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Do I need to cancel my Extension of Stay before leaving Thailand for a DTV visa application?

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Hello everyone,

I currently have an Extension of Stay (based on Non-B) stamp that expires on Dec 25. I’m not renewing it because I plan to apply for a DTV visa from Vietnam.

Plan:

 • Leave Thailand on Dec 22 (4 days before the extension expires)

 • Work permit will be cancelled before I depart

 • I’d like to submit my DTV online application on Dec 22 (same day I fly out)

Question:

Do I still need to go to Immigration to cancel the Extension of Stay even though it has only 3 days left, or can I just depart normally without canceling it?

Thanks in advance for any advice/experience.

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The user is inquiring about whether they must officially cancel their Extension of Stay before departing Thailand, as they plan to apply for a DTV visa from Vietnam. Comments suggest that despite the extension nearing expiration, it is advisable to cancel it to avoid potential fines or complications in the future.

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The reason you got this stay changed and as you signed to inform the Immigration officer when that happens, why do you think you are allowed to change the rules?

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Graham ******

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Yes, you have to cancel your extension or risk a fine of 500B per day (maximum

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An extension is not cancelled officially when it expires. If there is any small chance you will apply for an extension for whatever reason, DTV-based or any other, you'd better cancel it officially at the immigration office that issued the extension to avoid any trouble when you apply for an extension in the future.

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