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Will immigration services in Thailand continue to operate normally during potential lockdowns?

Apr 17, 2021
4 years ago
Ryan ********
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With restrictions and potential lockdowns coming.....I have a question.

Anybody here last April/May was immigration still operating normally? I have an extension due in a few weeks for my ED visa and just wondered what happens if the worst happens. Thanks in advance.
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The community members suggest that immigration services in Thailand are likely to operate normally, even during potential lockdowns. There was a discussion about the possibility of a visa amnesty, but opinions vary on its likelihood. Some mentioned that certain offices might require appointments for extensions.
Colin **********
Some offices you need to book an appointment for and extension (Prachinburi)
Bobby ********
Yes. Essential service. They did introduce a visa amnesty, until they realised they could milk farangs for easy money and replaced it with 60 day extensions. I think it'll be business as usual, they might space the seats out a bit further in the car park! 🤣
Benjamin ******
The worse what would happen is a visa amnesty. I wouldn’t bet on it.

I would assume the immigration offices will stay open as normal
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