My friends son is in Udon Thani on an educational visa which runs out February next year. He has been told he can’t apply before mid December but wants to get his head around if he could stay for another year ( preferred option) or have to go back to Europe.
Has anyone had experience of renewing an educational visa and if so what’s the best route forward?
I believe long term he would like to live and work here in Thailand
TLDR : Answer Summary
A friend's son is currently in Udon Thani on an educational visa set to expire in February next year. He wants to understand the process for renewing this visa as he intends to stay and study longer in Thailand. Commenters emphasize the importance of communicating with the school regarding the renewal process. They mention that if he is genuinely attending classes at a reputable institution, he may likely be able to renew the visa for another year, else he may face issues. Some commenters note that after reaching the maximum time allowed for non-traditional learning, he might need to leave Thailand and apply for a new visa.
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