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

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Nov 11, 2021

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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 🙏

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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.

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Charles ********

Easy, all it takes is a plane ticket and few tests and a hotel stay 😉 I was stv left, visited my family for a few weeks and came back under 14 day sandbox... Now test and go.. Even Easy.

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Jim *********

nope

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Nick ****************

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got it thank you

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Lyndon ************

Simple answer. No, not in country. You would be the first

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@Lyndon ***********

gotcha thanks

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Greg ********

Somebody can correct me if I am wrong but pretty certain a STV cannot be converted to any other visa type in country.

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Phill ******

, yes . you can . elite visa .

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Andy *******

sucker visa

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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.

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Greg ********

OK 🙂 I stand corrected.

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Andy *******

very correct

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very wrong .

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Nick ****************

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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

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Greg ********

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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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