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Can a non-immigrant O or B visa be converted to an education visa in Thailand?

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May 2, 2019

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Can a non immigrant o and b visa be converted to education visa?

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No, you cannot convert a Non-Immigrant O or B visa directly to an education visa (ED visa) in Thailand. If you are on an extension, it's sometimes possible to switch between reasons for the extension, but this requires checking with the immigration office and the institution providing the ED visa documentation.

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If you are talking about attending a private school I would bet the answer is going to be no, you can't even go from one extension type to another.. That's because most private schools get different documentation so you can go to a thai consulate and BUY a 90 day single entry ED visa.

Good Luck though (y)

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Joseph *********

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Ah ok. So yes we are on extension. Thank you. I will contact some schools and report my experience

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NO, you cannot switch from one TYPE of Non-Immigrant VISA to another one.

Now if you are on an extension of stay, sometimes you can switch from one reason for the extension to another reason. BUT you need to check with the immigration office and the place issuing the documentation to get the ED visa ..

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