Answered5 years ago
Can I apply for an ED visa after obtaining a COVID extension in Thailand?
Hi all 😊,
I arrived via the sandbox 45 days visa exemption. I am heading to Phuket Town to apply for the 60 day COVID extension. Once on the COVID extension can I then apply for the ED visa?
I arrived via the sandbox 45 days visa exemption. I am heading to Phuket Town to apply for the 60 day COVID extension. Once on the COVID extension can I then apply for the ED visa?
Answer summary
The user is inquiring about the possibility of applying for an Education (ED) visa in Thailand after securing a 60-day COVID-19 extension after entering Thailand on a visa exemption. A commenter notes that typically, one must first obtain a 30-day tourism extension before getting the COVID extension and that the process for transitioning to an ED visa will involve coordination with the school and immigration office.
7 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Benjamin ******
Generally, at most immigration offices, you are required to get a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism BEFORE being allowed to get a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.
>Once on the COVID extension can I then apply for the ED visa?
That will be between you, the school, and the immigration office.
>Once on the COVID extension can I then apply for the ED visa?
That will be between you, the school, and the immigration office.
Kemi **********************
OP@Benjamin *****
I want to be mindful of the uni intake date for the course. Is it worth letting them know I want to study and see how best to plan the visa pathway? Kemi **********************
OPThe immigration officer
Kemi **********************
OP@John *********
ok thanks 😊 John **********
@Kemi *******
are you already signed up and accepted for the course? If so I'd speak to the university. If not it's unlikely immigration would care about itBenjamin ******
@Kemi *******
Who are "them"?Kemi **********************
OP@Benjamin *****
ok thanks 😊 Activity
3 joined3
people
Related
25Should I enroll in school before applying for an education visa or extend my stay first?
320121y
Can I switch from an education visa to a tourist visa in Thailand after a three-month stay?
1.7k9222y
What visa options are available for a 6-month stay in Thailand starting in November?
1.6k9182y
How can I extend my education visa in Thailand if my gym cannot assist me?
3.3k23373y
What is the process for obtaining a family relations certificate for a Thai education visa extension as a British ex-pat?
1.8k1673y
What options do I have if my kids' education and guardian visas are delayed and I have Covid while needing to leave Thailand?
607254y
Can I extend my non-immigrant O visa while waiting for my husband's work permit?
1.1k864y
What are the options for changing a COVID visa to a tourist visa in Thailand?
3.5k29315y
Can I get a COVID extension or a medical extension at Maenam immigration in Thailand?
1.1k775y
What was the experience at Chonburi Immigration for changing a visa from retirement to marriage?
2.3k13325y
How long can I extend my tourist visa if arriving via Sandbox in Phuket?
1.7k12145y
How long can I extend my visa exempt stay in Thailand and what reasons are acceptable for the extension?
1.3k5195y
What are the best long-term visa options for an American considering staying in Thailand?
3.2k23355y
How can I extend my stay in Thailand after my ED visa expires on July 18 due to COVID-19?
961725y
What are my options after my education visa expired while I was unaware and how can I address the overstay fines?
1.3k4225y
Is it easy to obtain an education or volunteer visa to extend my stay in Thailand?
3.1k26246y
Can I extend my non-immigrant B visa for 1-2 weeks as a tourist?
1k766y
Do I need a letter from my embassy for the 60-day Covid extension in Thailand?
852486y
What is the best way for my family to move to Thailand and secure long-term visas?
1.7k12106y
How can I extend my 30-day visa in Thailand and what are the options available?
38017y
What is the process for obtaining a one-year self-defense visa in Thailand after enrolling in a school?
8773107y
What should I do with my ED visa extension before leaving Thailand for 4 months?
678418y
Can I switch from an education visa to a tourist visa by leaving Thailand before my education visa expires?
3k31108y
What is the procedure to obtain a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand and transition to an education visa?
782528y
When will my extended non-immigrant visa expire after applying for a 1-year extension?
950739y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served