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Can I apply for an ED visa after obtaining a COVID extension in Thailand?
Oct 4, 2021
5 years ago
Kemi **********************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi 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?
TLDR : 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.
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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.
>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 **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 **********************
ORIGINAL POSTERThe immigration officer
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 itKemi **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
ok thanks 😊 Reply to
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Benjamin ******
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Who are "them"?Reply to
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Kemi **********************
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ok thanks 😊 Reply to
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