Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 File Photo Foreigners staying in Thailand on so-called 60 day ‘COVID extensions’ can now apply to extend their stay beyond November. On Monday (Sept 20) Immigration released an order to confirm the extension of the grace period given to foreigners stuck in Thailand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the deadline for COVID extensions had been September 27, 2021. However, the new order confirms the grace period has been extended to November 26, 2021. This means that were someone to apply for a 60 extension towards the end of November, they would be granted permission to remain in Thailand into next year. The grace period for COVID extensions was launched last year to help foreigners stuck in Thailand and unable to return to their home country. While the vast majority of tourists have since returned home, there are still people who have remained in Thailand since the start of the pandemic. With many countries continuing to close borders or require anyone entering to show proof of vaccinations, the situation regarding international travel remains problematic for some. Therefore, the Thai government has announced another extension of the grace period. A COVID-19 extension costs 1,900 baht. Special thanks to Tod Daniels for the tip. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-09-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 Excellent news 6 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lite Beer Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Just another excuse to overstay your time here. I suppose all these 1,900 Baht add up. Edited September 21, 2021 by Lite Beer 3 3 7 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Lite Beer said: Just another excuse to overstay your time here. I suppose all these 1,900 Baht add up. The word "overstay" in Thai visa forums means being inn Thailand without a valid permission of stay. Folk here on covid extensions have valid permit.. 28 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Excellent news The covid extensions have been ongoing. Reasonably civilised gesture considering the times. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, Lite Beer said: Just another excuse to overstay your time here. I suppose all these 1,900 Baht add up. And what is away from you? Many of those people who get covid extension really cant easy go back own country. In normal time those same people maybe doing visa run's what is not now possible all are anyway leagaly in Thailand! 17 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KaputtAlreadyNa Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 It is real sad sometimes to read comments on this forum. When the Thai government gives Covid 19 extension, there are complaints and if they don't give this Covid 19 extension, there are complaints. It is not easy to please everyone. Warmest 23 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lolalol Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 A very generous decision by Thai Gov. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chalawaan Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 A rare bouquet from me as many Antipodeans are locked out of their homelands by entry quotas. I don't think even Thailand's authoritarian Government are that harsh to their own! The virus is real but the paranoia is pathetic for the developed countries that they are, with vaccines and welfare for all. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yogi yogi Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 so if i come nov 1. and want to stay five months. my best and easiest bet is to come in on a two month visa. and then maybe i could get the 30 day extension a week after arriving . and then on nov 27 even though still time on my visa i could do the 60 day extension . making 5 months total?? thanks for any insight 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: so if i come nov 1. and want to stay five months. my best and easiest bet is to come in on a two month visa. and then maybe i could get the 30 day extension a week after arriving . and then on nov 27 even though still time on my visa i could do the 60 day extension . making 5 months total?? thanks for any insight The current order for the 60 day extensions ends on November 26th. You would have to apply prior to that day unless they extend it again. If you applied on the 27th the application would not be accepted/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi yogi Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Just now, ubonjoe said: The current order for the 60 day extensions ends on November 26th. You would have to apply prior to that day unless they extend it again. If you applied on the 27th the application would not be accepted/ but if i arrive on nov 1 on a two month tourist visa . maybe i could get the 60 day covid extension immediately , like nov 7, that would give me 4 months, then after that is up i could still try for my one time 30 day extension.?? worth a try , maybe if i went to an immigration office in like thammarat or somewhere they dont have many tourists 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 A bit off topic, but curious. I have had a reply in regards to extensions, that it is needed to be done by October 1st as there is a shake up happening within immigration. Anybody with any knowledge to what Might be happening? Thanks. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pib Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 Thailand is definitely being generous. Isn't this around the 6th time (give or take a little) they have extended the COVID extension program....a program that started around mid 2020. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, rct99q said: Anybody with any knowledge to what Might be happening? I assume you were sent something from an agent stating that you need to do them early. The assumption is that it is due the annual shuffle of officers to different offices and promotions that occurs on September 30th every year so the agent do not know what their costs maybe after the 30th. