Can I apply for an education visa in Thailand after my Special Tourist Visa (STV) ends?

Nov 11, 2021
3 years ago
Nick ****************
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Hi I'm wondering is it possible to apply for an education visa in Thailand after my STV ends?

Thanks in advance ๐Ÿ™
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It is not possible to convert a Special Tourist Visa (STV) to another visa type, such as an education visa, while remaining in Thailand. Applicants must leave the country to apply for a new visa type.
Charles ********
Easy, all it takes is a plane ticket and few tests and a hotel stay ๐Ÿ˜‰ I was stv left, visited my family for a few weeks and came back under 14 day sandbox... Now test and go.. Even Easy.
Jim *********
nope
Nick ****************
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@Jim ********
got it thank you
Lyndon ************
Simple answer. No, not in country. You would be the first
Nick ****************
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@Lyndon ***********
gotcha thanks
Greg ********
Somebody can correct me if I am wrong but pretty certain a STV cannot be converted to any other visa type in country.
Phill ******
@Greg *******
, yes . you can . elite visa .
Andy *******
@Phill *****
sucker visa
Greg ********
@Andy *********
Yup. Cannot work on it and let's face it. Majority under 50 who want a long term visa would like to work here, remotely or whatever.
Greg ********
@Phill *****
OK ๐Ÿ™‚ I stand corrected.
Andy *******
@Greg *******
very correct
Phill ******
@Andy *********
very wrong .
Nick ****************
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@Greg *******
gotcha so I'll have to leave the country first correct

And I'm assuming it's possible to apply online for education visa or
Greg ********
@Nick ***************
Unless at a Uni etc I think Ed visa's for language schools you just get in country. Come in on Tourist or Exempt, sign up and convert.
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