Can I change my Tourist Visa to a Special Tourist Visa in Thailand?

Jun 22, 2021
4 years ago
Nadim ****
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Hi all - does anyone have experience with changing their Visa type from a Tourist Visa to a Special Tourist Visa? Appreciate any advice - thanks!
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The consensus among commenters is that changing a Tourist Visa to a Special Tourist Visa is not possible from within Thailand. The Special Tourist Visa must be obtained from a Thai consulate outside of the country before arrival, and many consulates have announced the cessation of issuing this visa after July 3rd.
Nadim ****
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Ah... that's a shame. I thought so too - but saw this option on the Immigration Appointment Reservation site - and had a bit of hope. Appreciate the responses guys!
Brandon ************
@Nadim *******
you can change visas but not to STV. Things like education, retirement, employment are all common.
Benjamin ******
A special tourist visa can only be acquired OUTSIDE of Thailand. Most Thai consulates have a notice saying they will stop selling the Special Tourist Visa after July 3rd.
Tod *********
You needed to BUY a Special Tourist Visa from the thai consulate in your country before you came here.
Lloyd ********
Can't be done
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