Is there a limit to the number of days I can be out of Thailand on an ED visa?

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Evening all, I’m hearing conflicting stories regarding my ED visa....
Been to Bali for a week in march, did my re-entry. 
I’m going to Vietnam for a few days for my birthday later this month and plan to fly to the UK for 10 days later in the year, of course I’ll do my re-entry etc. 
Is there a limit to the days I can be out of Thailand or limit on re-entry stamps ? 
UK will be my 3rd and final re-entry.
Thanks for any help or experiences.👍🏼

Ask Thailand · Answer

The OP inquires about limitations regarding travel outside Thailand while on an ED visa, specifically asking if there are limits on days spent abroad or on the number of re-entry stamps. Contributors share insights stressing that while there isn't a formal limit, excessive travel could raise doubts with immigration officials and potentially impact the renewal of the visa. They advise staying focused on studies and keeping the educational institution informed about travel plans.

Lloyd ******** · Answer

Plus the fact that it would appear that you work at Pai Yard guest house too !

James ******** · Answer

And I believe the OP knows his options. Choose wisely and commenting is closed. Good Luck

Danny ********** · Answer

The  way  people  are  abusing  the  ED  visa  immigration  will  soon  stop  these  visa  being  issued,  or  they  will  make  them  very  expensive to  obtain  this  will  hurt  the  people  who  actually do  want  to  learn  Thai language  rather  than  use  it  as  a  cheap  way  to  stay  in  Thailand,  do  people  think  that  immigration  don't look  at  facebook  profiles......

James ******** · Answer

And it may be a good year to Get Married to your Thai girlfriend. That way you can get a Visa Married to a Thai and she can continue operating the lovely Guesthouse in Pai Yai ...just a suggestion. As Times are a Changing in Thai Immigration.

Rob ******* · Answer

If you're planning to do a lot of travel in and out of Thailand while you're on the ED visa, you are going to have problems. The ED visa works if you are pretty much going to stay put in Thailand for a year (and go to classes). Immigration at the airport seems to look at these visas suspiciously now.

Barry ****** · Answer

Let the school know of your travels too. So they can get extensions for you. Usually it’s ok for short trips.

James ******** · Answer

As long as you have a reentry permit...you should be fine.  BUT...Thai Immigration might note your often absence from class...

I suggest you rethink your out of Thailand trips and focus on the studies for which you have an Ed Visa.

Robert ******* · Answer

The visa is issued based on following a course, spending lots of times abroad is not the same as sitting in the classroom. Problems can occur with your school and with Immigration Office when you come to apply for an Extension of Stay.

Jason *********** · Answer

There isn’t a limit. But the agents at the airport may doubt if you’re taking your studies seriously if you are gone so much.

Is there a limit to the number of days I can be out of Thailand on an ED visa?

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