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Can a Thai STV be changed to a non-immigrant visa if entering with an APEC card?

STV Visa APEC Card Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Conversion Rules Thailand Immigration Policies

Feb 27, 2022

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I know that a STV can not convert to another visa type l, but if you enter with APEC card can this be changed to a non immigrate visa ?

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The Special Tourist Visa (STV) cannot be converted to another visa type, including non-immigrant visas, even if you enter Thailand with an APEC card. After the validity period of the STV, you must leave Thailand as there are no extensions or conversions available.

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APEC card is not flexible. As Michael wrote, cannot change visa type and cannot extend. After 3 months, must leave Thailand

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Michael ********

Nope.

There have been couple of posts about it this week

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