So I just went in to collect my papers for 90 day ED VISA extension and was informed that under new immigration rules only 60 days is given on all VISAs.
Has anybody else heard this?
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A user reported hearing about a change in the immigration rules reducing the extension period for the ED visa to 60 days. However, comments clarify that this situation may only pertain to extensions of stay rather than the visa itself. Some users mention that the 60-day extensions have been standard for a while, especially at certain language schools in Bangkok, while others clarify the distinction between visa and extension processes.
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The ONLY schools I know of in Bangkok where students get 90 day extensions on ED visas for studying thai are the schools that have a "special arrangement" with the immigration office. ALL the 'real schools' <- the ones that MAKE students attend class, etc have been getting 60 day extensions for a LONG time now.
I have to stop this, sorry but if you keep on using the incorrect terminology you only create a lot of confusion. And as we do this voluntarily i do not have the will to sit here all day to try to explain that you do not know the difference between a visa and an extension of stay and that there will be no rules change for other people using all kind of other visa's.
1.THERE IS NO CHANGE THAT UNDER NEW IMMIGRATION RULES ONLY 60 DAYS IS GIVEN ON ALL VISA'S
The person just mixed up an Extension of Stay from a Thai language school with a Visa.
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Everybody with a VISA, please do not panic or worry, this was all about an Extension of Stay from Immigration. Nothing to do with the VISA you have, or get at a Thai Consulate.
The Extension of Stay based on study, might be 60 days in Bangkok, but not new Immigration rules only 60 days on a VISA application or on a entry into Thailand.
I guess you already have a Single Entry Non Immigrant ED visa with a stamp USED on it and the plans is now going to the Immigration Office in Bangkok to apply for an Extension of Stay based on study at the language school?