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Does changing schools affect the Non-O or ED visa status in Thailand?

Nov 25, 2025
3 days ago
Lorena ********
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Does changing schools for the kids affect the visa status for the Non-O and ED visa already issued under one school? How could the change affect the renewal next year? Does the school change need to be notified to Immigration?
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Changing schools can impact the Non-O and ED visa status in Thailand since these visas are tied to the specific school the child is enrolled in. When changing schools, the current extensions must be canceled based on the termination letter from the first school. A new application for a Non-ED or Non-O visa needs to be submitted under the new school. The ability to apply for new visas/extensions without leaving Thailand may depend on the collaboration between the two schools. It's advisable to discuss the process in advance with both schools to understand the exact procedures needed.
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Ellie *******
You cannot stay on the current extension based on the student/guardian when the student changes schools. Those visas/extensions are tied to the school.

When the student stops studying at school A, you cancel extensions of your child and you, with the termination letter from school A. Then apply for Non-ED/Non-O (visas and/or extensions) with school B, where the student continues to study.

It depends on both schools' procedures whether you can apply for new visas and/or extensions with school B immediately after cancelling extensions with school A, OR you must go out of Thailand once to apply for a new Non-ED/O visa. If both schools collaborate well, you might complete the changing procedures in Thailand without leaving.

You need to talk about the details with both schools well in advance.
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