Thailand issues automatic visa extension for foreigners
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Minister of Interior Anupong Paochinda have signed an executive order granting visa amnesty to foreigners left stranded in Thailand by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thailand issues automatic visa extension for foreigners (Photo: Thailand's Immigration Bureau)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai PrimeMinister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Minister of Interior Anupong Paochinda havesigned an executive order granting visaamnesty to foreignersleft stranded in Thailand by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The notice was released by the Ministryof Interior on April 8.
Accordingly, entry visas of foreignersexpiring from March 26 onwards will automatically be extended until April 30 withouthaving to apply for an extension, and not be fined 500 baht (15 USD) perday for this case as previously prescribed.
Those who are due for 90 days reportsbetween March 26 and April 30 are temporarily exempted from reporting in thisperiod until further notice.
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Thailand issues automatic visa extension for foreigners (Photo: Thailand's Immigration Bureau) 
