Popular Post rooster59 Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 Don’t risk an overstay: Foreigners in Thailand urged to renew ‘visas’ BEFORE 26 Sept The Immigration Bureau has announced that all kinds of long and short term visas can be extended at immigration offices nationwide from now until the 26 September. All visas will start their validity from the 27th of this month. Earlier this week, Manager reported that this measure was introduced out of concern for foreigners in a bid to stop overcrowding at offices. All those on short term (non-stamped visas) such as TR, TS and VOA should leave the country by the 26th. But there are exceptions. Those who are sick can get an extension with a medical certificate. Those who cannot get a flight or who are experiencing problems related to the pandemic can get a letter from their embassy or consulate. The certificates and letters cab then be taken to immigration and these cases can get extensions of 30 days each time. All those on long term visas of any kind will receive extensions valid from September 27th. Ninety day reports can all be done as normal. Foreigners in Thailand should also be reminded that normal overstay fines and penalties will apply from September 27th. More information: https://www.immigration.go.th/en/ -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-09-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airalee Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? 3 8 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Teavee Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Airalee said: As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? You don't have to do anything until 27th Oct, but you can go in on 26th September to extend it if your IO allows extensions up to 45 days before the due date. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldie Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, Airalee said: As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? All this amnesty stuff has nothing to do with retirement extensions. You have to continue as if this amnesty wouldn't exist. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matzzon Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, Airalee said: As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? Why would you need to do that? You have a valid permission to stay longer than until 26 sept. It´s only people on amnesty that needs to do this. 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just wondering, how many types of visas this country have? i guess like 2 dozens and even more, the day that this country will streamline their visas type that will be the day they send home half of the people that work in immigration centers in the country and confusing will be minimized... 8 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 25 minutes ago, ezzra said: Just wondering, how many types of visas this country have? i guess like 2 dozens and even more, the day that this country will streamline their visas type that will be the day they send home half of the people that work in immigration centers in the country and confusing will be minimized... What confusion? Do you still don't know what sort of visa you need? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AgentSmith Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Airalee said: As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? It just means that all foreigners wishing to stay in Thailand need to have arranged some means of staying here legally before the 26th. Since you have a visa and valid extension there is no need for you to go to immigration this month. Just stick to your own stamp schedule and you'll be fine. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 Translation: Immigration Limited needs your money. A government driven by pure pettiness. You know that money would be spent on rent and food, helping the humble Thai. I know I know..... 6 6 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 But but but, I heard from somebody that it is ..% sure that it will be extended. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Are those who are using APEX Cards required to leave by the 26th? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: But but but, I heard from somebody that it is ..% sure that it will be extended. The missing number is 0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post misterphil Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 Tried to extend on Friday and was told I will lose days if I extend now. I emphasised that it should start 27th September but the IMO was adamant and they put this stamp in my passport. 3 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: But but but, I heard from somebody that it is ..% sure that it will be extended. I think we can gather that there are 3 chances of this happening - slim, fat, and no along with 2 hopes - bob and .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 My new English neighbour renting the house opposite is under the amnesty. I asked him if he'd got a new visa yet (his plan was to get a volunteer visa) but he said no, he was waiting to see what happens. He's expecting the government to extend the amnesty again, I guess. As I understand it, he's left it too late now to get a volunteer visa, he's in his forties and reasonably fit so I doubt he'd get a medical visa, and there are flights back to the UK every week so he can't get a letter from the embassy to say that he can't return. I wonder what his plan is now? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vandeventer Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 This again is just a big push to get people out of the country. They did not say NO amnesty again,just don't let the door hit you in the back side on the way out. Another amnesty this week for sure? 