All services are meant for full time students with proper Non-Immigrant (Class Ed/O) Visas subject to condition as outlined below. Petitions and other forms are avaliable from Visa Section at either campus. A receipt for service is provided for each transaction and this to receive completed requests, passports etc.

Stay Permit Extension
Au Visa Section applies for Non-Immigrant (Class Ed/O) Stay Permit Extension based on requests made by currently registed full time non-Thai students (12 credits or equivalent a semester). Those who register for less than 12 credits are considered part-time and will not be given extension of stay.

Must be applied for no less than 30 days before Expiration.
Processing takes at least 30 - 45 days.
Generally stay permit last 6 - 12 months.
Passports are sometimes made avalable temporarily during processing period.

Procedures
- Complete Visa Service Petition (Form R.25) and Immigration's 'Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in the Kingdom' (TM.7) Fill Information and Print R.25 form by Acrobat
- Pay Visa & University Services Fee, total bath 2,100 at the Office of Financial Management.
- Submit to Au Visa Section: Petition, Immigration Form, receipt of payment, Passport, 2-inch photo (no less than 6 months old) and copy of Registration (current/most recent semester) Receipt at Window 10 / SM 116.

Re-Entry Permit

Current visas remain valid while temporarily outside Thailand.
Au Visa Section applies for Re-Entry Permits at the request of the students.
Au Visa Section needs at least 3 days for processing Immigration at Suan Plu may be able to process in the same day for applications submitted in morning.
Immigration at Airport may be able to process within 30 minutes if a 2-inch photo and boarding pass are readily available.

Procedures
- Complete Visa Service Petition (Form.25) and Re-Entry Permit Form.
- Pay Baht 1,000 (Single) 3,800 (Multiple) atthe Office of Financial Management.
- Submit to Au Visa Section: Petition, Re-Entry Permit Form, receipt of payment, passport.

90-Day Notice

All non-Thai students must notify their places of residence to the Bureau of Immigration every 90 days.
Au Visa Section submits 90-day Notices at the request of the students.
Au Visa Section needs at least 3 days for processing.
Must be applied for no less than 5 days before expiry of previous 90-Day Notice.
Expired 90-Day Notice can be renewed by exiting Thailand on Re-Entry Permit or obtaining new visa abroad.
Those who fail to comply are liable to a fine of Baht 5,000 with an additional fine of 200 baht for each day past expiration. Bureau of Immigration may collect fee upon exiting Thailand.

Procedures
- Complete 90-Day Notice Form.
- Submit to Au Visa Section: form and passport.

Visa letter

The Visa letters are used to apply for new visas abroad at any Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate.
Au Visa Section issues Visa Letters at the request of the students.
Au Visa Section needs at least 3 days for processing.

Procedures
- Submit to Au Visa Section: form and passport.
- Submit to Au Visa Section: Pettition and receipt of payment.

Passport renewal

Passports should be renewed no less than 6 months before passport expires.
Au staff should be informed before renewing passport.

Point of Entry/Exit

Tm. Card
- A card issued prior to entry and attached to passport by Immigration.
- TM. card must be retained and attached to passport at all times until next exit from Thailand.

Stamps
- Immigration Officials issue Stay Permit by stamping passport at the point of entry.
- The Stamp provides the date of Stay Permit expiry.

Overstay !!!!
- The Bureau of Immigration Charges Baht 200 / day for those who overstay their permit.
- Charges lived at point of exit.

Special Considerations

Processing times for visa applications abroad vary from country to country and it also depends on the nationality of the visa applicant.

Au Visa Section strongly encourages all non-Thai students to process their visa / immigration matters through AU only.

Those not requiring Au visa / immigration assistance may be required to sign a letter releasing Au of any visa immigration responsibility.

Each non-Thai student must handle his or her own visa permit related matters in person.

Some cases may require official certification of good behavior or non-criminality record friom home country or the diplomatic mission in Thailand.

Non-Thai students are legally not allowed to work in Thailand. If a student becomes legally employed with a Work Permit, they must change their visa status accordingly with their employer and they may also be required to sign a letter releasing Au of any visa / immigration responsibility.

Assumption University makes every effort to inform students of relevant laws, regulations and proceures regarding their legal status here with engaged in educational pursuits.

However, total and final responsibility rest with student's and all students are encoraged to be pro-active, well informed and act accordingly. It is a privilege and the right of an individual to behave maturely, responsibly and temporarily reside and learn in a country other than their own.

As a non-Thai student, you are a welcomed guest in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Various Thai authorites make it possible (or not) for you to be here. In return, it is expected that the laws and regulations of Thailand will be followed.

Information provided in this document and the services described are dependent upon the regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of University Affairs and Bureau of Immigration. Infringement of the rules or guidelines in any way may lead to problems, and inconveniences, which may result in expulsion from Thailand, temporarily or permanently.

Relevant Thai authorities have the right to deny opportunity of study / entension of stay for various reason including expulsion from Thailand.

Tips

Passport should be readily avalable for domestic travels, banking, transaction major purchases, or any other official business.

Protect your passport and ID card at all times.

Consider keeping copies of Registration Reciept, Au ID, Passport, Visa, and other inportant documents.

Au ID and Registration Receipt (or copy) should be with you at all times.

Register with your Embassy / Consulate in Thailand.

Confirm flights and arrive at airport 3 hours defore departure.

Consult Au Visa Section if ever in doubt. Please check Visa Service Web site and student Email for updates.