Hi! I’m currently on an education visa that ends August 31. I’m planning on leaving Thailand at the end of November. Is the best way to stay for 3 more months to leave Thailand August 31 come back in on a VOA (15 days right?) and then get a tourist visa for 60 days? (if needed extend it for 30 days)
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The user currently holds an education visa that expires on August 31 and is considering options to extend their stay in Thailand until the end of November. Responses suggest that Americans do not qualify for a Visa on Arrival but are eligible for a 30-day visa exemption, which can be extended for 30 days. It is crucial for the user to check whether they are on an extension and to cancel it at the immigration office if so. Alternatively, they could apply for a tourist visa at a Thai consulate outside of Thailand, which allows a 60-day stay with a possible 30-day extension. Concerns about potential scrutiny from immigration due to prolonged stay and previous visa usage are noted.