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Can I apply for a special tourist visa in Thailand after my Covid extension ends?
Hello everyone,
I am currently on a Covid extension and as far as I know, all the agents cannot offer an ED or non-volunteer visas anymore. Therefore, after this Covid extension, would it be possible to apply for a special tourist visa in country without going back ? Any possible long term
Stay solutions?
Thank you for your expert advices.
I am currently on a Covid extension and as far as I know, all the agents cannot offer an ED or non-volunteer visas anymore. Therefore, after this Covid extension, would it be possible to apply for a special tourist visa in country without going back ? Any possible long term
Stay solutions?
Thank you for your expert advices.
Answer summary
The user is currently on a Covid extension and seeks advice on whether they can apply for a Special Tourist Visa (STV) without leaving Thailand, given that agents are not offering certain visa types. Comments indicate that tourist visas, including the STV, are not available from within Thailand, highlighting the need for potential travel outside the country to obtain a new visa.
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Nick *******
It’s looking like they’re forcing long stayers to finally leave and re-enter. I’d start looking at Cambodia (21 days) as a possibility but might be less hassle just to go back your home country for 21 days.
Michael ********
@Nick ******
Why 21 days ?Time in Thailands counts towards the 21 days of being in an approved country
Jason ******
@Michael *******
I tagged the wrong person nevermindJason ******
@Michael *******
I got a 1 year non-o visa inside Thailand last weekMichael ********
Nick *******
@Michael *******
I don’t know which country the OP is from. May not be approved.Michael ********
@Nick ******
yes i failed english many times.Never passed lol.
Yes Time in Thailand counts as time in an approved country
Nick *******
@Michael *******
That’s why in brackets as wasn’t sure if applied, so wasn’t a definitive answer. Use of brackets indicates an element of uncertainty in some languages. We both learn something new today. 👍Michael ********
@Nick ******
But they can enter Cambodia and come back as soon as get Thai pass they dont need to be in Cambodia for 21 daysNick *******
@Michael *******
So my post is about leaving Thailand if they can’t extend their visa, which is what the OP is about.Michael ********
@Nick ******
They stated they are in Thailand
Carsten ************
ED visa is still available all over the Kingdom. You just need to search for a school, not for an agent.
Mike *******
@Michael *******
pretty obvious he doesn't want to do a proper Ed visa lolMichael ********
@Mike ******
yes i know that, didnt even dare suggest the digital nomad one 555
Stuart *********
Tourist visas, including the STV are not available within Thailand.
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