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Can I extend my visa while waiting for an education visa in Thailand?

Education Visa Visa Extension Visa Regulations Thailand Exempt Visa Immigration Process

asked May 22, 2023

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Hi guys, just started process of ed visa, I have 45 days remaining on via exempt and my question is (due to seeing someone mention about this previously) should the process take 60 days as sometimes it can, is there a way of extending until the ed visa has been completed? School said the 7 day extension after 30 day extension is not possible as they can't change this type of visa into a ed visa. School has started process today, fees paid etc. School seems to be under the impression if I don't get it in time I will need to leave and restamp in under another visa exempt stamp, but I would assume immigration has a system in place for such instances?

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The user is currently processing an education visa and has 45 days remaining on their visa-exempt status. They are concerned about whether the education visa process, which may take up to 60 days, could lead to leaving Thailand before it is finalized. Several comments clarify that the user has exhausted all extension options, and if their visa expires, they will need to exit and re-enter Thailand on a new visa-exempt stamp.

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John *******

I don't understand how you have 45days left on visa exempt as you mentioned or am I missing something here 45day visa exempt has not been available for sometime now

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@John ******

30+30 extension. 15 days has already elapsed.

3 years ago

John *******

@Brandon ***********

thanks mate for clarification was a little confused when I read 45days left via exempt cheers have a great evening

3 years ago

Bob **********

Yes you’ll need to do a border bounce

3 years ago

Tore *********

I hope you don’t plan on Elite visa in the future 😉

3 years ago

John **********

The 7 days "extension" you refer to is not an extension at all. It's a stamp that gives you 7 days to leave Thailand, nothing else, you must leave within those 7 days.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

You've used all the extensions available to you. There is no other option. I'm not sure why you are doubting information from the school who would know best the process that they likely handle all the time.

3 years ago

Leo *******

@Brandon ***********

just saw someone mention previously the school may be able to give you a sort of special extension whilst waiting for ed visa completion, but doesn't seem like I thing so I'm in their hands🤷‍♂️

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Leo ******

I've never heard of that before and there's no such thing as an extension for waiting for an education visa

3 years ago