I'm on an education visa. I have received my first residency certificate this morning. It has an expiration date that is identical to my passport stamp. February 13. I understand that I should get a new stamp a day or two before that date and that's that regarding permission to stay in the kingdom.
My question is what about the renewal of the residency certificate. Should I get it renewed when I get a new stamp on the visa? Must I? Or, perhaps ask for one to be issued only when there is a requirement for it?
The reason I had it issued is that it is required for applying for a driving license.
How is the renewal of the residency certificate done? Is it done along with getting a new visa stamp, or does it involve waiting about a month, again (or paying for an expedited service)?
I appreciate the advice!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is on an education visa in Thailand and has received their first residency certificate, which expires on the same date as their passport stamp. They are seeking advice on whether they need to renew the residency certificate when they get a new visa stamp, how the renewal process works, and if it should be done simultaneously with the visa stamp or if it can be done later.
