one more question if you don't mind: did they ask for a reason for the extension (can't fly back home etc.)? As it officially is a covid extension, after all...
In that case I guess it makes sense to apply as close as possible to the end of the current visa termination date, in order to potentially prolong it by a few days via the 7 day stamp?
Just to clarify RE: 1) - the TM7 form that you use to apply for the extension has a field marked "I hereby apply for extension period of temporary stay in the Kingdom for……………days." - I wonder what best to put there.
one more question comes to mind: if they do grant you the covid extension without having to use the regular extension first, can you still use the regular extension afterwards (after the covid extension runs out)?