Can the ED visa and marriage visa be renewed indefinitely in Thailand?

ED visa Marriage visa Visa renewal Extension of Stay Thai immigration rules

Sep 30, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

For Visas like the ED visa & marriage one, can those be renewed over and over again or is there a cap on renewels? Thanks in advance.

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ED visas can be renewed for 12-14 months if you switch to a different course of study, but it's not indefinite. Marriage visas allow for annual renewals through an Extension of Stay as long as you maintain your marital status.

Robert *******

If you have a Visa based on marriage to a Thai National you can apply for an Extension of Stay, you will get 1 year of stay and before this year ends you apply again.

6 years ago

Jeno *******

@Tod ********

🙏 thanks

6 years ago

D.j. **********

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@Tod ********

thanks Tod!

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Jeno ******

yep, year after year after year as long as you meet the requirements each year you get a new yearly extension of stay

6 years ago

Jeno *******

Does the same apply for a retirement visa Robert Lagas?

6 years ago

D.j. **********

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@Robert ******

okay awesome. Thanks!

6 years ago

Robert *******

Yes, as long as you meet the requirements.

6 years ago

D.j. **********

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@Robert ******

thank you! And I could basically do that for years and years?

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Jason ***********

ED visas are limited to 12-14 months, but you can then get another ED visa as long as you are studying something different. But it is not something you can do for the rest of your life, it could get you a few years here though.

6 years ago

Mary ********

@Damien ******

if you are enrolled in a recognized college and progressing toward a 4 year degree you are entitled to a legitimate ED visa.

6 years ago

Mary ********

@Damien ******

they take a 4 year college degree.

6 years ago

Robert *******

The Thai Elite Visa is the best option to stay 5 or more years, if you younger than 50 years of age or not married to a Thai National.

6 years ago

Jason ***********

@Damien ******

: As far as ED visas go, people will learn Thai the first year, maybe take a self defense course in Chiang Mai for a 2nd year long ED visa, then you could take a Chinese language course for another year. I've heard of ED visas for Muay Thai and cooking, so it could work I suppose..

6 years ago

D.j. **********

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@Jason **********

okay thanks!

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