What options do I have to extend my stay in Thailand with an ED visa for one more month?

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Dec 11, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys

I've made a 1 year ED Visa (4 times 3 months) + 1 month of visa from when i arrived at the airport (13 months so), for some reason i would like to stay 1 month more since i have some things to do here, is there any solution ? Because my school told me the ED visa is for 1 year only

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is looking for options to extend their stay in Thailand for one additional month beyond their existing Education (ED) visa, which is limited to a total of 13 months. Commenters suggest that one possibility is to leave the country and re-enter on a 30-day visa exemption, although there may be scrutiny due to the nature of ED visas.

Anna ***********

I was in a similar situation. Visa Exemption + Extension, 12 months ED Visa, wanted to take a study break before going for more thai classes. crossed the border and could get in straight on a 30 Visa Exemption. Got asked a lot of questions though, since they are careful with people on ED Visas because of the illegal work situation.

7 years ago

Arjun *******

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@Anna **********

i will bring everything i have so :)

7 years ago

Anna ***********

maybe if you have a document that confirmes that you are enrolled in a course and even better if it would say that your studies arent finished yet its gonna be easy (i had a paper that confirmed that my classes were finished one week after my visa expired) but even if bot you will be fine i think, its your first entry on visa exemption for this year!

7 years ago

Arjun *******

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Thank you much for confirming me that it's possible :) since i study maths in parrallel of thai courses and my dad lives here i wanted to stay 1 month more so i will have enough time to finish my math courses so when i go back to France i can focus on my work

7 years ago

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Arjun *******

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7 years ago

Tod *********

If the school said you can't get another extension on the ED visa you hold now, I think you'd have to exit the country and re-enter to get a 30 day visa exempt entry.

7 years ago

Arjun *******

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@Tod ********

ok thank you much :)

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Arjun ******

nope, it won't matter at all because you were here on an ED visa and extensions.

7 years ago

Arjun *******

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@Tod ********

And the fact that i've been here since 13 months won't be a problem ?

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Ar***

, you can exit/re-enter the country by land and get a 30 day visa exempt entry TWO times in a calendar year or you can do it by air without a limit to how many times a year.

7 years ago

Arjun *******

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France

7 years ago

Tod *********

what country is your passport

7 years ago

Arjun *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

this thing still work ?

7 years ago