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What type of visa can my partner apply for after being denied entry on an ED Visa Plus?

EfficientCr***********
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Hello, I’m looking for some advice regarding my partner's visa situation. Yesterday, he was denied entry at immigration and sent back. Last year, he held a 1-year Language ED visa, and they just tried to enter on a new ED Visa Plus.

The immigration officer claimed he have stayed in the country for too long, even though he have never overstayed. He were told he cannot use an ED visa to enter anymore. Given this situation, what would be the best type of visa for him to apply for to re-enter the country legally? Thank you."
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The user is seeking guidance on the best visa options for their partner, who was denied entry into Thailand after applying for a new ED Visa Plus. The immigration officer stated that the partner had stayed in the country too long, despite no history of overstaying. Suggestions from the community include contacting a visa agent like the Thai Visa Centre, considering different visa types such as a Non-O Marriage Visa or a long-term visa, and taking into account the scrutiny faced by Cambodian passport holders due to geopolitical issues.
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Todd ********
Todd ********
Should have spoken thai with the immigration officer since he was on Thai Language ED visa for a year …..🫣🤣 ….
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Todd Capron Yes, he can read and write, which enabled him to pass the entrance exam for his bachelor's degree.
Ter ******
Ter ******
Need an agent. Period.
John **********
John **********
They're in a bit of a pickle. Not allowed to enter on their current visa. Can't apply for another visa because they already have one. A safe entry service sounds like the only option
Betty *********
Betty *********
Who are "they" ?
Михайло ********
Михайло ********
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John **********
John **********
I'm not sure how he managed to get an ED plus visa after only one year in a government school. The ED PLUS visa is for those that have been studying at bachelors level or above.
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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@John *********
after study 1 year language then he passed exam and interview the Bachelor degree in Thai language major at university in Thailand
John **********
John **********
EfficientCranberry4633 even so I suspect that's the issue as it's highly unusual
Si ********
Si ********
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David ********
David ********
You do not need an agent, easy to apply yourself for another, class of visa, the ED visa is the most misused visa there is, immigration are always on alert for these people,
Bill ********
Bill ********
Thai visa and immigration system is a sick joke.Changing all the time, Seems to depend on which immigration officer you get at airport,whether he/she likes your appearance or not.Pay agents like TMT Visa agents to do it for you.NEVER try and do it yourself.Facebook clowns saying it is easy to do on line are full of bullshit.🤮💩🤬
Brigstocke ********
Brigstocke ********
Your partner is from Cambodia.

