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Can a US citizen change from Visa Exempt Entry to a Type B visa in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Exempt Entry US Citizen Visa in Thailand Non-B Visa Visa Change Procedures Immigration Policy

Oct 14, 2022

2 years ago

Justin ******

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I'm a US citizen and can I change

Visa on Arrival for type B in country the same as I can change tourist visa for type B?

I want to be certain.

Cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen entering Thailand does not receive a Visa on Arrival but instead uses the visa exemption scheme, granting 30 to 45 days of stay. Changing to a Non-B visa while in Thailand typically depends on the employer's relationship with the local immigration office and is rarely done. Generally, it is more common and straightforward to apply for a Non-B visa at a consulate outside Thailand.

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John **********

You won't be on a visa on arrival, you won't be on a visa of any sort. You will come in visa exempt. Whether you can change to a non-b or not will be up to your employer and immigration office

2 years ago

Stuart *********

As a US citizen you didn’t get a visa on arrival. If you entered with no visa you were given 30 (or 45 days) for free using the visa exempt entry scheme. Whether you could change that in country to a non B will be between your new employer and the local immigration office. Almost certainly the answer will be no, as the paperwork needed will be way more than applying for a non B at a nearby consulate. In theory it could be done, but in practice rarely. They did change some teacher positions in country and perhaps may still do but it’s rare.

2 years ago

Justin ******

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@Stuart ********

Cheers. On that note, I'll apply for a tourist visa. However, Im currently on a tourist visa and in Thai. Is a trip to a neighboring country sufficient to reapply for another tourist visa, and is that possible, so I don't need return to US to apply?

2 years ago

Darren *******

@Justin *****

yes

2 years ago

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Darren *******

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