What should I do with my ED visa extension before leaving Thailand for 4 months?

Feb 15, 2019
6 years ago
Paul ********
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I am on an extension of ED visa. The current extension expires in April. I will be abroad for 4 months, starting in March. Is the best thing to do cancel the extension before I leave? It is correct that it is not possible to just come back and re-extend it within Thailand?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you are on an extension of an ED visa that expires in April and plan to be abroad for 4 months starting in March, it is advisable to cancel your extension before leaving Thailand. Upon returning, you will need to apply for a new visa, as it is not possible to re-extend your current visa while you are outside Thailand.
Nat ******
Go to immigration with a letter from your school to cancel, with the day you are planning to leave.
Paul ********
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my schools on top of it. just wanted to see if there was any case i could avoid cancelling it. cuz then i need to re-apply when i return. but no dice. thanks for the input.
Robert *******
Correct, you have to cancel your Extension of Stay before leaving and start with a new visa on return.
Paul ********
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ok. can close this thread. cheers man.
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