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Do I need to leave Thailand and apply for a new ED visa after 6 months of study?
Nov 10, 2025
6 months ago
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m getting really confused by the ED VISA I’ve been emailing a few schools for information etc .. and I was aware of that every 90days you have to go to immigration and extend your Ed visa to keep studying .
But one school wrote back to me and said that you have to leave Thailand after 6 months and apply again !!! This is the first time I’ve heard them say this …
But one school wrote back to me and said that you have to leave Thailand after 6 months and apply again !!! This is the first time I’ve heard them say this …
TLDR : Answer Summary
The confusion about the ED (Education) Visa primarily stems from differing school policies and immigration regulations. While traditionally, students on an ED Visa perform 90-day reporting, recent changes have led some institutions to require students to exit Thailand after 6 months and apply for a new ED Visa to continue their studies. This requirement seems to be more common in certain language schools than universities. Therefore, it is crucial for students to verify the specific conditions with their educational institution.
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J **************
That’s why it’s called the Dumb Tourist Visa
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@J *************
what are you implying with this comment please?Reply to
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Dustin **********
I was studying at Duke Language School when the policy changed. When I started, you could stay for a year. Around the end of 2024, the Ministry of Education changed the rules and required us to exit and apply for a second ED visa if we wanted to study after 6 months. This applied even to those of us started our ED visa before the policy changed. So, the school is being honest with you (unless something has changed again since I dealt with this).
Maksym ***********
Ed visa in university - you don't need to go outside. On Ed visa in language school - you should do a border bounce , around 8 months.
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Maksym **********
well it was actually Chiang Mai university who said that I have to leave at the 6 months mark and it’s the private language schools saying that you only have to report in to immigration every 90 daysReply to
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Todd ********
People go at great lengths to stay in Thailand….immigration isn’t that stupid
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd *******
ok well that’s a shame they do that … and ruin it for the rest of us that are serious and want to learnHeidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd *******
sorry not sure what your saying ? What do you mean about immigration not being stupidTodd ********
@Heidi ******
many aren’t serious about studying…just the selfie in a class by day. Bar by night to live hereReply to
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Adam *******
I’m on an ED at the minute and didn’t have to leave. Just had to do the 90 day reports.
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Adam ******
yeah that’s what I’ve read so far except this came from Chiang Mai university so I’m unsure if it’s different depending on where you studyReply to
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Bob **********
ED visas are being highly scrutinized now good luck
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
well I’m actually serious about studying … I’m sure many others arntBob **********
@Heidi ******
don’t have to convince meReply to
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John **********
It sounds like the course being applied for is only a 6 month course
Marianne ********
Not a school I would go with. Pretty sure this is not required normally.
Heidi *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marianne *******
it’s Chiang Mai university however.. maybe they know something the others do not ?🤷🏽♀️ I do not knowReply to
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