country with a Visa exemption stamp which we extended an additional 30 days. Stamp expiry date is not until 15th of Jan. My question is, if I were to head to immigration today/tomorrow to apply for a COVID extension will I lose the remaining days left on my current visa or will the extension be onwards from the 15th?

Thanks again!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster inquires whether applying for a COVID extension at immigration would cause them to lose the remaining days on their Visa exemption stamp, which is valid until January 15th. Commenters suggest that the treatment of extensions can vary by office, with some offices potentially allowing the extension to begin after the current visa expiration, while others may start the count from the day of application. There is also a related concern raised by another user about eligibility for a COVID extension while on a Non-O marriage visa.
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Neil *********
I am on a nonO marriage visa expires end of January…can not extend because wife is not with me..question is…am I eligible to get a covid extension ? Obviously not easy to go out and come back in…
Tony *********
In my case I went to chaingwattana office and it started the day I applied
Stuart *********
It’s seems as though some offices will add the first covid extension, but others will date it from the day you apply. Without knowing what office you’d be using it’s best to go in and ask them.
Jack *********
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@Stuart ********
ah OK, I think we will put it off a little longer just incase. Originally we had intended to apply in the Koh Phangan immigration office but after speaking to people and reading some reviews we are thinking of getting it done in Krabi some time around the 5th.
David *********
They will want you to take the 30 day extension based on tourism first which will be added on from the 15th
Lisa ********************
@David ********
he's says he's already had that
David *********
@Lisa *******************
oh yeah 🤦‍♂️
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