Can I Extend My Non-O Visa and Change to an ED Visa in Thailand?

Mar 22, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok, I was told to make my own post, sorry if this has been asked before. 

Me: Swedish male, Thammasat Student but on a Non Imm O ME visa based on wife, visa from Savannakhet.

Stamp expire 23rd April 

1. If I extend 60 days the 20-21st, will my visa be void after?|

2. Can I change to ED visa in country (starting a master program in Aug), or do I need to do it abroad if so. 

3. If Sweden gives me a letter that says I get over 40k baht a month can I make a year extension right away on this visa? (all income coming from the Swedish state abroad). 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a Swedish Thammasat student on a Non Imm O visa based on marriage, seeks guidance on extending his visa, changing to an ED visa, and the implications of income verification for visa extension. Key points discussed include the validity of the visa after extending the entry stamp, the process of changing to an ED visa in-country, and the criteria for applying for a one-year extension based on income.

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Benjamin ******

Since Jens Roth got the information he needs, I'm closing comments.

5 years ago

Jelly ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks all,

@Robert ******

gave me the confirmation I pretty much longed for, i.e. extension is not = visa being void. Whatever happens in 3 months is anybody's guess, and nothing more than a guess so let's leave it at that. Thanks again, much appreciated!

5 years ago

Sean *************

2 is easiest. Get an extension based on your school. Paperwork for Thammasat is very basic. Easy.

5 years ago

Sean *************

Get them to issue the letter with advance notice. Thammasat has been not running at full admin lately (registrar was closed all last week) because your director has to sign the letter.

Cancelling my ED visa wasn’t as easy. And you cannot get off the ED visa and onto another without an embassy visit/trip outside.

But, getting onto the ED extension is easy as pie

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

Can an extension of stay based on studying be given on an Non-O visa? The more I think about it, the more I think it can't.

5 years ago

Jelly ******

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Even without an ED visa to begin with?

5 years ago

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Jelly ******

Robert *******

i agree with the 60 days Extension of Stay based on family, the valid until date on the visa does not change, so the visa stays valid until the same date. If Sweden gives you the income affidavit you can apply for the Extension of Stay based on being married with a Thai National.

You can not switch in country from an valid Non Immigrant O visa to an Non Immigrant ED Visa.

5 years ago

Jelly ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Robert, my biggest worry was the visa would be void after

5 years ago

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Jelly ******

Benjamin ******

>1. If I extend 60 days the 20-21st, will my visa be void after?|

No, extending an entry stamp does not void the visa.

>Can I change to ED visa in country (starting a master program in Aug)

You wouldn't be changing it to an ED visa, but instead as an extension of stay based on a student. Talk to you school about the specific process; they would be the experts. Edit: According to Robert, no, it can not be converted.

> . If Sweden gives me a letter that says I get over 40k baht a month can I make a year extension right away on this visa?

IF they can issue you that letter verifying that your income is 40K or higher, you can apply for a one year extension of stay based on marriage.

5 years ago

Jelly ******

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They did it when we got married, but it was a few years ago, not sure about now since transactions rates has changed, its pretty much exactly 40,000 evened out

5 years ago

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Jelly ******

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5 years ago

Peter *********

when does your visa expire? (not your stay date)

5 years ago

Peter *********

so you can wait until april to do a 90 day border bounce, OR apply for a 60 day extension?

5 years ago

Jelly ******