Can I change from an ED visa to a work visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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Jan 28, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Please don't roast me for using n00b nomenclature as I'm not sure if they're if non-o non-b or non-wtf. But here's the question:

Is it possible to change from an ED visa to a work visa without leaving the country?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question addresses the possibility of changing from an Education (ED) visa to a work visa in Thailand without having to exit the country. A comment suggests checking the visa status for any extensions noted in the passport, which could indicate the current terms of stay.

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Benjamin ******

Look in your passport; does your most recent "ED Visa" say "Extension of stay"?

3 years ago

Alejandro ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Says non-ed and I'm on the last 90 day extension (1 year)

3 years ago

Alejandro ***********

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It's the usual "extension of stay permitted up to [date] holder must leave the kingdom blabla...." 3rd and apparently last extension. School instructed 1year is the limit.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Alejandro **********

So it's an extension of stay. Here is the process you will have to perform:

1. You will have to cancel your existing "extension of stay" stamp. You will take a letter from the school saying you are no longer a student. This will have to be "dated" in advance for 14 days (for Bangkok), OR 21 days (for Chiang Mai). Other immigration offices have different requirements.

2. You, and your employer, will have to apply for an in-country Non-B visa based on employment. The employer would know what type of paperwork is required.

3. You will be issued an in-country Non-B Visa which is valid for 90 days.

4. When you have 30 days or less remaining (45 days at some immigration offices), you can apply for a one year extension of stay based on employment.

HOWEVER, this depends on the immigration office you are using, and the employer, and not all immigration offices sell in-country Non-B visas, and not all employers can get an in-country Non-B visa.

3 years ago

Justice **********

@Benjamin *****

please Sir do you have any idea if the saraburi immigration sells in-country non-B?

I am in the same situation and i can't go to Laos cus of closed borders.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Justice *********

Contact Saraburi. Their website is:

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3 years ago

Alejandro ***********

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@Benjamin *****

Amazing thank you!

3 years ago

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