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QUESTIONS

What are the requirements for a 60-day Covid-19 extension at Udon Thani Immigration?

7 comments

3 years ago

What are the current rules and experiences for getting a Covid-19 visa extension in Bangkok for USA citizens?

14 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

What should I know about getting a COVID extension at Chiang Mai Immigration?

Thomas *************

This is a Thailand classic. There is no tourist friendly immigration office, period.., there are only tourist friendly IMOs. So you had a very unlucky day and I had one such unfriendly IMO guy in Surin before. When I saw him leave the office I approached the other folks and they gave my extension promptly.

3 years ago

What are the current rules and experiences for getting a Covid-19 visa extension in Bangkok for USA citizens?

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@Jared *********

I got my second 60-day extension. I am positive March 25th deadline to apply for the 60-day covid19 extension will be extended into the summer, at least 2 more times this year.

3 years ago

What are the current rules and experiences for getting a Covid-19 visa extension in Bangkok for USA citizens?

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@Bim ******

Yes, I see that. You did very well with 6 extensions though. Congrats. I will leave in September anyway, I just need a few extensions or a land trip to laos.

3 years ago

What are the current rules and experiences for getting a Covid-19 visa extension in Bangkok for USA citizens?

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@Michael *******

I have seen many not qualifying due to visa type and on the basis of their country. Are there really a bunch of European or North American with tourist visa or exempt who got denied? I have not noticed personally. Most people don't disclose their country and visa type when they share their experience

3 years ago

What is the best long-term visa option for expats under 50 in Thailand?

Thomas *************

1. Marry on paper to a Thai and get Non-O

2. Tourist visa (3 mo) then border crossing and re-entry, each time with 3 mo. I did this successfully for over 5 years. Twice land crossing and unlimited fly-in

3. Educational visa, most do Thai language or Muay Thai.

4. Start a company and get business visa

5. Teach English and get visa

3 years ago

Does Thailand accept a positive antibodies test instead of a vaccine card for entry?

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@Terary *********

I was asked vaccination card to check in to my hotel. In one village I visited they sent the picture of card to local health authority. Unless, there is a medical reason no-one should be allowed to fly without proper covid19 vaccination, period.. And some airlines already started doing just that.

3 years ago

Does Thailand accept a positive antibodies test instead of a vaccine card for entry?

Thomas *************

Prepare to sleep under the cardboards, some hotels asked my vaccination card to let me check in

3 years ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a multiple entry Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?

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@Steve ******

sorry for my basic question; do somone need to have a thai spouse to qualify for this ME Non-O visa? Does it require funds in thai banks? Thanks for the feedback.

3 years ago

What should unvaccinated travelers know before visiting Thailand?

Thomas *************

At least one hotel in Bangkok (Marvin Villa) required me to show the proof of vaccination in order to check in. One smal village that I visited in Isan also asked me to give them my vaccination card to submit to their local health officials.

3 years ago

What are the options for changing a COVID visa to a tourist visa in Thailand?

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@An *******

yes, I agree. Good luck about your next 60day extension. I will go to Cambodia for the border run. The problem is though, if the thai side declines 60day extension then I won't have enough time to get paperwork to enter Cambodia or Laos. That is the only issue.

3 years ago