AND we are done!

@Chelsea *******

That's correct. If you are formally denied, they will collect the 1,900 THB and issue you a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp.

@Chelsea *******

That's correct.

I never heard of ANYONE getting rejected for a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism from a 30 day visa exempt.

ALL extension of stays are 1,900 THB>

@Wolfgang ******

Let's make it easy:

The following are common "Non-Immigrant" (or Non-Imm) visas and do not qualify for the new 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19:

Non-B (based on employment, or being a director, or being a teacher)

Non ED (for studying)

Non-O (Based on being over 50, being married to a Thai national, being a trailing spouse, raising half-Thai child, working for a volunteer organization)

Non-OA (One year multiple entry visa based on being over 50)

The following are the "approved" tourist visas for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19:

30 day visa exempt ("ผ stamp")

Single entry tourist visa ("TR")

The following are the "unapproved" tourist visas/entries for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. If a person is holding these visas/entries, I do not expect an immigration office to issue the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19:

Entry on a bilateral agreement ("ผผ stamp")

15 day visa on arrival

Special Tourist Visa

See the attached list for which countries have visa on arrival, visa exempt, and bilateral agreements.

@Wolfgang ******

As I understand the rules, people on visa exempts and tourist visas MAY APPLY for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

You entered on a 30 day visa exempt ("ผ"). You can stay for 30 days in Thailand until 14 February 2022. You can get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism at the local immigration office.

After you get the 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, you *MAY* be able to get ONE 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. The last day a person can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is March 25, if my memory serves me right.

You will acquire the extension of stay at the local immigration office. You will need the following documents:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival .

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. [May not be asked at Bangkok Immigration] A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos. For Bangkok Immigration, only 1 passport size photo is required.

5. 1,900 THB processing fee.

The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is optional, and does not need to be issued by the immigration office. If it's granted, consider it as an extra "bonus".

Do NOT leave Thailand. Expect *ONE* the following to happen if you leave:

1. You'll be allowed to return on a visa on arrival/ visa exempt/ bilateral agreement (depending on the country you're from) OR;

2. You'll be rejected from entering Thailand because you can not support yourself OR;

3. You'll be shaken down for a bribe (if you bring in lots and lots of money)

@Jake ********

You may have to show him the TM30 form, and what it looks like. Some hotels do not know it's called the "TM30", but call it "Section 38".

Show the hotel the attached file; if they have completed it, ask for a copy.

To my knowledge, you can not self file a TM30 if you are staying at a hotel.

@Justice *********

Contact Saraburi. Their website is: