A step-by-step preparation guide for students who need to request more time in Thailand under an education purpose. Immigration decides each application and the permitted period.
Application form
TM.7
Application for extension of temporary stay
Key evidence
Institution letter
The education institution must support the study request
Where to ask
Local Immigration
Contact the office responsible for the study location
Decision
Case by case
An extension is not automatic
Overview
A visa and permission to stay are different. Before your current stay expires, ask your institution and the relevant Immigration checkpoint which education extension process applies and how far in advance to prepare.
Check the stay-until date in your passport or entry record.
Ask the institution for its confirmation and extension-support letter early.
Use the official TM.7 form and education-specific evidence required by Immigration.
Do not confuse an extension request with a 90-day residence report.
Compare
Confirm the full list and any originals, copies, photos, fees, or extra forms with your local Immigration office before attending.
| Item | Purpose | Preparation note |
|---|---|---|
| TM.7 application | Requests extension of temporary stay | Use the current official form and complete every applicable field |
| Passport and immigration pages | Confirms identity and current permission | Ask which pages need copies and signatures |
| Institution confirmation letter | Supports continuing study and requested period | Have the school confirm required details and issue date |
| Academic or course records | Shows study program and progress where required | Ask whether transcripts, attendance, or results are part of your category file |
| Institution authorization records | Shows the institution can host the relevant study | Requirements differ for government, private, international, and higher education |
Details
Use your institution’s guidance for education paperwork and the local Immigration office for forms, timing, fees, and submission procedure.
Plan backwards from the current permission-to-stay date, not from the visa sticker’s issue date.
The institution’s letter should support the actual course and requested period; Immigration may require additional official records.
Follow the submission method and respond to any request from the officer or institution.
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FAQs
Quick answers students usually ask before applying.
TM.7 is the application for extension of temporary stay. Confirm the current form and supporting documents with Immigration.
No. The institution supplies evidence, but Immigration considers the application under applicable criteria.
Official education handbooks direct students to contact the Immigration checkpoint in the area where they study. Confirm the responsible office before traveling.
The general temporary-stay extension fee is commonly listed as THB 1,900, but confirm the current fee and accepted payment method with Immigration for your application.
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Sources
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