Can I change my non-immigrant ED visa from single entry to multiple entry using TM86 and a university letter?

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Sep 27, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m currently on a non immigrant ed visa. I could only get single entry when I applied for visa in Australia. Now my visa is due for renewal/extension - can I use the TM86 for (and letter from my university) to change classification to multiple entry for my ed visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A non-immigrant ED visa holder cannot change their visa from single entry to multiple entry directly using TM86 and a university letter. Upon expiration of the initial 90-day period, they can apply for an extension of stay based on their studies with documentation from their school. If they wish to travel abroad during this period, they will need to obtain a re-entry permit.

Robert *******

No you can not. With the visa you got a 90 day Admitted to Stay period. If you come to the end you can apply for an Extension of Stay based on studying with papers from your school. Depending on the course you follow this will be 60 or 90 day days. If you like to travel abroad during in that period you need a re-entry permit, on return you will get the same Admitted Until date stamped in your passport.

6 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks I just did the single re-entry permit to travel to Hanoi for field trip last week. I'd rather pay more and do multiple re-entry this time to save all the mucking about in immigration/airports everytime I want to travel abroad.

6 years ago

Robert *******

If you have a stamp like that with Extension of Stay permitted up to .. July 2019 than you can apply for the Multiple Re-Entry permit and when you travel, on return you will get the same date .. July 2019 stamped in your passport. Example of re-entry permit:

6 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Oh I mean I have a letter from Thammasat uni that will assist me in my request to get extension until July 2019 on my Ed Visa...

But from what I can gather, I can not change the classification of visa from SE to ME.

6 years ago

Robert *******

The Extension of Stay is not a letter, it is a stamp in your passport and has no entries provided because you already in Thailand. This is an example of the Extension of Stay:

6 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok I already have the letter of extension until July 2019. Looks like its a multi re-entry permit. The permit will last the length of my extension won't it (July 2019)?

6 years ago

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Bent ******

You can buy extra entries when you are in Thailand.

6 years ago

Bent ******

@Ry**

no problem. Enjoy your stay and your trips.

6 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Oh I’m close to chaengwattana immigration in BKK. I intend to travel a bit around Asia whilst I’m here (study field trips and vacation breaks) so really seeking the multiple. If I can change the visa category to ME - it appears more cost effective

6 years ago

Bent ******

Not sure where in Thailand you are but here in Chiang Mai it is at the newly opened immigration office they sell them. Between Airport Plaza mall and Airport entrance.

6 years ago

Bent ******

@Ry**

yes, I am just not sure about the price. You can also buy just one entry, cheaper.

6 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

You mean purchase a multi re entry permit for 3800 thb?

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