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The grace period for COVID extensions was launched last year to help foreigners stuck in Thailand and unable to return to their home country This year it's so they can remain here spending money? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moe666 Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: but if i arrive on nov 1 on a two month tourist visa . maybe i could get the 60 day covid extension immediately , like nov 7, that would give me 4 months, then after that is up i could still try for my one time 30 day extension.?? worth a try , maybe if i went to an immigration office in like thammarat or somewhere they dont have many tourists If you have 60 days are so left on your visa they will not extend it 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post riverhigh Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hopefully this so called covid extension will be relegated to the dustbin of history and people can get back to normal life. With vaccines becoming more available (yesterday they anounced that Phizer was available to people 18+ at Central Festival) people allegedly stuck in Thailand can make their way back home. 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi yogi Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Just now, ubonjoe said: The current order for the 60 day extensions ends on November 26th. You would have to apply prior to that day unless they extend it again. If you applied on the 27th the application would not be accepted/ thanks i guess my only hope is they keep having some sort of options for someone in for a few months. to get extra time. you suggested before that if the border run is not available that they will continue the covid extension. im interested in vietnam as as well,,,,,,,,maybe soon that island in vietnam would open up . and then i guess without any visa at all i could come back for a free 30 days. and have a one time extension of that for 30 days. scenerio. i come on two month visa and then extend 30 days. then i fly to that viet island for a month. now im at 4 months. and i come back to thailand visa free for another 30 days, now im at 5 months, and i can probably get a 30 day extension added on . now thats six months. bottom line is the thais have full records on computer for every person and thier attempts to stay in kingdom permanently, so if i have a proven track record of only winter travel (nov to may) for many years they will see that in thier computer and grant me a visa. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fondue zoo Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Good News Everyone! Edited September 22, 2021 by fondue zoo 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lanng khao Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 Fantastic news I'll be here till next year ..big shout out to the covid extensions....???????? 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post delgarcon Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 11 hours ago, KaputtAlreadyNa said: It is real sad sometimes to read comments on this forum. When the Thai government gives Covid 19 extension, there are complaints and if they don't give this Covid 19 extension, there are complaints. It is not easy to please everyone. Warmest You should be used to the bs, the forum's full of it. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandyson Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 49 minutes ago, hotchilli said: This year it's so they can remain here spending money? And those on tourist visas or VEs can help boost up TAT's tourist figures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post raccos21 Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 That will give people great peace of mind. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Does anyone know the number of people who are applying for the Covid extension???? .....X 1900 B = ............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdbob Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 12 hours ago, zzaa09 said: The covid extensions have been ongoing. Reasonably civilised gesture considering the times. If only they would make so easy for Thais in Australia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, riverhigh said: Hopefully this so called covid extension will be relegated to the dustbin of history and people can get back to normal life. With vaccines becoming more available (yesterday they anounced that Phizer was available to people 18+ at Central Festival) people allegedly stuck in Thailand can make their way back home. Hopefully it just becomes permanent, simply unlimited 60 day extensions. They should just get rid of the under consideration period. Edited September 22, 2021 by jackdd 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bristolgeoff Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 My friend will be getting his next extension then in cnx like many.To be fair it worked for many who have stayed there since the outbreak.I don,t think it will last much longer now the jabs are being issued 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post at15 Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, riverhigh said: Hopefully this so called covid extension will be relegated to the dustbin of history and people can get back to normal life. With vaccines becoming more available (yesterday they anounced that Phizer was available to people 18+ at Central Festival) people allegedly stuck in Thailand can make their way back home. nothing to do with vaccines. its about the ongoing travel situation which we are now seeing has no end in sight with very limited openings. We will probably be very deep into 2022 with covid extensions in place. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobandyson Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 Just now, jackdd said: They should just get rid of the under consideration period. They have at CW. I went last Friday and got one stamp for the 60 days. I read that it was the same at MTT. Also they did my 90 day report at CW instead of me having to go to MTT. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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