Can I leave Thailand on a new passport without a current visa stamp if I'm on an ED visa?

ED visa visa stamp transfer passport issues TM30 forms visa cancellation retirement visa immigration rules in Thailand

Jan 29, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi. Currently on ED visa until April. Moved to another district so not going to school. Teacher put wrong date on visa termination letter (she put April date),so now cannot get current visa stamp transferred to new passport. My TM30 forms will not tally as I’m living 180 KLM’s away from the school. My question is….can I leave Thailand on a new passport without the current visa stamp. I have my former passport if that will help? My intention was to leave Fhailand and go through the process of applying for a retirement visa, I tick all those boxes. But, now I find myself at my wits end once again trying to navigate the official maze here. Am I the only one who feels utter despair when trying to sort these things out?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual is currently on an ED visa but has stopped attending school and moved to another district. They face issues with their visa termination letter due to a teacher's mistake and are unable to transfer their visa to a new passport. Concerns about needing to leave Thailand without a current visa stamp are raised, along with intentions to apply for a retirement visa. Community comments suggest that they may need to cancel their extension before leaving.

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Bob **********

You need to cancel your extension before you leave

10 months ago

John **********

Are you on a visa or an extension of stay? If you're on an extension you should have cancelled it when you stopped studying.

10 months ago

Eamonn *********

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@John *********

thanks John. Yep….that’s right. Just been speaking with my teacher and I think she will help me resolve this now. Came here for a quiet life but I do feel like it’s just too difficult at times for me.

10 months ago

John **********

@Eamonn ********

the rules are pretty straightforward if you take the time to understand them. The main issue is misinformation

10 months ago

Eamonn *********

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@John *********

yeah I think so. I’d really like to not use an agency and take responsibility for this myself. My talks with immigration leave me feeling confused and lost. Maybe that’s intentional? Sorry if I’m coming across cynical but today really brought me down. Tomorrow is a new day. My life is good.

10 months ago

John **********

@Eamonn ********

I find immigration very helpful, but there can be "lost in translation" issues. If you don't speak Thai you may be better just asking for things in written form

10 months ago

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John **********

Steve *******

@Eamonn ********

if thai immigration rules are giving you a migraine (which is very common), take a look at the Philippines. No visa issues there, just enter on a visa exempt stamp and stay up to 3 years at each entry 👌

10 months ago

Eamonn *********

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@Steve ******

yep, I’m right there with ya. I’m looking into Cambodia. Soooo much easier.

10 months ago

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Eamonn *********

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