60-Day Extension With Embassy Letter

[Kerouacaurus]

Good morning,

 

I am creating a thread regarding an issue/confusion I am currently facing. My embassy is one of the embassies which still issued my a letter regarding the extension of permit of stay during this post-amnesty period. Even though I explicitly stated that I'd like an extension of 60 days in my e-mail, I was sent a letter in which it asks the immigration to extend my stay until the 30th of December (that is, for 30 days regarding the end date of my current extension). I am wondering what I could do in this case?

I tried to write an e-mail and asked to edit it if possible, but in case the embassy refuses to do it, is there any chance to still get 60 days? I'm wondering if this aspect of the letter influences the decision of the immigration office (specifically speaking, MTT) regarding how long to extend the visa.

If this sentence in the letter is important, should I just not show the letter expecting I could get 60 days without the letter? It's sort of odd, since I thought the letter itself would help me extend for longer than no letter at all.

Thanks for your response.

[ubonjoe]

Having a letter from you embassy is not required to apply for the 60 day extension. The will give you a affidavit to complete complete with the reasons you require the extension.

I suspect your embassy is issuing a standard letter and don't want to change it.

[Kerouacaurus]

Just now, ubonjoe said:

Having a letter from you embassy is not required to apply for the 60 day extension. The will give you a affidavit to complete complete with the reasons you require the extension.

I suspect your embassy is issuing a standard letter and don't want to change it.

Thanks Ubonjoe.

The reason why I asked for such a letter is mainly due to numerous reports that people are asked to show a proof that embassies are not issuing the letters. Since I got one and in case I will be asked for one, should I ask the immigration officer if I can apply without one? I hear some people being turned away and asked to either present a letter next time or any proof that their embassy doesn't issue one. Any suggestions on what I could do to extend for 60 days in case my embassy doesn't agree to edit the letter? Thanks.

[Tunaboi]

I sent an email request stating the reports and recent concerns due to reports of certain immigration officers. Thus tried to get a new standard letter from US embassy regarding these concerning reports. Again the embassy clearly states they would not issue these letter due to the fact that it wouldn’t be required but would be a charge, assuming it’s the 1900baht extension fee. See attachment

[Kerouacaurus]

15 minutes ago, Tunaboi said:

I sent an email request stating the reports and recent concerns due to reports of certain immigration officers. Thus tried to get a new standard letter from US embassy regarding these concerning reports. Again the embassy clearly states they would not issue these letter due to the fact that it wouldn’t be required but would be a charge, assuming it’s the 1900baht extension fee. See attachment

Thanks, but my embassy is not the US embassy.

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, Kerouacaurus said:

Thanks, but my embassy is not the US embassy.

OP, I understand your thinking. There have been reports on TV of the io basically handing the affidavit without a word being spoken. 

Odd report where the io has been less forthcoming and person needed to plead their case. Personally I would take your embassy letter along but produce it as last resort.

Good luck and please report your experience back. 

[Kerouacaurus]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

OP, I understand your thinking. There have been reports on TV of the io basically handing the affidavit without a word being spoken. 

Odd report where the io has been less forthcoming and person needed to plead their case. Personally I would take your embassy letter along but produce it as last resort.

Good luck and please report your experience back. 

That's exactly in my mind, use it as the last option in case I'm interrogated or something similar. Thanks for your suggestion.

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, Kerouacaurus said:

That's exactly in my mind, use it as the last option in case I'm interrogated or something similar. Thanks for your suggestion.

OP, be aware that an online appointment was needed at MTT. Not sure if this applies to next week however an appointment would be good idea.

[Kerouacaurus]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

OP, be aware that an online appointment was needed at MTT. Not sure if this applies to next week however an appointment would be good idea.

Yeah, I'm aware. Thanks so much. I'll keep you posted with the details regarding it.