Israeli tourists who are unable to return home were asked to contact Phuket Immigration to apply for a temporary stay in the Kingdom, said an announcement issued by Phuket Immigration this morning (Oct 11).
Israeli nationals traveling in Thailand on visa exemption, a 30-day visa or a 60-day tourist visa can extend their stay once and not more than 30 days, by providing the following documents:
- Application form (TM.7) available at the Phuket Immigration Office
- Photos (4x6 cm) are required with the application
- Copy of passport pages (bio page and the last entry to Thailand)
- Address registration (TM.30)
- Fee B1,900 (cash only)
Israeli tourists who have completed a 30-day extension to stay described above and are still unable to return to the country can apply for extension of stay as a ‘case of necessity’, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate. A ‘case of necessity’ extension of stay is for no more than 30 days at a time, and requires the following documents:
- Application form (TM.7) with picture (4x6 cm)
- Form STM.2 (Form acknowledging the criteria and conditions for permission to stay temporarily in the Kingdom)
- Form The Acknowledgment of Penalties for a Visa Overstay (signed)
- The original letter from the embassy or consulate in Thailand
- Copy of passport pages (bio page , last entry to Thailand and extension stamp)
- Address registration (TM.30)
- Fee B1,900 (cash only)
Phuket Immigration can be contacted by calling 076-221905 or the hotline 1178. The office is located at 482 Phuket Rd, Talad Tai, Muang, Phuket 83000 (see map below).
For more information, visit the Phuket Immigration website or official Facebook page, or email phuketimm109@gmail.com