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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

Moon *****

asked Jan 27, 2021

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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!

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.

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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

6 years ago

Moon *****

@Tod ********

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

6 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

6 years ago

Moon *****

@Tod ********

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

6 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..

6 years ago

Moon *****

@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 !

6 years ago

Shezi *******

Outside the country..

6 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?

6 years ago

Moon *****

@Benjamin *****

Nope. I did volunteer at the actual foundation.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

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

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

Moon *****

thank you 🙏

Benjamin ******

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.

6 years ago

Moon *****

@Benjamin *****

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

6 years ago