Intrnational Studnt Handbook

18 I Welcome to Thaksin University Visa Extension Once the Immigration Bureau approves your entrance into Thailand, your passport will be stamped with the conditions of entry, and the Immigration Bureau will issue the duration of your stay in the Kingdom of Thailand. The last date issued by the officer at the checkpoint may not cover your study period at Thaksin University, therefore, you must apply for visa extension at the Thai Immigration Bureau before the last date engraved on the immigration stamp. Those wishing to extend their stay must apply for visa extension, and they may be permitted to stay in the country up to a maximum of one year. They may continue to apply for a renewal of their stay on a yearly basis, until the end of their work or study period. Ask your host Faculty/Institute/School to issue a letter in support of your application for visa extension and submit it to International Relations Office, Room 18203, The President’s Office Building, Building 18. Important Notes: • Application is only accepted within the period of 45 days prior to the expiry date of the current visa (with some exception upon consultation with the Immigration officer). • A fine of 500 THB per day will be applied to those who overstay in the Kingdom of Thailand with certain penalties. However, the amount fined will not exceed 20,000 THB. Non-Immigrant ED Visa documents to be summitted to the Immigration Bureau: 1) An application form (TM 7) which is filled out and signed by the applicant 2) A passport photo (4x6 cm) of the applicant (The Immigration Bureau may request for more than one photo.) 3) Fee (1,900 THB) 4) A photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s passport