Popular Post webfact Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Immigration Bureau mulls further visa extension for stranded foreigners By The Nation The Immigration Bureau is discussing the possibility of extending visa amnesty for foreigners stranded in Thailand, Foreign Ministry’s deputy spokesperson Natapanu Nopakun said at the daily Covid-19 briefing on Friday (July 3). The Cabinet’s last resolution was to grant an automatic visa extension for foreigners stranded here to stay until July 30. Natapanu asked people to be patient, adding that the immigration bureau’s decision on the subject will be made public soon. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30390732 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-07-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 "Hey maybe we should keep the ones we got." 10 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again anybody can, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. Edited July 3, 2020 by ExpatOilWorker 18 7 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samsensam Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again ac now, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. good question, certainly anyone from a western country does have, and has had, the opportunity to leave. though i have one friend who visits as a sex tourist, he decided to stay and then started posting on social media how he was 'stranded'... he is a kind of pathetic character, i guess he wanted his life to sound more exciting. i sent him a page of available flights home at reasonable cost... ???? 7 2 3 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again anybody can, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. Can but maybe not want. Holder of multiple entry e.g. who can not use them. 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Samui Bodoh Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Good. It is good for Thailand as it sure could use a bit of extra cash. It is good for the visitors as they can enjoy Thailand longer. It is good because it might cause consternation to the curmudgeons. Win Win Win. 15 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eindhoven Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again anybody can, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. This old chestnut again? I know some people who cannot get to where they need to be. It's not about just leaving Thailand and ending up nowhere. 36 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WineOh Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Through gritted teeth and red faces the amnesty shall be granted eventually. with immense reluctance i am sure. 8 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tanoshi Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again anybody can, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. There are thousands still stranded in Thailand that need to do border runs to activate another period of entry when the borders re-open, such as multi Non O Visas, or Non O-A Visa holders. Then there are those who's current Visas have expired but need to apply for new Visas at local Thai Embassies/Consulates, or those just wanting another VE entry to convert to Non O and subsequent 1 year extensions. 29 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Just now, Eindhoven said: This old chestnut again? I know some people who cannot get to where they need to be. It's not about just leaving Thailand and ending up nowhere. Need and want to be. Land borders closed. That's the misery for many. 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jphasia Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Can but maybe not want. Holder of multiple entry e.g. who can not use them. Yes. This is my case. I am on Non O Multi Entry (because I live in Thailand normaly work in neighbor country) and supposed to leave country every 90 days. I should have left End of May but postponed due to the Covid. If the amnesty stopped end of this month, I will need to do the a border run. But with the actual restrictions, where and how will i be able to come back? I will have the option to get a 60 days extension, hoping that by that time, crossing the borders and re-entry will be easier but with an extension of the amnesty, I would on safe side... 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dumbastheycome Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Perhaps there is some reasonable recognition of the fact that in light of most borders being closed that for those who would have done a compliant border run on a METV 90 day combined with the evident fact that they pose no infection threat by being let continue stay under the amnesty. For those that have and are currently still here on purely single entry short term tourist visa may be granted more time to terminally exit as flights become more regular? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, jphasia said: Yes. This is my case. I am on Non O Multi Entry (because I live in Thailand normaly work in neighbor country) and supposed to leave country every 90 days. I should have left End of May but postponed due to the Covid. If the amnesty stopped end of this month, I will need to do the a border run. But with the actual restrictions, where and how will i be able to come back? I will have the option to get a 60 days extension, hoping that by that time, crossing the borders and re-entry will be easier but with an extension of the amnesty, I would on safe side... It would be nice if immigration just draw a red line on the floor, let you step over it and stamp you in for another 90 days. This whole border run thing serve no piratical purpose. 22 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overt2016 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 32 minutes ago, samsensam said: good question, certainly anyone from a western country does have, and has had, the opportunity to leave. though i have one friend who visits as a sex tourist, he decided to stay and then started posting on social media how he was 'stranded'... he is a kind of pathetic character, i guess he wanted his life to sound more exciting. i sent him a page of available flights home at reasonable cost... ???? With more people in the world like you it would evolve the other way! 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaan Alan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 51 minutes ago, Eindhoven said: This old chestnut again? I know some people who cannot get to where they need to be. It's not about just leaving Thailand and ending up nowhere. Well said. For instance I have a 1 year visa for Savannakhet but I must leave every 90 days. I can leave but it might be very difficult and very slow to come back to live in my home with my Thai wife. The 2,000 per month allowed to enter Thailand by marriage isn't going to go far. But there are always the agents as an option. The lack of empathy from some posters make me think they drink vinegar instead of water. 