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What should my friend do about her tourist visa expiring while applying for a student visa in Thailand?

Jun 9, 2025
21 days ago
Noie ******
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M’y friend want to make a student visa and thé y need 6 weeks but her tourist visa will end on 21 july what gonna happen if sur stay over stay un til she get her visa if she must go out and wait and re enter ?

thanks
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The user is seeking guidance for their friend who wants to transition from a tourist visa to a student visa while facing a potential overstay. The comments suggest checking with the school for advice and considering paying for a visa extension if applicable. They also note the risk of not having the student visa approved if there's an overstay and mention that both tourist visas and visa exemption stamps can be extended for 30 days. It's recommended to avoid overstaying to prevent complications with immigration.
Bob **********
She’s on an actual visa?? Or exempt stamp both can be extended for 30 days for 1900 baht don’t overstay
Gregg *******
Her visa may not be approved if she has an overstay. 🤔
Andrew ********
Pay for extension, if they have not used one this stay. If they have a receipt showing under consideration they can leave and re-enter a few days later by air before the date in their consideration
Graham ******
@Andrew *******
Leaving during an under consideration period will require a re-entry permit to maintain the status
Andrew ********
@Graham *****
using visa exempt status ? What im talking about. They are worried about their tourist visa running out eirher extend if they havent or leave and come back under exempt personally id just extend
Us *****
Ask the school, they know best.
Jeff ********
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