September 26, 2024
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# Update in 2024 on Education Visa and Traveling abroad: Has anyone with the ED visa while living in Thailand travelled abroad recently? Any problems when coming back into Thailand? If so, how do I ensure it is smooth when I come back?
Background
1. I might have to travel abroad to USA for a Funeral of my Uncle - maybe 1 week. Then maybe to China as we have family there too, 1 week. So perhaps 2-3 weeks away before returning back. I am about 3 months out of 1 year into my ED Thai Language Study Visa.
2. My University delivers its coursework online. My agent and the school assured me that this is fine and stated that I could travel abroad if I decide to do so - I confirmed this prior to applying for the ED Visa. They can write me a letter stating I'm a current student. I have my student ID and coursework on my phone in PDF format as well
3. I believe that my Thai is better than 90% of students who have studied the same time I have (3 months). This is because I do daily immersion lessons on my own (outside of class). I can explain exactly why I had to leave the country in Thai. I need to learn a few vocabulary words though.
4. I'm aware I need a Re Entry Permit prior to travel
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about traveling abroad on an Education Visa (ED visa) and returning to Thailand. The user plans to travel to the USA and China for family reasons while studying at a Thai university. They received confirmation from their university that traveling is permitted and plan to obtain a Re-Entry Permit. Comments from other users advise being prepared with documentation, such as a letter from the university and proof of the purpose of travel, while noting the discretion of immigration officers upon re-entry.