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, misterphil said: Tried to extend on Friday and was told I will lose days if I extend now. I emphasised that it should start 27th September but the IMO was adamant and they put this stamp in my passport. What was the original immigration status (type of entry) that you were able to claim the amnesty on? Maybe Saraburi Immigration are a bit busy with all those agent-filed extensions from Phuket squatters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtfracing Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, misterphil said: Tried to extend on Friday and was told I will lose days if I extend now. I emphasised that it should start 27th September but the IMO was adamant and they put this stamp in my passport. This immigration office makes their own rules as they want 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Airalee said: As usual...clear as mud. So my previous extension based on retirement that is stamped until Oct 27 means nothing and I need to get to immigration by the 26th of September? No need to until October i would advise you go a few days prior rather than leave it until the last day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, recom273 said: I think we can gather that there are 3 chances of this happening - slim, fat, and no along with 2 hopes - bob and .. extend it or not ,I'll be content in paying for a new visa B2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 My friend who has an OA went to the IO last month to do 90 day report they looked at his passport and handed it back to him saying call us on 17 September as we expect to know what’s happening by then his yearly OA expires on that day it appears the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing I expect more announcements in the coming days I cannot see why they just cannot give another 3 months amnesty if 100,000 People leave that’s a fair loss of income to the local economy Whilst people are stuck the saving grace is that they are spending money. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoshark Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Yes you MUST report before sept 26. I’m here on retirement visa. Why take a chance? Get off your ass and go to immigration 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Percy P Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ezzra said: Just wondering, how many types of visas this country have? i guess like 2 dozens and even more, the day that this country will streamline their visas type that will be the day they send home half of the people that work in immigration centers in the country and confusing will be minimized... Malaysia .present your Passport to IO on entry .at borader. It's stamped 3 month stay handed back. No papers to make out ,no photographs required. 100% Edited September 13, 2020 by Percy P 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tchooptip Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Matzzon said: Why would you need to do that? You have a valid permission to stay longer than until 26 sept. It´s only people on amnesty that needs to do this. ???? 1+1=2 ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaffas21 Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) i'm leaving at the end of next week, mainly to avoid the crowds, but it occurs some people could wait it out for two months acrue a 20,000 baht over stay fine and then leave. The reason i'm leaving is that I don't see borders opening up until December at the earliest for normal tourists . So i dont think the overstayers have a good plan in that case they might get banned. These expensive hotels on the Phuket model are something else. I also think the thai government have made it clear this time its the end, there aren't even any rumours of another extension so thats a waste of time. That being said before the last amnesty a member of the government was telling all foreigners to get out. However this time I think its clear. That neighbour mentioned by someone earlier in his rented house might want to get his flight booked. Back home I can get some walking in for about three months, something its impossible to do here in 35 degree heat with a mask on. I expect to come back fitter and stronger. Edited September 13, 2020 by jaffas21 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 Madness. Just let everyone here already stay for as long as they want. Work together for once--you have one ministry wanting to kick foreigners out while the tourist ministry daily comes up with one wacky unsuccessful scheme after the other to desperately try to get foreigners to visit. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PEE TEE Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 57 minutes ago, Guderian said: My new English neighbour renting the house opposite is under the amnesty. I asked him if he'd got a new visa yet (his plan was to get a volunteer visa) but he said no, he was waiting to see what happens. He's expecting the government to extend the amnesty again, I guess. As I understand it, he's left it too late now to get a volunteer visa, he's in his forties and reasonably fit so I doubt he'd get a medical visa, and there are flights back to the UK every week so he can't get a letter from the embassy to say that he can't return. I wonder what his plan is now? me thinks he will have a problem unless he thinks right about another extension . he will be on overstay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, newnative said: Madness. Just let everyone here already stay for as long as they want. Work together for once--you have one ministry wanting to kick foreigners out while the tourist ministry daily comes up with one wacky unsuccessful scheme after the other to desperately try to get foreigners to visit. would be great but wishful thinking i guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffas21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, PEE TEE said: me thinks he will have a problem unless he thinks right about another extension . he will be on overstay you can't get another extension without a letter from your embassy for which you need a fairly good excuse like your sick and can't fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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