Can I leave Thailand before my non-ED visa expires and return on a visa exemption to continue studying?

Visa Exemption Non-ED Visa Thai Visa Rules Visa Extension Studying in Thailand

Nov 12, 2024

3 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good evening,

I am currently studying as an exchange student at a university in Thailand and am on a 90 day non-ED visa. Since my visa expires on December 4 and I am studying until December 15, I would actually have to extend my visa for 1900 baht. Could I just leave before December 4th and come back after December 4th with a visa exemption or will I have problems if i do that? I also have to leave the country again for 8 days over Christmas and then come back to Thailand until mid-January and then go home completely. So i would Need 2 more Visa exemptions. Does anyone have any experience of this?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, an exchange student in Thailand on a non-ED visa, inquires about leaving the country before their visa expiration and re-entering on a visa exemption to complete their studies. They express concern about potential issues with this plan and highlight the need for two additional visa exemptions due to travel plans.

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

You don't need any specific visa to study, so that aspect of it should be fine. You can study with visa exempt.

If you're at a legit university then you shouldn't have any issues. The people who usually have trouble are the ones that have ED visas from language schools or Muay Thai in their passport. But just to be safe make sure you have the 3 proofs any time you are entering Thailand so you make it difficult for them to deny you entry.

1) Proof of funds - 20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency IN CASH ONLY

2) Proof of onward travel - A ticket out of Thailand within 60 days

3) Proof of lodging - hotel reservation or something else where you are staying for at least a few days after arrival

3 days ago

Johannes *********

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

so that means that it‘s also not a problem and basically allowed to be an Exchange Student on a Visa exempt Right? Just to be sure.

3 days ago

Johannes *********

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

Perfect, thank you so much! Do you know where I can Read that Information and where it is written. Just in case i get asked for it?

3 days ago

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

@Johannes ********

you're not going to find something that says what you can do. That's not how laws work. Laws say what you cannot do. There is no restriction on studying in Thailand. Some schools may have a requirement for education visa but that's normally for children and just to ensure they're legally in Thailand since many parents allow their children to go on overstay since there are no penalties for children.

3 days ago

Johannes *********

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

thank you so much!

3 days ago

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Johannes *********

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

@Johannes ********

as long as you're not trying to do any work, studying does not require any specific visa.

3 days ago