British Embassy In Bangkok starts issuing support letter for visa extensions

The British Embassy in Bangkok has announced that it will issue support letters for any visa type so that British nationals stuck in Thailand can extend their stay in the country instead of having to risk infection by travelling either back home or to another country.

“The British Embassy can issue a letter to support applications to extend existing visas. Those holding a tourist visa should first apply for a 30-day extension at an Immigration Office,” said the notice issued on the Gov.uk website for the British Embassy in Thailand.

The notice adds that to apply, email Bangkok.DocumentaryServices@fco.gov.uk with evidence of:

• Copy of biodata page of passport

• Entry stamp

• Visa stamp/sticker with expiry date

The move follows hundreds of foreigners presenting themselves at the main Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town (Mar 23) to extend their stays in Thailand.

If the foreigner cannot obtain such a letter, Phuket Immigration were unable to help them, Lt Col Udom re-confirmed.

B500 a day fines are being levied on any people who remain in the country after their permits to stay have expired.