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Can I change my ED visa to a non-immigrant visa without leaving Thailand?

ED Visa Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Change Process Thailand Immigration Study Visa Working in Thailand Visa Regulations

Jun 11, 2021

5 years ago

Lalitha ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi I does anyone know if you can change from an ED visa to a non imm visa without leaving the country, and if so what the process is?

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The conversation discusses whether it is possible to change from an Education (ED) visa to a non-immigrant visa without leaving Thailand. Several comments confirm that it is indeed possible to switch non-immigrant visa types at the immigration office, depending on the individual's circumstances, such as whether they are on a 90-day initial stamp or an extension of stay. The original poster mentions their intention to transition from a tourist visa to an ED visa for studying Thai, with plans to later obtain a job teaching.

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Lalitha ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am going from a tourist visa to an 3 months Ed visa studying Thai, and then hoping to get a job teaching so that is the reason for the question

5 years ago

Tod *********

The real question IS

are you on the initial 90 day stamp from the ED visa

OR

are you on an extension of stay stamp?

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The other question is what type of visa or extension are you wanting to switch to?

5 years ago

George *************

On what sort of visa do you hope to end up? It is possible to change the reason for your non-immigrant visa at the immigration office without leaving the country. For instance, I went from a Non-ED to a Non-O (retirement). Where do you hope to end up?

5 years ago

Anne *******

what kind of other non immigrant visa?

5 years ago

Bobby ********

An ED visa is a non-immigrant visa

5 years ago

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