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Can I extend a Non-ED visa for an internship in Thailand without a support letter from the French Embassy?

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Any HRs, companies, or French interns here on a Non-ED visa?

We've been informed that the French Embassy no longer issues support letters for visa extensions. Has anyone recently extended their visa without this document? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals on a Non-ED visa for internships in Thailand, specifically relating to the French Embassy's recent decision to stop issuing support letters for visa extensions. A commenter mentions that education visas for internships are not eligible for extensions and advises that the only option is to leave Thailand and apply for a new visa. Another commentator highlights that the embassy's document is merely clarifying their policy, and issues concerning internships should be addressed with the hosting company.

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The document issued by the French embassy is just a clarification of their policy. And the French embassy is definitely not concerned when the internship is done in a company located in Thailand. The concerned people must deal with the company in which they do their internships.

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It doesn't matter what documents you do or do not have from your embassy. Education visas for internships are not eligible for extensions. Your only option is to leave Thailand and apply for a new ED once the 90 days is up.

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