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Can I convert my expiring student visa to a tourist visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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Hello, Hope everyone is safe and well during these trying times. 

I am an Indian passport holder, which makes it pretty much impossible for me to go back there for any Visa matters due to the current Covid situation. 

I am currently here on a student visa which expires 23rd July. I am currently looking to get that converted to a tourist Visa (minimum 1 month) without leaving the country. 

Is there anywhere I can go to get this done? Is it possible to do it without leaving the country?

Thanks for your help!

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The user, an Indian passport holder, inquired about converting their expiring student visa to a tourist visa while remaining in Thailand amidst Covid-19. Community members clarified that typically one cannot obtain a tourist visa from within Thailand; however, they suggested applying for a 60-day Covid extension instead, which can be done without leaving the country.

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Thanks all for your help and advice. Appreciate it!

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Jayanta ********

Jayanta ********

no need to go out of Thailand.... as Tod said, you can easily get a Covid extension.

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Tod *********

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There is no such thing as get a tourist visa inside the country :/ You BUY tourist visas at thai consulates in other countries before you come here

You could cancel your ED extension with a letter from your school saying your last day is the 23 of July and then apply for a 60 day covid extension.

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Would it be possible to fly out for a couple of days to a country like Vietnam or something similar and fly back in and apply that way? - Though I have heard that Thailand is not even giving tourist visas to Indian passport holders.

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Alan ******

Alan ******

not correct, in India the issuance of the COE has been suspended. No COE no entry

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Tod *********

Tod *********

nope that's not possible.

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Lewis ******

Lewis ******

no need to… just get the covid extension that Todd suggested

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most countries in the region are closed and you won't be able to fly there (e.g. Vietnam)

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