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Can I get a COVID extension visa in Thailand if my STV expires soon?

Special Tourist Visa (STV)COVID Extension Visa Visa Extension Process Immigration Rules Thailand

Aug 9, 2021

4 years ago

Mohit **********************

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Hello! 

 My STV (Special tourist visa) expires on 22 august. 

I would like a covid extension visa, do i need a letter from the Indian embassy to show to the immigration? 

What’s the most valid reason i can give to the immigration officer for getting a covid extension visa?

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The user is seeking advice on extending their Special Tourist Visa (STV) that expires on August 22, and whether they need documentation from the Indian embassy for a COVID extension visa. They are also asking for valid reasons to present to immigration for this extension. However, responses indicate that the STV cannot be converted into another visa within Thailand, and the only available extension is a 90-day STV extension.

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Mohit **********************

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Thank you for your reply gentlemen, i will go personally to request because i really need the extension. Can i go speak to someone at CW or MTT?

4 years ago

Adrian ******

@मोहित *****************

Good to see a report regarding this particular situation. If possible, please do share with us here the outcome of your request with the IO at CW. Thanks.

4 years ago

Mohit **********************

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@Adrian *****

i got an email from Air India that says all rescue flights to india are full. You can show that from your local airline. Or you can take a screenshot of the webpage that shows no flights available to your country.

4 years ago

Adrian ******

@मोहित *****************

Thanks, great to hear. I imagine you will only be able to visit CW 3 days before 22 Aug (your visa expiry date) to process your extension? Do keep us posted on how it goes, and best of luck with it!

4 years ago

Mohit **********************

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@Benjamin *****

thank you for reminding me of 22nd being a Sunday!

4 years ago

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Mohit **********************

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@Adrian *****

they asked me to come on the second last or the last day before my STV expires with a proof that shows there is no flight to india.

4 years ago

Mohit **********************

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@Benjamin *****

a screenshot of the webpage

4 years ago

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Mohit **********************

Ellie *******

4 years ago

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Ellie *******

The only extension available for you is a 90days STV extension.

4 years ago

James ********

Sorry but the STV visa cannot be changed into any other visa inside Thailand.

You will have to leave Thailand by the expiration date of your current permission to stay date stamped in your passport which you say is August 22nd

It's a rule that was disclosed when you applied for the STV visa. The visa allowed you a maximum of 270 days in Thailand.

4 years ago

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