Can I cancel my education visa before leaving Thailand instead of extending it?

Education Visa Visa Cancellation Visa Extension Immigration Process Travel in Thailand Expat Advice

Aug 5, 2024

4 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I currently have an education visa (original stamp, not extension) and I'm due for my first extension soon (Aug 20). However, I plan to leave Thailand on Aug 26 and I do not need to re-enter on this visa. 

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My question is, instead of going through the process to extend this visa, can I go to immigration to "cancel" the visa and get a "get out of Thailand within 7 days" stamp?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of canceling their education visa instead of applying for an extension, given their intention to leave Thailand shortly after the extension due date. Responses reveal that while one cannot directly cancel a visa, they can approach immigration to either apply for an extension (which is likely to be denied) or to obtain a 7-day exit stamp. The importance of having supporting documentation and the potential implications of receiving a denial stamp are also discussed.

Chris *******

You cannot cancel a 90 day visa, you can only cancel extensions.

At the end of your 90 day visa, apply for an extension and get denied, they will give you 7 days to leave Thailand.

4 months ago

Eric *****

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@Chris ******

this would not be considered “overstay” correct?

4 months ago

Chris *******

@Eric ****

no not overstay but a "denial of extension " still not a great stamp to have.

Not so much for Thailand but other countries may frown upon a denial or overstay stamp.

4 months ago

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Chris *******

Bob **********

Just leave and I got a feeling your coming back on an exempt stamp

4 months ago

Eric *****

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@Bob *********

I’m not.

4 months ago

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Eric *****

Tim ********

Just leave.

4 months ago

John **********

If you are already on an extension of stay you need to cancel it at immigration with a letter from your school. You can't cancel a visa. Check your passport. You should leave the day you either cancel your current (you can do this in advance) or the day your visa expires. But you can go to immigration and apply for an extension which they will refuse and give you 7 days to leave the country, make sure you take your flight details with you and be aware it normally starts immediately, it's not added to your existing date

4 months ago

Eric *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am not on extension of stay right now. Does that change anything?

4 months ago

John **********

@Eric ****

as regards having to cancel anything yes, you don't need to. You should be able to get an address 7 days by going to immigration and explaining what you want. You would need to apply for an extension which costs 1900 baht, which they will deny and they should give you 7 days to get out of the country. Timing is important

4 months ago

Eric *****

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@John *********

thank you

4 months ago

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Eric *****

Bart **************

Okay something went wrong, let's try this again.

I think you can indeed do that. Nice trick! But I'd prefer some backing from the more senior members in this group before proceeding, don't take my word for it.

4 months ago

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Bart **************

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If I cancel my ED extension of stay, can I leave Thailand a day earlier than the cancellation date?

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