In addition to the border conflict with Cambodia, it’s also worth mentioning that the four high-risk countries (where citizens are most likely to overstay and/or work illegally in Thailand) are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
Elías ********
Elías ********
Does he/she has a history of illegal work?
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Elías Molina no, only stay 1 year with ed visa, never overstay
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
EfficientCranberry4633 the ED visa is the most misused Thai visa of them all. People misuse it for a longstay in Thailand, they are obliged to attend classes but rarely visit the school. Maybe he was addressed at the border in Thai, and when he did not understand or responded in Thai, Immigration knew he had misused the ED visa
Sujy *********
Sujy *********
Ignore all the noise, the only real advice you need is to relay to your boyfriend to contact an agent like Thai Visa Centre to safely get in. Your boyfriend will NOT be allowed back in without an agent. He can waste his time trying but it won't work. An agent 100% guaranteed entry.
Johan ***************
Johan ***************
Sujy Sujaree That is a thoroughly rotten system. (I am not questioning your advice)
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Sujy Sujaree do you have recommend agent?
Sujy *********
Sujy *********
EfficientCranberry4633 I've already named Thai Visa Centre. They actually commented below. They are the owner of this group (you can see them on the banner above).
Braulio *********
Braulio *********
The denial is now in the system. Any effort to attempt a reentry will note the denial. a yearwait, at least
Roger **********
Roger **********
I think you will find, at the moment, that a Cambodian passport holder might be scrutinized much more than previously.
Roger **********
Roger **********
Exactly why I mentioned it - aboslutely agree with you, that it is a potential issue
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Roger Mcintyre yes IO also mention about Cambodia passport too
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
EfficientCranberry4633 regarding the situation at the Thai/Cambodian land borders at the moment, no wonder a Cambodian citizen is denied entry. Just 5 months ago my family had to flee from their village because the Cambodian Army shelled us with their rocket artillery
Bob ********
Bob ********
Rubbish, I was denied entry on visa exempt and came back two weeks later on tourist e-visa.
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Mohit **********************
Bob Warren Where did you fly to after being denied entry?
Bob ********
Bob ********
Didn’t get through immigration, 18 hours in the airport and back to uk 😔
faran******
faran******
Bob Warren thats brutal. U flew all the way from uk and they made you go back ? How long had you been in the ctry?
Bob ********
Bob ********
If you’re denied entry you have to fly back to your departure airport on the same airline.
Bob ********
Bob ********
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EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Braulio Escobar t's not a blacklist from overstaying, just an IO refusal because of his 1-year Thai language visa history. If he returns to Cambodia and applies for a proper Non-O Marriage Visa, can he re-enter Thailand with that visa right away without waiting a year?"
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
EfficientCranberry4633 so you say he is married to a Thai wife? Then put 400,000 Baht into his Thai bank account and enter on the 90-days Non-O Family visa and apply for the 1-year extension of the stay permit
Ken **********
Ken **********
What country are you speaking of?
SageLyc*******
SageLyc*******
Why would you not at least do fast track?
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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SageLychee2183 as I asking now they not open fast track or VIP for cambodia passport every Airport and also Nong Khai border
SageLyc*******
SageLyc*******
EfficientCranberry4633 your partner only has a Cambodian passport?
Mark *********
Mark *********
At the end of the day decision is in the hands of the officer on the day.
Kool *******
Kool *******
I imagine the immigration officer first asked simple questions in Thai, and when they couldn't understand and answer the officer knew they didn't really go to school, and why they refused them entry on another ED visa. They have been identified as trying to live long term in Thailand, and now need a correct long term visa extension. Only real universities give the paperwork needed for the ED Plus, with university full time paid enrollment. Agents don't work with these legally, only universities. They need a long term visa, like the DTV. They are in the system, so buying a tourist visa might not even allow them to enter.
Euan ********
Euan ********
Kool Breez I was at immigration many years ago and the fella at the next desk was asking for an extension to his education visa, the officer asked him what colour the fish were.

His extension was denied.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Euan McPhee always say "pla see thoong" - Goldfish 😂
Dany ********
Dany ********
Kool Breez exactly this. there will be a lot more to this story than we were told here. also: cambodian passport. of course they face scrutiny when your country shoots rockets over the border into civilian structures, killing innocent people. if i were an IO i would check every single thing that i could to get these people denied entry.
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
I am not an expert, but I think you need to give more information about both your nationalities, age, reason they want to be in Thailand, exact history of previous travel etc. This will give the moderators the best chance to give you precise advise.
EfficientCr***********
EfficientCr***********
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Stuart Chiverton He is holding a Cambodian passport, age 26. His previous travel history includes a 1-year Non-Immigrant ED visa for studying Thai language at a Thai government school.
Bob **********
Bob **********
EfficientCranberry4633 I don’t think they’ll issue him any visa at the moment you to wait until they’re back on good terms my girl (Khmer )holds a work permit but I’m hearing that they will not re new right now she’s been here 14 years with me
SageLyc*******
SageLyc*******
Bob D'Andrea I think every Cambodian work permit is done in February
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
EfficientCranberry4633 I suspect the Cambodian passport is likely the problem because of the conflict etc. In this instance I think it is probably worth contacting someone like the Thai Visa Centre, for help and to see if there's any likelihood of success.
Jordan ********
Jordan ********
EfficientCranberry4633 "Cambodian" I found the issue
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