News Forum - Deadline to apply for “Covid” visa extension extended by 2 months

[Thaiger]

The deadline to apply for a 60-day “Covid” visa extension in Thailand has been extended by two months, until July 25. The extension follows the Thai government’s decision to extend the country’s “State of Emergency” until July 31. A “Covid” visa extension is designed for foreigners residing in Thailand who are unable to return to their home country due to the ongoing pandemic. On Friday, Thailand’s “State of Emergency” was extended by another two months. The emergency decree allows Thailand’s Covid-19 task force – the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA – to make decisions about Covid-19 restrictions and […]

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[oldschooler]

Can see this Covid emergency / Thai pass / masking / Covid Extensions extended yet another two months to 1 October then all dropped to boost / recover the first post- Covid High Season. Low Season perhaps used for a maximum effort to reduce Covid to “ endemic” ?

[Cabra]

If you have been relying on these extensions the best advise is to look into longer term visa options if you wish to continue to stay in the Kingdom. The end is near, don't wait and don't be caught surprised

[Highlandman]

2 hours ago, oldschooler said:

Can see this Covid emergency / Thai pass / masking / Covid Extensions extended yet another two months to 1 October then all dropped to boost / recover the first post- Covid High Season. Low Season perhaps used for a maximum effort to reduce Covid to “ endemic” ?

I don't think so. This will be the last time the extension is offered.

The TP will probably be scrapped by July 1.

Masking could be permanent - besides, with monkeypox making an appearance it's very likely that restrictions will be back by October anyway. The government probably believes there's no point in removing masking if it will be needed again in a few months. Thais have gotten used to it and hardly anyone is pushing for it to go away, except us expats and visitors.