Can I convert an ED visa to a normal tourist visa while in Thailand?

ED Visa Tourist Visa Visa Conversion Thailand Immigration Visa Rules COVID-19 Visa Extension

Nov 26, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi!

Did anyone converted ED visa into normal tourist visa inside Thailand? I saw a post where someone was saying that it was possible but I can't find it now.

If anyone had done the change and could share some information it would be very appreciated.

My personal situation/background: on Ed visa, it expires Dec 20, I could renew for another three months in Trang province. I'm currently in Bangkok and considering that might leave the country in the end of January. That's why I would prefer to switch to a regular visa and keep extending in case I want to stay longer.

Thank you all in advance 🙏🏼 💕

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry discusses the possibility of converting an ED (Education) visa to a normal tourist visa while in Thailand. The individual mentions their current situation with an ED visa expiring on December 20 and the desire to switch to a tourist visa for flexibility in extending their stay. A comment suggests that after completing school, one may cancel their ED visa extension and apply for a different extension due to COVID-19-related travel issues.

Benjamin ******

After you finish with your school, in theory you can cancel your extension of stay based on studying, and then at the same time apply for an extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

This extension is 1900 THB.

4 years ago

Lilitu *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

hi Benjamin thank you so much for the reply, do you know more about the process? I'm kinda lost I don't know if I should go back to Trang or can I do it in Bangkok with a school letter or something like that?

Any extra information is greatly appreciated 🙏🏼thank you again!!

4 years ago

Ellie *******

@Lilitu ******

in theory, to cancel your extension, you need to go to the immigration office where your extension was issued.

You cannot cancel first entry/admitted until stamp from a visa.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lilitu ******

where is your school?

You are on an extension of stay, correct?

4 years ago

Lilitu *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

my school is in Trang province, I got ED visa for three months and I can extend for another three.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lilitu ******

and when did get this ED visa?

4 years ago

Lilitu *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

I got it two months ago.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lilitu ******

you need TK cancel the visa in Trang and then get a extension of stay based on not being able to travel due to COVID-19. That extension is 1900THB.

To cancel an extension of stay based on studying, you need to bring a letter from the school saying you are no longer studying.

4 years ago

Lilitu *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

thank you ever so much for this detailed explanation 🙏🏼thank you!!!!

4 years ago

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Lilitu *******

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