19 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaan Alan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, jphasia said: Yes. This is my case. I am on Non O Multi Entry (because I live in Thailand normaly work in neighbor country) and supposed to leave country every 90 days. I should have left End of May but postponed due to the Covid. If the amnesty stopped end of this month, I will need to do the a border run. But with the actual restrictions, where and how will i be able to come back? I will have the option to get a 60 days extension, hoping that by that time, crossing the borders and re-entry will be easier but with an extension of the amnesty, I would on safe side... Same, same 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baansgr Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 49 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: It would be nice if immigration just draw a red line on the floor, let you step over it and stamp you in for another 90 days. This whole border run thing serve no piratical purpose. Or just a years visa that you can stay without having to leave or report...like most countries do for married, retired or working visitors 11 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggraham Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) The deputy spokesperson does not mention the word extension/extending the amnesty once in the video. Edited July 3, 2020 by greggraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, samsensam said: 1 hour ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again ac now, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. good question, certainly anyone from a western country does have, and has had, the opportunity to leave. though i have one friend ... We aren't going home, so "repatriation flights" don't have any value. We may be going to Turkey or similar, if they will not provide us a way to stay and spend our incomes here. 1 hour ago, jphasia said: I will have the option to get a 60 days extension, Maybe at some offices, but ...https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170694-extension-options/?do=findComment&comment=15579668 ... not all. And some also denying even 1-year extensions. I think they are just looking for agent-money, though - may still be possible at a cost. Edited July 3, 2020 by JackThompson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya46 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, baansgr said: Or just a years visa that you can stay without having to leave or report...like most countries do for married, retired or working visitors That's exactly what Thailand offers with Yearly Extensions... Some people here are in bad situation just before they choose an easy way with Non-O rather than a yearly extension. A Non-O has never been thought as a way to live full time in Thailand, but just a way to make many travels during a year. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Teavee Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, jphasia said: Yes. This is my case. I am on Non O Multi Entry (because I live in Thailand normaly work in neighbor country) and supposed to leave country every 90 days. I should have left End of May but postponed due to the Covid. If the amnesty stopped end of this month, I will need to do the a border run. But with the actual restrictions, where and how will i be able to come back? I will have the option to get a 60 days extension, hoping that by that time, crossing the borders and re-entry will be easier but with an extension of the amnesty, I would on safe side... You don't have to wait for the last 90 days of the Visa to do the extension so why don't/didn't you just get a 1 year extension on the 90 day entry that you came into Thailand on when you found out that you wouldn't be able to do a border bounce? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, baansgr said: Or just a years visa that you can stay without having to leave or report...like most countries do for married, retired or working visitors They do, you can either get a Non-OA, a 12 month extension on your Non-O or buy an Elite Visa, all of which give you a 12 month permission to stay. Not an expert on Non-Imm B ("Work Visas") but my understanding is these are good for at least a year and the higher paid jobs (particularly BOI) are good for 3 years. Edited July 3, 2020 by Mike Teavee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Possibly a clue about re-opening the land borders, from the Thai Embassy in Vientiene. It seems it will be closed until 10 July, due to "implementation of post Covid 19 visa processing procedures". Are they expecting something in mid-July? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermin on arrival Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Eindhoven said: This old chestnut again? I know some people who cannot get to where they need to be. It's not about just leaving Thailand and ending up nowhere. Exactly, I was just two hours past the deadline on March 18th for my flight to Taiwan and am still waiting on some policy from either country which might allow me to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said: You don't have to wait for the last 90 days of the Visa to do the extension so why don't/didn't you just get a 1 year extension on the 90 day entry that you came into Thailand on when you found out that you wouldn't be able to do a border bounce? Simple: I am working in Myanmar. I had a break in beginning of 2020 and was at home in Thailand. I was supposed to go back to go back to Myanmar in March but the borders have been closed. My 90 days expired end of May but due to the covid, border closed and amnesty ongoing... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, jphasia said: Simple: I am working in Myanmar. I had a break in beginning of 2020 and was at home in Thailand. I was supposed to go back to go back to Myanmar in March but the borders have been closed. My 90 days expired end of May but due to the covid, border closed and amnesty ongoing... Not meaning to nag or anything but you could have got your 12 month extension before the 90 days expired at the end of May 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jphasia Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 41 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said: That's exactly what Thailand offers with Yearly Extensions... Some people here are in bad situation just before they choose an easy way with Non-O rather than a yearly extension. A Non-O has never been thought as a way to live full time in Thailand, but just a way to make many travels during a year. The yearly extension was not suitable for me. I had to go with the 1 Year Non O instead. The reason: working in Myanmar with regular return to Thailand to visit my family. Of course, i could have gone with extension + re-entry permit but for that, I needed enough time to stay in Thailand to apply for the extension which I didn't have. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drbeach Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said: What nationalities are still stranded here? As flights are taking off again anybody can, one way or the other, fly OUT of Thailand. Oh you mean on one of 7 daily flights instead of the usual 5, half of which are cancelled at short notice and don't take me to where I want to go? And cost 3-4 times more than usual? And only departing from one single airport in the entire country, a country the size of France? Think before you make another ridiculous comment. 12 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drbeach Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said: Not meaning to nag or anything but you could have got your 12 month extension before the 90 days expired at the end of May Could still get the 12 month extension AFTER the expiration of the 90 days provided it's done within the amnesty period. Immigration will reportedly backdate it. Alternatively a 60-day extension can also be sought at any time (if one hasn't already been made). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drbeach Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 57 minutes ago, JackThompson said: We aren't going home, so "repatriation flights" don't have any value. We may be going to Turkey or similar, if they will not provide us a way to stay and spend our incomes here. Maybe at some offices, but ...https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170694-extension-options/?do=findComment&comment=15579668 ... not all. And some also denying even 1-year extensions. I think they are just looking for agent-money, though - may still be possible at a cost. Again with the Turkey option. They have daytime curfews on weekends there. Nuff said. Not an attractive prospect. Europe it is (although I understand Americans are still excluded). I think as daft as immigration may be, it's almost certain they will give us some lifeline until such times borders re-open. This piece of news sort of confirms that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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