This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Can I change from a volunteer visa to a Non-B visa while in Thailand, or do I need to go outside the country?

Visa Types Non-B Visa Volunteer Visa Visa Change Process Immigration Rules in Thailand

Jan 27, 2021

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello!

Not sure someone has asked already.

Changing from volunteer visa to Non B visa, it has to be done outside the country or it is possible to change within Country but depends on the company?

Would be much appreciated if you could share experiences.

Thanks!

812

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The process of changing from a volunteer visa to a Non-B visa generally requires leaving Thailand. However, in certain situations, it might be possible to switch within the country. One suggested method involves canceling the current 90-day stamp and applying for a 60-day COVID extension, followed by applying for a Non-B visa with employer documentation at the immigration office.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Thai Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Tod *********

The ONLY way it could be done inside the country (especially seeing as you're still on the 90 day stmap you got from the Non-O visa) would be for you to take a paper from your foundation GO to immigrations cancel the current 90 day stamp you're on and immediately apply for a 60 day covid extension.

THEN once you get the 60 day covid extension you could apply inside the country at the immigration office for a 90 day Non-B visa with documentation from your employer.

That's the ONLY way it could be done because you can't switch visa types from one to another inside the country, so canceling the one you're on, getting a covid extension would 'break the link' back to the Non-O visa and let you apply for a Non-B in country

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

this helps alot. Crystal clear!!Thank you so much 🙏🙏

4 years ago

Tod *********

remember

@Ky**

, the police order allowing 60 day covid extensions runs out this friday the 29th, you'd have to do this before the covid extension program runs out

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thanks! I am aware of that too. Really appreciate for the reminder 🙏🙏. On the different note, (ask on behalf of my friend), for those who got 60 day covid extension, would it be possible to apply for ED visa (to seriously learn Thai) within the country?

Sorry for asking many questions !

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Kyin ************

that is between them, the school and the immigration office.

In theory yes, in reality go ask the school they're thinking of studying at..

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

i see. Again, thank you so much for prompt and informative reply!

4 years ago

Reply to

Moon *****

Shezi *******

Outside the country..

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

Did you give a visa agent a bunch of money for the volunteer visa, and you have a stamp that's outside of Chiang Mai?

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

Nope. I did volunteer at the actual foundation.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Kyin ************

Do you have an extension of stay based on being a volunteer, or a visa stamp/sticker?

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

visa stamp. I just started volunteer a month ago and now I got job offer letter from the company.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Kyin ************

You *MAY* be able to get it done inside the country, however that's between you, the employer, and the immigration office. If you're volunteering at a real volunteer organization (sounds like you are), there is a chance.

4 years ago

Moon *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

thank you 🙏

4 years ago

Reply to

Moon *****

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group