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What should I do if immigration refuses to extend my Covid visa and I need to leave Thailand?

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Feb 17, 2022
3 years ago
Isi *************
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Hello, today I was by the immigration to extend my Covid Visa. They didn't extend and mean I have to leave. I asked for the 7 days stamp but they don't gave me. May I insist?
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A user faced an issue at immigration when attempting to extend their Covid Visa, which was refused, and they did not receive the normal 7-day grace stamp. The conversation reveals others sharing similar experiences and advice concerning the complexities of Thai visa regulations, especially regarding renewal times, options for leaving the country, and suggestions to use visa agents. The participants discussed neighboring countries' entry requirements, specifically Cambodia, and highlighted the importance of not delaying visa matters.
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Daniel ******
Food for thought. Don't leave your visa renewal until the last day especially if you are unaware of holidays and overcrowded immigration centres.
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Martin *********
How many 1,000b notes were concealed in the application papers?
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Brahim ******
It's time to pack your bag and head home chief
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Michel *********
Ich kann dir nur Glück wünschen!

Gerade wenn du anscheinend auf den letzten Drucker gewartet hast, und nun stehst du unter Druck.

Und mit der weltweiten Lage, die wir alle kennen, hast du ja die Arschkarte richtig gekriegt!

Vielleicht schaffst du es, mit einer Agentur, das Problem zu lösen. Leider kann ich dir keine weiterempfehlen, da ich selber ignorant in diesem Wesen bin... Ich würde sogar von dieser Option abraten! Es wird dir viel Geld kosten, und vielleicht trotzdem Ärger: Es könnte sogar sein, dass dein neues Visum gleich ungültig ist und dein Geld trotzdem fort ist!

Kambodscha, wie von anderen hier empfohlen, könnte eine Option, aber dafür bräuchtest du eine gute Portion Glück: Bist du nicht geimpft, musst du 14 Tage in die Quarantäne. Bist du doch geimpft, wird aber ein einziger aller Flugzeug-Passagiere positiv getestet, müssen ALLE in die Quarantäne, egal oder geimpft oder nicht.

Und Quarantäne in Kambodscha können teuer wie schrecklich sein! Das sage ich als Kambodscha-Veteran, sozusagen.

Als EU-Bürgerin könntest du vielleicht wieder in die EU fliegen, muss ja nicht Österreich sein, kann ein Billig-Land irgendwo in Ost-Europa, wofür du kein Visum brauchst.

Von dort könntest du deine Rückkehr ins Land des Lächelns vorbereiten.
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Isi *************
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So any of you guys know what land I can enter? I wanted go to Cambodia, but have no time for visa
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Edgar ************
@Isi ************
 Only african countries and mexico. The rest you need all sorts of crap, insurance tests jabs etc
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Jamie *******
@Isi ************
 unfortunately you need to appy for an e Visa to enter Cambodia. You can only fly in. If you need some more info on this you can PM me. I got mine approved on 24 hours but it can take longer.
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@Jamie ******
 couldn't you just fly into Cambodia and immediately fly out once you get your passport stamped? Do everything same day
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Isi *************
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@Bruce ********
 no, I need the Thailand Pass, insurance, Sht Hotels and everything
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@Isi ************
 visa on arival in cambodia however i heard but not 100% sure cambodia and laos are still closed for tourists untill end of this month. Check embassy of country to find current status.
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Isi *************
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@Subzero **********
 you need a visa for Cambodia since Nov 21. I try to get a online visa but available not under 1 week
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@Isi ************
 man looks like borderrun is not what it was years before
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Edgar ************
Just pay a visa agent to get the job done man. They make sure the money reaches the right pockets.
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Michel *********
@Joshua ************
If there is any you could recommend...
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Edgar ************
@Michel ********
 I have one in Pattaya. That's the only one I've used. Currently looking for a new one in Bangkok because I've moved here.
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Florian ********
Same thing happened to me this morning in Samut Prakarn
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@Florian *******
 may I ask the reason of refusal for extension?
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@Thomas ************
 they didnt give me any reason. I assume its because ive done it too many times
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Peter *********
What visa you on ?
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Isi *************
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@Peter ********
 had a non-b
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@Isi ************
 ok can not extend covid on this visa they give you 7 days then have to leave Thailand 🙄
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Nigel *********
@Peter ********
 If sh'ed have gone on tuesday than would have got the 7 days to leave . Visa ended yesterday so now on overstay so can not
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@Nigel *********************
 ok understand 👌
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Isi *************
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@Peter ********
 no, they don't gave me the 7 days
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@Isi ************
 that need give you 7 days or will be overstay and 500 baht fine for each day ovrrstay
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Isi *************
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Yesterday, but immigration was closed so I was today
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@Isi ************
 Ok, so now you're on overstay, you cant get any kind of extension on overstay so now theres nothing to extend (no fine for today as yesterday was PH) . I think you're out of options.
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Isi *************
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@Nigel *********************
 ok... I can't find a ticket for today, tomorrow 10:30 the next possibility. Will this be a problem if I want re-enter?
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Brian ********
@Isi ************
Visa over stay

Overstaying your date in your passport is breaking the law.

Many times on here people ask is it ok to overstay - 1, 2, 5 days etc. The fine at the immigration exit desk is 500 baht per day of overstay. Some immigration officers will waive the fine if it is only 1 day, but you’ll still get a red stamp in your passport.

HoweVer if you are stopped inside the country for any reason - like at a police check point - even on your way to airport or border crossing then be prepared for a whole lot of trouble.

The police may arrest you as you have broken the law. If they do you’ll be fined in court and then sent to the nearest Immigration Detention Centre, where you will be kept until you buy a one way ticket back to your home country. If you don’t have the funds for that you will be kept there until you find some means of raising those funds. Once you have your ticket, you will be deported and blacklisted from entering the country for up to 5 years.

Sounds dramatic but it sometimes happens. 500 baht a day sounds cheaper than 1900 baht at a local immigration office but in the overall scheme of things it is never wise to overstay.
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Isi *************
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@Brian *******
 thanks for the information 🙏. I read your text already by other postings.
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Nigel *********
@Isi ************
 nope.. 500thb fine on the way out and a little red stamp but no ban or anything like that
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Isi *************
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@Nigel *********************
 ok... Because I had a small panic attack for the moment 😅 I didn't know that yesterday immigration was closed...
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@Isi ************
 Always try and make yourself aware of public holidays in your host country AND, should you be in a position to do a visa run in the future.. public holidays of the country youre visiting to get said visa... got caught out once on that one in Kuala Lumpur for a long weekend
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when does your current visa/extension run out?
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