Immigration update: Thailand | Auto extension of all visas until 31 July, 2020
Immigration update: Thailand | Auto extension of all visas until 31 July 2020
Under the background of COVID-19, the Ministry of Interior has granted permission to automatically extend all visas until 31 July 2020, effective immediately.
Who will be affected?
All foreigners residing in Thailand and having their visas expire from 26 March, 2020
Impact
This announcement applies to foreigners who are currently residing in Thailand under all visa types.
Below are the changes following this announcement:
1. Visas of the aforementioned foreigners will be automatically extended until 31 July, 2020, provided that their visas have not expired prior to 26 March, 2020
2. 90 days reporting of the aforementioned foreigners due from 26 March, 2020 will be exempted temporarily until 31 July, 2020.
The Immigration Bureau will process the above mentioned steps automatically without any fees. This announcement will stand until further notice from the government.
Santa Fe Analysis
As COVID-19 situation continues to escalate, we recommend all travelers to practice hygiene and safety measures first, and avoid non-essential travels during this time.
If the above policy applies to you, then you no longer need to seek extension of your visa for the time being. For more information, please reach out to your local Santa Fe Consultant.
Should you have any questions, please contact the following:
Ada Zhou
Immigration Manager – Thailand
Santa Fe Relocation
Bangkok, Thailand
D: +66 2742 9890 ext.146
M: +66 98 267 6975
E: Ada.Zhou@santaferelo.com
Robert Day
Group Head of Immigration Operations
Santa Fe Relocation
London, UK
D: +44 7990 021125
E: Robert.Day@santaferelo.com
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