Why do I need to do a 90-day report if I am extending my ED visa every 2 months?

Jun 2, 2019
5 years ago
Ambre *******
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Hello, I’m currently on an ED visa with a Thai language school. So I need to go and extend my visa every 2 months. My question is why do I need to go and do the 90 days report every 3 months even after I come every two months ??

I didn’t know until last week and had to pay fine...
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The need for a 90-day report in Thailand is a separate requirement from visa extensions. Even if you extend your ED visa every two months, if you remain in the country continuously for 90 days, you are mandated to file a 90-day report. This report is necessary regardless of visa extensions and can be completed online or by mail, allowing you to avoid visiting the immigration office in person. It's important to manage these timelines to prevent fines.
Tod *********
Not to be rude but the rules are the rules. You are obligated to do a 90 day report IF you are in thailand for 90 days, period end of story.
Robert *******
As mentioned they are two total different things. One is an Extension of Stay to be allowed to be inside Thailand. The other one is you report when you're 90 days inside Thailand. As you only get 60 days of Extension of Stay at the time, you need to make an extra visit when you are in Thailand 90 days. But you do not have to make this 90 day report on day 90, you can use the online system as mentioned from 15 days before till 7 days before due date, or by old fashioned mail 15 days before due date or in person or authorized person between 15 days before due date till 7 days after.
Andre ***********
90 days online (but do it 20 days prior)

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Ellie *******
Those two are totally different things.

90 days report is specified by law that you need to report to the authority when you are staying 90days continuously (wording might be different).

Applying extension doesn't mean you are in country whole the time.

90days report can be done by online, or classic mail (via postal office) if you do it on correct timing.

You can try to search this group...
Stuart *********
You only do a 90 day report if you have been in the country for 90 days. If you leave before the (89th) day the clock resets.
Jayne **********
for the 90 day reporting you do not have to go yourself, you can send someone to do it for you.
Stuart *********
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Ambre *******
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@Stuart ********
could you give me the site please
Andre ***********
Stuart Cumming Correct... if the online system is working well.
Stuart *********
@Ambre ******
it’s not the most stable system known to man but if it works for you then you don’t need to go to immigration
Andre ***********
@Stuart ********
You can also do it by registered post (well in advance) - no need to go to Immigration Office.
Ambre *******
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@Stuart ********
and I won’t need to go there ?
Stuart *********
Ambre Pablo you can do it online if you time it right. Between 14 days and 7 days prior to it being due.
Ambre *******
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@Stuart ********
Thank you. Now have to stress myself almost every month going to immigration 😅
Stuart *********
@Ambre ******
their rules. Ours is not to reason why.....
Andre ***********
The Ed Visa and the 90 Days Report are separate - you have to do both.
Ambre *******
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@Stuart ********
I’m sorry but I don’t understand why ? Since I’m coming every 2 months to extend my visa then they know I am here and I’m giving them my address each time...
Stuart *********
@Ambre ******
if you are in the country for 90 days you need to do the report.
Ambre *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
yes but I come to extend my visa at chaengwattana every 2 months
Andre ***********
And you have to ensure your TM30 is in order too... .
Ambre *******
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@Andre **********
that has already been taken care of 🙂
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