yes I'm sure I already had the tm6, they explicitly asked me for the tm30...first time I've ever been asked. But I have it π just thought I'd mention it here.
Can I suggest something? Maybe you could cancel the extension of stay beforehand with a letter from the university...then exit the country and return again under visa exemption or tourist visa.
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