@Stuart ********

do you know what immigration offices have allowed 60 day covid extension without the 30 day tourist extension first? (I'm in Hat Yai, but going to satun tomorrow and trang Monda )

FYI for others with questions on Hat Yai Immigration:

They have lunch break from 12pm-1pm, so the "information guy" does not answer any questions then 😅

They had an officer outside to assist people, and he was very quick and helpful! He handed me all of the paperwork I needed for a 30 day tourist extension, told me where I could get passport photo copies nearby (only 6 baht!), and also assisted with a residency issue.

They did seem a bit stiff with rules. After looking up my passport, they told me my address was registered in BKK and I needed to get it changed. I told them I had listed a friend's address in phuket that I was staying with after quarantine. They told me I would need to go to phuket immigration to get an extension. I told them I was staying with a friend in Hat Yai and they asked why my friend didn't register me, even if it was only for one night... They directed me to another building where they said I needed to change my address again. Everything worked out though. 1 hour wait from time of submitting passport until I received it back. I came on a Thursday afternoon.

At the outside of immigration hat yai, I was told 60 day covid extension without the first 30 day tourist extension was not possible. It was worth a try. Thanks.

@Sandy *****

currently Hat in Hat Yai

@Sandy *****

thanks

@Steve ******

thank you. I will look into this more!

@Sandy *****

thanks. and no matter what, still 6-8 weeks?

@Steve ******

immediately you can get an education visa? Sorry, I'm a bit confused. Is this 6 week thing not correct?

@Alinca *************

thank you. is that a 6 week application time?

So I guess I'm out of luck unless they extend the covid extension? 😬

@Stuart ********

great. Thank you! I'm in Hat Yai. I believe the immigration office is only 3km away, so I will see what they say. Thanks!