Immigration lady told me or at least strongly hinted that I need to leave after this covid extension

[ThaiVisaCentre]

5 hours ago, RedArmy said:

I don't think that the end is near at all - I have a feeling that tomorrow, we will hear about Covid Extensions being extended again untill 25th September.

This is possible, but it is just as possible that we don't hear anything.

As usually we will post an update/document if we receive any word which supports the extension of this program.

We do mention every 2 months that if you are depending on this type of extension, and your expiration date is coming soon you should go early.

We have 2 business days left, and our team is quite busy handling the flood of inquires (not sure if we will accept cases on Monday).

 

No one knows what will actually happen, and just because they have extended it many times already does not automatically mean that it will be extended again.

[DrJoy]

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Certainly not final curtain on staying in Thailand.

Perhaps for covid extensions.

 

Anyone on covid extentions most likely has their 2 visa exempt entries per calendar year at land borders available, not to mention tourist visas at places such as Vientiane.

 

The Emergency Decree was extended by Mr. COC, so he may extend CEs as well.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

The Emergency Decree was extended by Mr. COC, so he may extend CEs as well.

Taking my post out of context.

 

Yes CE MAY be extended.

May not.

[ThaiVisaCentre]

15 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

The Emergency Decree was extended by Mr. COC, so he may extend CEs as well.

The main difference is the Emergency Decree is not related to leaving the country (plenty of borders are operating again).

So it would be possible to have both an extended Emergency Decree, and no additional extension of the covid extension program.

 

Also the original extension was introduced during a time when outbound flights were not even possible, but this extension has turned into a long term visa for many who have been using it for multiple years now ????.

It's already quite common for some immigration offices to ask for proof of departure (like in the OP's case).

I'm sure more are hoping it is extended than, not extended.

We will just have to wait, and see like we have to do every 2 months ????.

[merijn]

8 hours ago, Daithi85 said:

18th of August ,so I was applying over 3 weeks to early, they took out the calender and told me to come back 7th of August and i can apply then.When I asked about tommorow being the last day, they very politely said next month will be no problem..

It is not decided and/or published yet if the CE will continue.

The immigration offices are not informed yet about what will happen with the CE.

Edited July 21, 2022 by merijn

[rbkk]

Covid-19 extension #12 done on Tuesday 19th July. Same as always except to say that the return date has been changed back to in 2 weeks time (3rd August) from #11 (month gap).

With MonkeyPox now a thing in Thailand I can foresee an all encompassing "Infectious Diseases Extension' as a possibility!

[RedArmy]

17 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

get the correct visa if you want to stay here for a long time. too much advantage from this covid extension. it's not always a party

Party time for me Jack - You will be pleased to know, that i received a 60 day Covid Extension this morning - Stamped in untill 6th October ????

[RedArmy]

16 hours ago, night_rider said:

 Personally when the Covid extensions are up I'll convert to a Non-O based on retirement

My sentiments exactly.

[ThaiVisaCentre]

16 hours ago, rbkk said:

Covid-19 extension #12 done on Tuesday 19th July. Same as always except to say that the return date has been changed back to in 2 weeks time (3rd August) from #11 (month gap).

With MonkeyPox now a thing in Thailand I can foresee an all encompassing "Infectious Diseases Extension' as a possibility!

For cases like this you would have no issue getting a medical extension while hospitalized, or in forced hospital isolation, there is no need for a new visa type ????. 

 

Maybe our first case in Thailand did not know: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-searching-for-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-man/

[rbkk]

45 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said:

For cases like this you would have no issue getting a medical extension while hospitalized, or in forced hospital isolation, there is no need for a new visa type ????. 

 

Maybe our first case in Thailand did not know: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-searching-for-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-man/

Odd. First case but he's been here since October 2021; that's 9 months ago. Must be lot's of others then.

[ThaiVisaCentre]

Ability to apply for these extensions has been extended by 1 month.
 

 

[metisdead]

Flaming posts have been removed. 

[merijn]

1 hour ago, ThaiVisaCentre said:

Ability to apply for these extensions has been extended by 1 month.
 

 

If i read it correctly they will also only issue a 30 extension instead of the 60 day. ( please correct me if i'm wrong) 

[ThaiVisaCentre]

2 hours ago, merijn said:

If i read it correctly they will also only issue a 30 extension instead of the 60 day. ( please correct me if i'm wrong) 

No, the only change was that they extended the ability to obtain these extensions by 1 month (the extension seems to still be the full 60 day , or under consideration stamp + extension stamp)

[Daithi85]

On 7/21/2022 at 7:26 PM, merijn said:

It is not decided and/or published yet if the CE will continue.

The immigration offices are not informed yet about what will happen with the CE.

Looks like they were right.

[audaciousnomad]

This is not a complaint, just an observation.   It appears to be a gentle transition to exiting the CE program.  My 60-day CE stampe expires on 22-Oct.  I would have been able to apply for another 60-day CE in late Sept, but since they cut the application window by 30 days (now ends 24-Aug), it shuts me out of applying one last time.  Time's up in Sept. Time to make plans to move on. Thank you Thailand...it's been fun.

