Can I switch from an ED visa extension to a marriage extension at CW without leaving Thailand?

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Sep 11, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello there.

Is it possible to make a switch from a one year extension of stay from University (ED) to a one year marriage extension at CW? 

I went to the immigration at CW last week and talked to a few officers there. They all insisted that I would need to get out of the country and get a Non-O marriage visa outside of Thailand then apply for a one year extension after.

If anyone has done it recently or knows any agents, please PM me. 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether it's possible to switch from a one-year education extension (ED) to a one-year marriage extension while in Thailand, but immigration officials at CW advised that a trip outside the country is necessary to convert to a Non-O marriage visa. Comments suggest that it's typically required to cancel the ED extension before leaving and that agents may offer assistance but often at a high cost.

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Shin *********

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Thanks for the replies. I think I am leaning towards getting a visa in Savannakhet. Asked several agents and as Stuart mentioned, all offers were pretty hefty. Will have my ED cancelled before the trip. Thanks!

a year ago

Tito *********

@Shin ********

if you choose to go to savannakhet, be aware that there were reports of people getting denied the visa if they did the trip alone without their spouse. I think it's a new requirements that both spouses show up at the consulate.

a year ago

Shin *********

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@Tito ********

yeah I will go with my wife if I indeed go there. Still weighing my options and I may just do it at CW with 400k.

a year ago

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Shin *********

Mark ******

@Shin ********

try Ho Chi Minh. Consulate there are very nice and helpful. Send them a message asking what docs they require. Prepare them, and you will be done within 10min!!! Go next day to collect passport.....2 minutes

a year ago

Shin *********

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@Mark *****

I checked HCM website and takes full 2 working days? That may not work for me, unfortunately although I would love to go there instead.

a year ago

Mark ******

@Shin ********

first you deposit all docs...takes 5 min if all in order. Then, you pay at the next window....just another minute. They will ask you to go back next day at 13:00 to collect passport ....will only take 2 minutes

a year ago

Shin *********

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@Mark *****

I read on their website if I were to apply it on Friday, pick up on Tuesday, not Monday, which means it basically takes 3 working days including the day you submit all the documents.

a year ago

Mark ******

@Shin ********

Ah well, they must have changed it then. What I say d was from my experience. Good luck

a year ago

Shin *********

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@Mark *****

Thanks for all the input!

a year ago

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Shin *********

Steve *******

@Mark *****

Savannakhet is closer and just as easy!

a year ago

Mark ******

@Steve ******

just saying that HCMC is another good option

a year ago

Steve *******

@Mark *****

Yes it is an option.

a year ago

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Steve *******

John **********

And you need to cancel the ED extension before you leave

a year ago

Stuart *********

You might find an agent for some hefty $$$$ but I’m not sure if it’s something they can do.

Generally you need to leave to “break” the ED visa/extensions.

a year ago

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Stuart *********

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Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand after my Ed visa expires without leaving the country?

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