ED Visa Extension Requirements after 90 Days

[Weblogger]

My son has studied 6 semesters at a Thai university in Chiang Mai when we all lived there. He is now living in Germany and is considering to go back to Chiang Mai in order to finish his studies and obtain the bachelor certificate.

To apply for an ED visa here in Germany is easy but he worries about the immigration requirements when he has to apply locally for the one year extension after the first 90 days.

We could not find any information online so far and would be grateful if somebody could provide specific information what would be requested by the immigration authorities to grant the extension.

Since my son has no income, it would be important to learn what evidence the immigration office is requesting with regard to financial support etc.

The mother of my son is a Thai national and his uncle is a high ranking Thai police officer and both live in Chiang Mai.

[HampiK]

You write the mother is Thai national.... So is he then not a thai as well or at least can ask for a thai ID? And then not need any VISA

[ubonjoe]

With proof his mother is Thai he could get a one year extension based upon being Thai. His birth certificate and proof his mother is Thai would be enough. He can apply for the extension with any type of entry.

Or he could establish his Thai nationality. If he was born outside to Thailand he would need a birth certificate issued by the Thai embassy where he was born and then be registered in a house book to get a Thai ID number. If born here he would need to be registered in house book to get a Thai ID card.

 

For attending a university most of the documents would be needed from the them. No financial proof is needed.

For attending a government university the requirements are here.https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_8

For a private university. https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_9

 

 

[Weblogger]

Thank you for your fast reply. I should have mentioned that my son has the German citizenship and was born in Hong Kong. We did not opt for a Thai citizenship which means he will be treated as a foreigner.

[ubonjoe]

12 hours ago, Weblogger said:

Thank you for your fast reply. I should have mentioned that my son has the German citizenship and was born in Hong Kong. We did not opt for a Thai citizenship which means he will be treated as a foreigner.

Not sure why you did that. It may be something you will regret later since it will be hard to correct later if he wants to establish his Thai citizenship. Registering his birth at a Thai embassy or consulate would not of caused any problems for him.

You could still get him a one year extension at immigration. Just his birth certificate and proof his mother is Thai would be enough to apply for it.