Has anyone been able to change from visa exemption to Non-O? Specifically to work in a foundation.
I am staying at a foundation and they would like to help although they don't have much idea...
Today I called the IO but they said I cannot do it from within the country, that I have to leave... Apparently it should be possible to do it within the country, as one of the documents to be provided is "Form TM.87for the foreigner, who enters the kingdom of Thailand without visa, but is allowed to stay in the kingdom with a permit of stay for a period of 15 days, 30 days, 90 days and want to applies for non-immigrant visa"
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarification on whether it's possible to change from a visa exemption to a Non-O visa for work purposes while staying in Thailand. They were informed by an Immigration Office (IO) representative that this change requires leaving the country, contradicting their understanding that it could be done within Thailand with the correct documentation. Comments from others suggest that it generally requires departing Thailand, although there may be exceptions based on individual circumstances, such as previous visa status.
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