Answered4 years ago
Can I extend my EDU visa in Thailand for an additional three months after it expires?
Hi. My 6 month EDU visa ends Aug 20 (muay thai.) I'd like to stay at least 3 more months. Can I extend it or do I need to leave Thailand?
Answer summary
A user inquired about extending their 6-month EDU visa for another three months, which expires on August 20. The response emphasized that the school responsible for the original visa issue holds the authority to facilitate any extension. If extension is not possible, one suggestion involves traveling to Cambodia to apply for an eVisa and subsequently obtaining a 30-day extension in Thailand.
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Christina ****
Just curious, what school was able to get you a 6mo ed visa?
Dimitris ************
@Garry *****
can you pm me details of the school? And cost?
Garry ******
OPshould I just do go to Cambodia for 5 days, apply for evisa when I'm there and do a 30 day extension in TH?
Frank-Steven ***********
@Garry *****
Does your home country Canada have Thai eVisa? If so, you can apply for one there (online only) and use that one for a border bounce with a neighbor country. Or covid extension as suggested.Garry ******
OP@Frank-Steven **********
Yes it does. So I physically don't have to be in Canada, right? Hypothetically, can I apply while I'm in Thailand and when I get it just go to Cambodia and come back to Thailand with the e-visa?EDIT: I just tried on the e-visa application system. It seems I have to go to the embassy if I am in Cambodia... and it seems I can't apply while in Thailand
Frank-Steven ***********
@Garry *****
That’s what I would attempt rather than having to physically visit a consulate in a neighbor country, yes. But again: covid extension might be the easier fix here.Brandon ************
@Garry *****
None of the countries around Thailand have evisa. You must apply in person if you want a visa in any nearby country.Garry ******
OP@Brandon ***********
oh I see. Do you know how many days I can get if I get for an in person tourist visa as a Canadian in Cambodia (or any nearby country)Garry ******
OP@Brandon ***********
Thank you broBrandon ************
@Garry *****
not sure. You could try posting a question just asking that. I'm much more familiar with options inside Thailand than outsideGarry ******
OP@Brandon ***********
This sounds like the best option. I'll get head to the local Thai embassy as soon as I get to the other country. Do you have any recommendations which country(s) has a lenient/friendly Thai embassy that I should consider?Brandon ************
@Garry *****
Tourist visas are 60 days on entry that can be extended for 30 days, regardless of where you get it. There's only one tourist visa for Thailand.Brandon ************
Only your school can answer that question. They are the ones who provided you with the visa in the first place, and they are the ones who can provide you the paperwork to extend it.
You cannot extend an ED visa on your own.
You cannot extend an ED visa on your own.
Garry ******
OP@Brandon ***********
yeah they said they can't. So I have to leave. Does just going to Cambodia for 5 days, applying for evisa when I'm there and do a 30 day extension back in TH make sense?Michael ********
@Garry *****
cambodia doesnt have e visa you have to apply at embassyMichael ********
@Garry *****
not sure used to be 2 days have to check out some reports people have posted here about cambodia visa runs post covid restrictionsGarry ******
OP@Michael *******
do you know how many days it takes?Brandon ************
@Garry *****
You can apply for the Covid extension until July 25th. It's a 60 day extension that starts the day you apply. But if you are approved or not is up to the immigration officer at the time of application so have a plan B ready if you decide to apply.
Also be aware that immigration offices are going to be swamped leading up to this date with everyone trying to apply before it ends.
Brandon ************
@Garry *****
anyone can apply for Covid extensionGarry ******
OP@Brandon ***********
Edu visa holders are eligible for covid extension also?Activity
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