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

Dec 11, 2017
8 years ago
Arjun *******
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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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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.
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Arjun *******
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@Anna **********
i will bring everything i have so :)
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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!
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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
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Manfred James
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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.
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Arjun *******
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@Tod ********
ok thank you much :)
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@Arjun ******
nope, it won't matter at all because you were here on an ED visa and extensions.
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Arjun *******
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@Tod ********
And the fact that i've been here since 13 months won't be a problem ?
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@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.
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Arjun *******
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France
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Tod *********
what country is your passport
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Arjun *******
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this thing still work ?
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Barry ******
Some schools can give you an ED visa for 6 months.
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