How soon can I extend my tourist visa at immigration in Thailand?

Apr 8, 2023
2 years ago
Hnin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi

I want to know how soon can I extend tourist visa at immigration?

My current 2month tourist visa will end on May 3 and I will extend 1 month at immigration.

After that I will change EDU visa from tourist visa

I need to have full 2 months visa in passport for edu visa changing.
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The individual is seeking information on how soon they can extend their tourist visa at immigration in Thailand, specifically noting that their current visa expires on May 3. They intend to extend it for one month before transitioning to an education (ED) visa. Responses indicate that the extension timing can vary by office, with some allowing extensions up to 45 days in advance, while others may allow only 30 or even 7 days. Additionally, it was mentioned that conversion from a 30-day entry stamp to an ED visa is possible, which might not align with the initial requirements stated.
Colin ***************
Bob **********
I’d go now
Istvan *********
You need?? Not really you even can convert the 30 days entry stamp to ED visa ;) I'm on ED myself and many of my classmates converted their 30 days entry stamp... So that's not real requirements...
Caz *****
@Istvan ********
do you know where I can find prices for the ED visa please? Or does it change depending on the school?
Istvan *********
@Caz ****
send them an e-mail. But depend on the location, which language do you want to learn and how many hours the course.
Hnin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Istvan ********
what is ur school name ?

I am thinking to apply at ALA

They said they need 60 days .
Istvan *********
@Hnin **********
Pro Language school. Even on their website they mentioning you can do on the 30 days.
Stuart *********
Depends on the office you’d use. Some allow 45 days prior, most allow 30 days, but some will say 7 days.
Hnin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
yes

Cuz I need 2 full months for edu visa changing.

Thanks.
Garrett ***********
Stuart *********
@Hnin **********
Which office? We may be able to tell you their policy.
Hnin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
I will extend at Chaeng Wattana .
Brandon ************
@Hnin **********
you can apply for extension in Bangkok when you have 45 days or less left on your existing stay.
Hnin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks.
Stuart *********
@Hnin **********
Ok. They allow 45 days prior.
Ruth *******
@Stuart ********
You're amazing.
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