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Unconfirmed reports suggested it may probably, possibly, maybe start from 15th July.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1310995-is-it-necessary-to-cancel-an-ed-visa-if-leaving-the-country/ I suspect the OP had a letter of cancellation, that is how Immigration knew the date. He didn't cancel his permission of stay and leave on, or prior to, that date.

Immigration are correct. Whatever document you gave them from the Uni, had a date of termination of your permission of stay. From what you stated, that would have been 4th April. You state the Uni never informed you, but they don't inform Immigration, so you obviously had something that informed them of this date. You overstayed from 4th April to 17th May. https://app.nurse.cmu.ac.th/overseavisa/assets/pdf/Important.pdf

Just to elaborate on Maestro's comments. The validity of a visa is the period during which you can enter Thailand. On entry, you are granted a period of stay (Non ED 90 days). You can then extend that period of stay, (extension of stay)which is a permit, not a visa. Your visa was 'used' on entry and cannot be extended. Yes, rather confusing because agents and Immigration alike refer to extensions of your permission of stay, as visas. If you look at the Non B visa you used to enter Thailand, it should have a 'used' stamp across it. You were given a stamp permitting you to stay for 90 days .... 'permitted to stay until xx xx xx' It is that 90 day permission of stay you will shortly be applying to extend for a further 1 year.

You must have previously filed a TM30 to create a file at your local Immigration office, otherwise a 90-day report would be rejected as you wouldn't exist on their database.

The proposed 60 day VE entry, replacing the existing 30 day VE entry (expected to be effective from July 15th) will in effect make the single entry Tourist visa obsolete. No, it's still available according to the Bern site, you're just overlooking it. https://www.thaiembassy.ch/Content/Embassy/57.html 1.3 Tourist Visa for Tourism and Leisure Activities (TR1) Period of stay: Not exceeding 60 days Validity of visa sticker 90 days (single entry) / 180 days (multiple entries) Extension: Possible for up to 30 days at the immigration office in Thailand Visa Fee: 40 CHF (single entry) / 180 CHF (multiple entries) Required document: Required documents for a Tourist visa (Tourism and Leisure Activities – TR1)

If you've not registered your details and address with Immigration via a TM30, then you wouldn't be able to successfully submit a 90-day report as they wouldn't have your details on file. 90 day reports are only required when you have been given permission to stay for more than 90 consecutive days. What the member was meaning is that if you have no reason during your stay to visit an Immigration office (Tourist 30 day VE) then don't worry about a TM30. If however you wanted to apply for a 30-day extension to that 30 day VE entry, then unless you'd filed a TM30 you would be refused. You wouldn't be required to file a 90-day report entering as a Tourist or on a single entry Non Imm 0 visa.

Just register at and use our main address for the TM30. Immigration are none the wiser for when we stay at our other home.

Ironic that it's claimed the DLT no longer accepts the yellow book as proof of residence, and only a Cof R from Immigration will suffice. As the possessor of the house, I registered and submitted my TM30 online. The proof of residence accepted by Immigration; Copy of passport data page. Copy of yellow Tabien Baan. Copy of pink ID card. So any CofR I request, the proof of address will be taken from my Yellow TB and pink ID card, that Immigration accepted to register and file a TM30 as proof of address. Cap in hand, this afternoon I was on an errand near my DLT so popped in for a chat. I skipped the desk clerks and spoke to the long-standing boss, a female, good English. She admits that the DLT site only mentions a CofR, or work permit as suitable forms of proof of address, but these are only the minimum requirements. She further admitted new inexperienced staff will not be familiar with Tabien Baans or even that a foreigner can posses such a document and will revert to their basic training, which is on a need to know basis. In these situations you should request to see the boss who should be fully trained in the requirements. "Possession of a yellow TB by foreigners supersedes the minimum requirements, and anyone in charge of a DLT centre that doesn't know that is 'ting tong' (stupid)". Her words, not mine.

Read previous posts, to the contrary not my experience but @DrJack54 claims the yellow book is no longer accepted.

There are now several locations to get documents legalised by the MFA. General Information page: https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/cate-6441-รับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร?menu=5d68c88b15e39c160c008184 Document notarisation service locations: https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/สถานที่ให้บริการรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร Book an appointment online at your preferred location: https://qlegal.consular.go.th/customer/create

They don't, it's based on the proof of address you supply. CofR is based on the address you registered with Immigration. Yellow book and ID card is based on the address you registered with the Thai government + a Thai ID number.

Just been to the local DLT with a friend and the wife to renew their licences last week Blue book and ID card for the wife, yellow book and pink ID card for the friend. 4 short tests, in and out in 45 minutes.

It's not the amount of money, Jack, it's the principal I oppose. Racial discrimination and corruption.

Nope. I've purchased 3 motorcycles, 3 cars and changed my licences twice with just the yellow book and Thai ID. Banks also accept a yellow TB as proof of address. The exact purpose of obtaining a yellow house book and pink ID card is to integrate into Thai society and present the same documents as Thais do for certain procedures.

I'd have done the same as you, but also added the UK Embassy doesn't issue them because that's not where I file my TM30. There is a reason they offer no receipt, so their corrupt methods aren't exposed. I'd have suggested at my next extension renewal I pay 500 BHT ........... no receipt required. There are those that state there could be repercussions, but in my experience when you stand up and challenge them, they actually respect you more in the future. One not to be trifled with.

Yes, I just realised the reason I've never been asked for a new CofR is because I have that little yellow book and pink ID card, the one's that many claim are useless. 😉

Certain Embassies no longer issue proof of address. In fact, just today reading some info on the British Embassy website, they accept a Certificate of residence from Immigration as proof of your address. Your address is already on your existing licence, so why another CofR, unless you moved.

The MFA have now opened several Consular offices for notarisation/legalisation of the above translated documents. Lak Si, as you stated, also Pathum Wan, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, Songla and Phuket. Appointments are required at all locations. https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/สถานที่ให้บริการรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร

I sent you a PM reference the steps for marriage as a US citizen.

Once the OP is married, the 60 day VE entry + 60 day extension option may suffice. Depends on how many times he visits and his intended duration of stays per year, which I also asked. Bank account, another 'to do' on his list.

That depends on a number of factors Jack. Non O application can be processed within 15 days. He'd have to then be present again in Thailand within the 90 days that Non O grants him to apply for the 1-year extension. That could take anything from 30 to 60 days to process depending on how soon he applies.

Once married, you have two options for staying long term in Thailand. You can also apply for an additional 60-day extension to visit a Thai spouse. If I may ask; 1. How often, and for what lengths of stay, are you contemplating for your visits to Thailand? Where would you stay in Thailand, that would determine which Immigration office you may use? You don't need any agencies other than a translation service. Take one step at a time. My advice is to get married first, then plan your next step for long term stays, which really depends on your frequency of visits and periods of time spent in Thailand on each visit.

And once a lease ends, the land and anything on it reverts to the landowner.

For long terms stay in Thailand, under 50 years of age, unmarried, then the Elite visa is probably your only option, but expensive. https://thailand-elite.com/ Thailand only really caters for retirees or those married to a Thai for long term stays. There is a minimum age restriction of 50 for the purpose of retirement. If you were to marry your long time girlfriend, then it opens another door and different options to stay long term. Is marriage perhaps something you may consider?