Do you have a 3-month ED / extension? So with a private school? then your visa gets automatically canceled once you leave the country without a re-entry permit. very easy. no cost. nothing else to do besides leaving. You can then immediately apply for the DTV once you passed immigration. i did the exact same in july 2024.

if you have a multi entry ED (with a university for example) then you might want to cancel it inside thailand first.

Anonymer Teilnehmer yes… metv = multi entry tourist visa.

after 60 days for +30 days. then leave and re-enter. if this is a METV

no one will care

you can extend your 180 days by another 180 days. check with your local immigration office what there specific requirements are… but you will need all documents from your application again with a fresh date and ongoing activity. some offices also require extensive residency proof. check with the IO

you only need a „certificate of employment“ which is the letter you mentioned. just let HR write it for you

@Kurt ************

it’s something like a life insurance. no you dont need that.

@Bastien *******

sorry, i cannot comment on that. but i would guess if it is possible somehow then it would be incredibly complicated with all the paperwork. if you know the right people then everything is probably possible. just a matter of money ;)

@Ben *******

its a true longterm visa and beeing seen like that. would it even qualify for permanent residency after x years?

@Malcolm ****

because they earn peanuts or?