Can I Change My Visa to Non-B Inside Thailand During the Pandemic?

Visa Regulations Non-B Visa Teaching Jobs

August 10, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi. I and my friend have applied for a teaching job in Thailand. My friend who is currently in Thailand with the Amnesty told me that the school could not change the visa to non-b inside the country after contacting the immigration and was suggested to go to Laos. Anyone have the same experience with this? I have already checked the info from the website of the Embassy in Laos' capital and found the announcement about the still-closure border until the end of August, but I'm not sure if the border is opened for regular persons just to apply the Thai visa during this covid time.

Regards 🙂

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the difficulty of converting an Amnesty status to a Non-B visa inside Thailand, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Current policies prevent this conversion within the country, and individuals are advised to travel to Laos for visa applications, although border closures may affect this process.

James ********

At this time there are discussions ongoing regarding your situation among various Thai agencies.

As

@Robert ******

stated right now its not possible to do inside Thailand

Watch for news updates in coming weeks.

Good Luck

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4 years ago

André ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I was told that a lot of foreigners with Amnesty apply for various jobs including teaching as they hope to have a new visa and stay longer. But a lot of them dont know that the visa cant be changed inside the country.

4 years ago

Robert *******

I don't like to spread rumors and give people false hope,

i stay to the facts and announced rules and regulations,

4 years ago

James ********

@Robert ******

as you always do. Thank you.

4 years ago

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James ********

Robert *******

Land borders are closed.

You can not convert from amnesty (overstay) into a new Non Immigrant B visa inside the country at Immigration,

4 years ago

André ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks so much for the info. It's the best way to restart from the homecountry though.

4 years ago

André ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I used to work in Thailand before I still remember that I couldnt change the tourist visa to non-b as well, I applied in Laos. So foreigners still cant across to Laos at the bridge at the moment right?

4 years ago

Robert *******

@André ***********

Land borders are closed.

Option: Go back to country of origin, (take all documents needed to apply for Non Immigrant B visa with him), register at the Thai Embassy and follow the rules and instructions to go back into Thailand, This can take a longer time than a few weeks,

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Robert *******

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