Immigration Is Allowing 30 Day Extensions Of Entries (memorandum dated 18/03)

[ubonjoe 47,533]

Number 1 of memo is to allow more than one 30 day extension for those with tourist visa or visa exempt entries under clause "2.4 In the case of tourism purposes" of police order 327/2557.

 

Number 2 is for those that have entered using a non immigrant visa that can be extended for 30 days under clause "2.28 In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate:"

 

Number 3 is under this in the covering notice of the police order.

"5. In the case where an alien applicant does not meet the full qualifications stipulated by the criteria herein or in other cases not specified in this Order but a competent officer equivalent to or higher than inspector is of the opinion that the alien has legitimate reason for staying in the Kingdom of Thailand, the application shall be forwarded to the Commander of the Royal Thai Police or an authorized competent officer for further consideration of the alien's application."

 

Downloads of memo.

English: Immigration memo 30 day extensions.pdf  Thai: Immigration memo 30 day extensions (Thai).pdf

[scubascuba3 10,452]

They can keep going back for additional 30 days? 30 days are unlikely to be enough

[KhunKenAP 2,144]

However, going to the Thai Immigration office could expose you the virus. Why force people to go to a crowded office full of potential carriers? Just make it automatic and check on departure.

[CanuckThai 1,730]

Well, it's a start.  At least someone has recognized that there are people here in limbo.  The humanitarian efforts are bringing a tear to my eye....

Edited March 22, 2020 by CanuckThai

[from the home of CC 9,250]

so clause 3 is for those who entered on visa exempt ? Asking for my Canadian friends that picked such a superb time to come visit..

[jackdd 8,425]

Imho this is only for citizens from countries listed on this document. But they didn't write this really clear, so could also be for everybody, but to be sure we have to wait for reports from people next week.

[ubonjoe 47,533]

4 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

so clause 3 is for those who entered on visa exempt ? Asking for my Canadian friends that picked such a superb time to come visit..

I justed edited the topic to make it clearer that is is for all entries for tourism purposes.

[ubonjoe 47,533]

1 minute ago, jackdd said:

Imho this is only for citizens from countries listed on this document. But they didn't write this really clear, so could also be for everybody, but to be sure we have to wait for reports from people next week.

You are wrong. The first paragraph clarifies it.

 

[ubonjoe 47,533]

7 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Why this bs about letter from embassy?  Got an empty warehouse to keep them all?

That is only needed for number 2. They are required under the clause mentioned. Most people will not need the letter.

[ubonjoe 47,533]

23 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

They can keep going back for additional 30 days? 30 days are unlikely to be enough

Yes you can if needed.

[Yorkshire Tea 1,284]

3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That is only needed for number 2. They are required under the clause mentioned. Most people will not need the letter.

It applies to me.  What do you mean by most people will not need the letter?

[Canuck1966 4,840]

Why not do what the South Koreans did and just give everybody amnesties for a period of time?

[Canuck1966 4,840]

The immigration offices are going to be rammed

[CLS 1,540]

So with NON-O you need a letter, as tourist not.

Makes sense?

[ubonjoe 47,533]

2 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

What do you mean by most people will not need the letter?

I think the majority of people that will need the extension are here as tourists.

Not many people are on a non immigrant visa entry.