Latest regulations on extension of visa application in Thailand in 2020

China citizens in Thailand who cannot return to China in time due to the recent epidemic will automatically apply for visa extension, but the time is still long. So what are the new changes in the visa extension regulations in Thailand in March?

The Immigration Bureau of Chiang Mai, Thailand stressed that from March 2, 2020, in addition to the above circumstances, applying for short-term tourist visa extension (short-termouristvisaextension,

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Foreigners), please go to Promenada one-stop service center of Chiang Mai Immigration Bureau.

Upon receiving the latest notice from the Immigration Bureau of Chiang Mai, China citizens who entered Thailand with tourist visas or visas on arrival and were unable to return to China recently due to the novel coronavirus epidemic need to extend their visas. Please go to the original residence of the Immigration Bureau of Chiang Mai with a letter of consular assistance issued by the Consulate General of China.

In addition, the Immigration Bureau in Chiang Mai reminded that "China citizens who enter Thailand with tourist visas or visas on arrival due to the novel coronavirus epidemic and stay in Thailand are exempt from detention fines", which only applies to China citizens who plan to return to China within the prescribed time limit, excluding China citizens who travel to third countries or other regions via Thailand.

Explanation of visa extension in Thailand during the epidemic period

1. At present, Thailand's Z policy is to exempt all China tourists from fines for extended stay, not just Hubei people! It is said that there is no need to go through any formalities (to be verified) in Phuket. Of course, this is temporary, because the change is rapid and the Z strategy will be adjusted accordingly.

2. Visitors entering landing visa can stay for 15 days, with an extension of 30 days (success). They need to go to the Embassy of China to issue a certificate, and then go through the formalities at the Immigration Bureau of Thailand. After a delay of 30 days, you can repeat the above actions and postpone again (not 100% success).

3. Those who enter the country with a tourist visa can stay for 60 days, which can be extended by 1 month. There is no need to issue a certificate, and the fee is 1900 baht (cash only). After an extension of 1 month, you can issue a certificate and then extend it.

4. The embassy needs the original and photocopy of the passport, the copy of the visa page of the tourist sign or the page stamped by landing visa, and leave the contact information on the copy.

Ps, Thailand exempted this delay penalty, 500 baht a day.