Answered9 years ago
Can I leave Thailand for 5 weeks on a student visa and return without problems?
Hello I'm under a 1 year student visa and I'm planning to back France for 5 weeks after 6 months. It will be my first time out of Thailand in 6 months. Is anybody did it already, I'm wondering if I can have problems with my visa when coming back. I will of course do the re-entry permit.
Answer summary
The user plans to exit Thailand for 5 weeks on a student visa and seeks advice on potential issues when returning. Several commenters confirm that as long as a re-entry permit is obtained prior to leaving and the visa is valid upon return, there should be no immigration problems. It is also suggested to check with the school about missing classes, especially if it is during school holidays.
18 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Tod *********
@Nic****
, As long as your current extension doesn't expire while you're gone AND you get a re-entry permit before you stamp out you'll be fine when you come back.Tod *********
@Nic****
, it won't add any days to your current stamp but it will get you stamped in until then when you come back. Good Luck
Nicolas ********
OPThanks so much Tod !
Tod *********
You say you have a one year ED visa :/ That visa is ONLY available from a thai consulate in another country AND it requires you to exit the country every 90 days.
Do you instead have an extension of stay? That you got from the thai immigration office for 1900baht? If you do what is you're "permission to stay until date" on the extension? That is gonna control how long you can be out of the country.
Do you instead have an extension of stay? That you got from the thai immigration office for 1900baht? If you do what is you're "permission to stay until date" on the extension? That is gonna control how long you can be out of the country.
Nicolas ********
OPI did it in Vientiane and do extension every 90 days in Thailand.
Dave **********
1-year visa and a re-entry permit. Not an issue with immigration.
Nicolas ********
OP@Tod ********
it's a private school, I indeed get a 90 days extensions but I will be fine with the "untill date", just worry about 5 weeks maybe too long. Thanks for your answer Tod.Tod *********
@Nicolas *******
are you enrolled in a real university program or in a private school, and do you get extensions every 90 days or did you get a yearly extension?Dave **********
Yup... I was in grad school and took 8 weeks between semesters... not a problem as long as the visa is valid when you return and you have a re-entry permit.
Nicolas ********
OPthanks even after 5 weeks ?
Mehdi ********
No worries. Just ask for a re-entry visa at the airport or at laksi immigration office. Pretty standard thing.
Nicolas ********
OPThanks I hope so.
Sergey *********
Depends on your school. And on the mood of immigration officer at the border when you come back =)
Sergey *********
@Tod ********
, that's just what I've heard =)Tod *********
@Sergey ********
, the immigration officer at the border isn't gonna have anything to say about it, as long as they have a re-entry permit and their extension isn't expired.Nicolas ********
OPSchool is ok I'm just worry about immigration, don't know if they can cancel your visa.
Robert *******
If it during a school holiday it will be no problem, if you intend to miss 5 weeks of classed better talk with the school first.
Nicolas ********
OPSchool is ok but not sure about immigration.
Activity
6 joined6
people
Related
25What is a re-entry permit in Thailand and when do you need one?
2.4k2685mo
Can I leave Thailand and stay in the UK for 5 months on a Retirement Visa with a Re-Entry Permit?
38111y
Can I obtain a 60-day visa exempt stamp if I still hold a valid ED-visa?
1.4k7201y
What does it mean if my VOA extension stamp says I need a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand?
1.8k14151y
What should I do if my retirement visa has expired after leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit?
5.8k35892y
Can I travel outside Thailand with a Non-O retirement visa and return without issues?
1.8k12123y
Can I enter Thailand for eight months without a visa if I plan to apply for a retirement visa?
2.9k20343y
What should I expect when re-entering Thailand on an ED visa for Thai language studies after traveling abroad?
1.9k6353y
Can I leave Thailand on a business visa and return without a re-entry permit?
1.1k5103y
Can I obtain a visa in Thailand as a parent of a school-aged child on an ED visa?
1.4k9103y
Do I need a re-entry stamp when leaving Thailand during my free year on an OA visa?
1.2k6143y
Is it easy to leave Thailand on an Ed Visa and return with a re-entry permit?
1.3k7124y
What happens to my visa and work permit if my employer closes while I'm away from Thailand?
1.1k5104y
Can I extend my visa after it has expired or should I pay the fine instead?
869545y
Can you buy a re-entry permit at the One Stop Center for Visa and Work Permits in Thailand?
863485y
Do I need to leave Thailand after 90 days with a Non-O visa based on marriage?
1.7k10176y
What are the visa restrictions for Australian passport holders in Thailand regarding visa runs and duration of stay?
4.3k25708y
What happens if I don't get a re-entry permit for my Non-OA visa when leaving Thailand?
5k40478y
What should I do with my Non-Immigrant O visa before my departure from Thailand in May?
3.3k30229y
What should we do about a missing "admitted until" stamp after a re-entry to Thailand?
1.2k879y
Can I leave Thailand and return on a SETV while visiting the UK?
2k15169y
Will I have trouble re-entering Thailand with a multiple entry tourist visa after an extension?
889559y
Can I leave Thailand for a week and return on a single-entry tourist visa without voiding it?
2.1k16149y
Can I get a re-entry permit after my METV border bounce to extend my stay in Thailand?
1.2k959y
Is a multiple re-entry stamp on a 3-month Non Immigrant B Visa valid for a subsequent 12-month Non Immigrant B Visa?
945589y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served