What should I do about my ED-Visa and my husband's Non-O if I need to leave Thailand urgently?

ED-Visa Non-O Visa Re-entry Permit Visa Extension Immigration Rules Family Emergency Thailand Visa Policy

July 27, 2022

2 years ago

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Hi everyone…

I just need some advice… I have a family emergency back in SA and I need to leave either tonight or as soon as possible. I am on an ED-Visa and my husband is dependant on that visa as well he has a Non-O..

However, we went to immigration last week to get it extended and it was put “under consideration” and have to return the 2nd of August for the extension… 

If I leave tonight will I be able to come back on the ed-visa or enter as a tourist? Also, he will not be going with me to SA so when he goes to immigration wil he be able to get an extension on the ed-visa knowing that I am not here?

This is quite urgent. 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking urgent advice regarding leaving Thailand due to a family emergency while on an ED-Visa. They are concerned about the implications of leaving before their visa extension is approved on August 2, particularly how a departure will affect their ability to return on the same visa and their husband's dependent status. Recommendations include obtaining a re-entry permit before leaving and clarifying the consequences of overstaying or missing the visa extension process.

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Peter **********

can you be out of the country whilst on the 30 day Under Consideration period?

2 years ago

Peter **********

thank you

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peter *********

If you have a re-entry permit, yes. And if you have Non-O, after talking with the local immigration office.

2 years ago

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Ellie *******

James ********

IF you do leave and plan to return on or before August 2...get a Re-entry permit at the Airport BEFORE you Pass thru Thai immigration.

As noted ... IF you return after August 2... your visa is gone... and your husband's too...a significant problem.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

If you will be back before 2 August, you can enter Thailand on your current stamp/extension if you applied for a re-entry permit before you leave Thailand. But once past 2 August, you cannot enter on your current stamp. You are from SA, you can enter on visa-exempt. But you have to do your Non-ED all over again from scratch.

Your husband cannot do anything regarding dependent visa/extension at the immigration office without the main person's presence.

If you are not coming back until 2 August, he will be on overstaying and need to do all over again with your visa.

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Ellie *******

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