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Can a non-B visa be obtained in Thailand after entering on an exemption stamp?

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Jun 28, 2019

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A friend of mine won't get his non b visa in time and has to come to Thailand on an exemption stamp. Whilst he gets the paperwork sorted for the non b. Is it possible to convert to a non b in Thailand or would he have to leave the country and do it?

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A friend is concerned about entering Thailand on an exemption stamp while waiting for a Non-B visa. The question arises whether it's possible to convert the exemption stamp to a Non-B visa within Thailand or if leaving the country is necessary for the conversion.

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