Edited July 23, 2022 by audaciousnomad

[billd766]

On 7/21/2022 at 5:37 PM, DrJack54 said:

As usual completely unrelated.

The government put covid extensions in place. Not you.

 

And so many people are abusing them.

[ubonjoe]

7 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And so many people are abusing them.

In what way have they abused them?

They must of qualified for them under the written rules or they would not of been issued.

[billd766]

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

In what way have they abused them?

They must of qualified for them under the written rules or they would not of been issued.

AFAIR the rules were brought in because people were unable to get a flight back to their home country and I am quite happy for that to happen.

 

However there are flights back to almost any country in the world now so there is no need for a "Covid" extension any more. If people want to stay in Thailand then get a proper visa and extend on that.

 

If they don't want a proper visa such as you, I and thousands of other expats did/do then go back to their own countries and start again.

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, billd766 said:

AFAIR the rules were brought in because people were unable to get a flight back to their home country and I am quite happy for that to happen.

That's where yourself and many others are wrong.

 

Clearly the covid extensions have not been made available for the reason you imagine.

 

If "unable to get a flight back to home country" was the reason for CE they would have been stopped LONG ago.

To the contrary they have just been extended yet again. 

 

 

[DezLez]

24 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

To the contrary they have just been extended yet again. 

 

But why should there be covid extenions available now if flights and immigrition entry are available in/to the "home" country?

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by DezLez

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, DezLez said:

But why should there be covid extenions available now if flights and immigrition entry are available in/to the "home" country?

 

Do I need to spell it out...

Availability of flights have nothing to do with it.

 

A simple example. 

My friends (tourists)  came to Thailand visa exempt Xmas last year. 

Then obtained 30 day extension followed by covid extension.

There were flight back to USA at that time.

Since then covid extensions have been made available again and again.

Even now land borders are open.

Covid extensions have ZERO to do with ability to exit Thailand.

What don't people understand..

[problemfarang]

On 7/21/2022 at 8:07 AM, sometimewoodworker said:

The covid extension as mentioned could be extended again. But there is no guarantee. So they are doing due diligence in reminding you that you may not get a further extension.

i think the most realistic and best answer to this post.. I dont understand why people are still trying to use covid extension thing!? i do believe almost all countries are opened and there are many flights. So, i cannot understand why one still want to use the visa but not go back to his own country.. The only reason i can think of is the home country has more covid cases or more dangerous than thailand. If so im ok with that, but if this is another abusing the system thing.. im against it

Edited July 24, 2022 by problemfarang

[RedArmy]

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

 

If they don't want a proper visa such as you, I and thousands of other expats did/do then go back to their own countries and start again.

Why do so many posters insist on others going back to their own countries ??

 

When the Covid Extensions finally end, many will either change to a Non O Visa in country or resort to other available options - No need to go anywhere.

[DezLez]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Covid extensions have ZERO to do with ability to exit Thailand.

So why is it called a COVID extension if it has nothing to do with COVID STOPPING them from leaving Thailand and entering their country?

 

 

[DezLez]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Since then covid extensions have been made available again and again.

Which begs the question.

Why are they still available when there is no justification for them!

[problemfarang]

51 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

Why do so many posters insist on others going back to their own countries ??

 

When the Covid Extensions finally end, many will either change to a Non O Visa in country or resort to other available options - No need to go anywhere.

Well the question here is if they can make it non-o, why they dont. Whats the point of using covid extension.. other options, i think what you mean is the people who are trying to leave in the country without a proper visa.. well the thing is they should have the proper visa. This is very unfair for the people who are doing things legally and properly. And this kind of act is one of the reasons why these good people who are trying to do things right, must do more and more paper work! 

Thats the reason many people thinks they need to go back to their country and stop doing everything they can to find a way. It is simple, you need the proper reason or visa to live and stay in thailand like all other countries... and they also will stop waiting for the new covid visa extensions.. im sure its making them crazy too. 

 

[problemfarang]

13 minutes ago, DezLez said:

So why is it called a COVID extension if it has nothing to do with COVID STOPPING them from leaving Thailand and entering their country?

 

 

Tbh i really dont know the real reason of this covid visa. But i know at first it created for the people who cannot fly back to home. Because there were no flights and all borders were closed. 

So im with you. I think its for covid.. 

[DrJack54]

15 minutes ago, DezLez said:

Which begs the question.

Why are they still available when there is no justification for them!

What don't you understand.

Covid extensions are available because the Thai government has made them available.

 

Clearly it is not due to inability to exit Thailand.

You can fly most places tomorrow or exit via land.

 

Is that a difficult concept? 

 

The reason is irrelevant.

Their country their rules.

 

 

[GeorgeCross]

On 7/21/2022 at 5:02 PM, LikeItHot said:

My balls got broken because my passport photos were printed landscape not portrait on my retirement extension and you guys have been getting COVID extensions for 2 and half years no problems. GMAFB. 

who the hell prints their passport photos in landscape?!!

 

damn, id've broken your balls too ????????

 

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by GeorgeCross