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Can I leave Thailand for a week to apply for a tourist visa after my education visa expires?

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Oct 22, 2019

7 years ago

Madi ******

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Hi I’m just looking for some opinions or advice. My ed visa is finished as of November 7th but I’m not ready to go home yet. Dose anyone know if it’s a possibility or will be a problem to leave Thailand and go to Malaysia for a week and apply for a tourist visa and come back for the 90 days?

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The user is seeking advice on whether they can leave Thailand for Malaysia after their education visa expires on November 7th and apply for a tourist visa to return for an additional 90 days.

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7 years ago

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7 years ago

Madi ******

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A plan B such as?

7 years ago

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you can try. But be prepared to be denied a new visa.

Have a Plan B of how to return to Thailand.

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