Visa Extension Process for ED Visa for Children in Thailand

The process for extending an ED visa for children involves submitting specific documents at the immigration office with professional assistance to ensure everything meets current checks.

The Specifics

• The Thai Kru team accompanies the family to the immigration office and arrives early to secure queue numbers. Typical waiting time is 1-2 hours.
• Required documents include: rental agreement (certified true copy signed by the lessor on the ID card page 13), TM30 for each child, TM30 for both parents, parents’ documents (kept ready in case requested), clear scans of all passport pages with immigration stamps (both pages if a double-page spread), first page of the passport, Thailand entry stamp page, 2 photos sized 4x6 cm brought on the day, copy of the biodata page, copy of passport pages with stamps from all countries, a Thai mobile number, and the stated reason for extension.
• A financial requirement of 500,000 Baht held in a Thai bank account for at least 3 months may be checked, as it applies to certain guardian-related extensions and is sometimes referenced for ED cases.
• Immigration officers are currently examining documents more strictly than in previous years.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Start by making sure every scan is clear and complete — immigration will not accept single-page scans of double-page spreads. Bring both parents’ documents even if not explicitly listed; officers sometimes ask for them on the spot. The service fee for an ED visa extension for children is 12,000 Baht per child, which covers the immigration fee.

Our team handles the queue, double-checks every paper, and stays with you until the extension is granted. For families new to the system, we can also help locate a suitable school that supports the full ED visa process. Preparing the rental agreement correctly (certified and signed on the right page) avoids the most common refusals we see.

Read our guide on required documents for visa extensions in Thailand to see how the list fits together before your appointment.

ED visas remain one of the practical routes for longer stays when children are enrolled, and a smooth extension keeps the whole family’s status secure.

Contact Thai Kru Visa Agency for full support with your child’s ED visa extension. We manage the paperwork and the immigration visit so you don’t have to navigate it alone.