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Can I apply for an ED visa after obtaining a COVID extension in Thailand?

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Oct 4, 2021

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Kemi **********************

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Kemi **********************

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@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?

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Kemi **********************

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The immigration officer

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John **********

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 it

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Kemi **********************

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@John *********

ok thanks 😊

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Benjamin ******

Who are "them"?

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@Benjamin *****

ok thanks 😊

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