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Can I convert my Non-Immigrant O Visa to an Edu (Student) Visa?

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Apr 23, 2021

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Can i convert my Non immigrant O Visa to Edu (Student) Visa?

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A user inquires about the possibility of converting a Non-Immigrant O Visa to an Edu (Student) Visa in Thailand. Several commenters provide insights, predominantly emphasizing that such a conversion is generally not possible within the country. They clarify that one cannot change visa types (except from a tourist to a Non-Immigrant Visa) and that any switch must be approached cautiously regarding official regulations. Suggestions for extending the Non-O Visa via COVID-19 extensions or consulting with educational institutions to align with visa requirements are also mentioned.

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Tod *********

Then the answer is NO, you can't go from a 90 day Non-O entry stamp to an ED visa inside the country at the immigration office.

You can't change visa TYPES inside the country (except from a tourist to a Non-Imm).

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At least you can't do the switch "above the table" <- by showing up at the immigration office with paperwork from a school to apply for an in country Non-ED visa.

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thanks. can you pls give me some suggestions of ways that I can try?

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Tod *********

when does your current 90 day red entry stamp run out?

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Sam ******

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in end of May.

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Tod *********

Then BEFORE the 29th of May (the day the covid extension program ends) go to the immigration office and apply for a 60 day covid extension. That MIGHT (depending on the school) be enough for you to enroll and apply for the ED visa in country. BUT talk to your school that you're enrolling in to see what they say

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thanks. For COVID-19 extension, can I go to immigration now to make extension (60day) to 27 July?

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Tod *********

go close to when your current stamp is running out because they will start the covid extension on the day you apply

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Stranger *******

Yes you can

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@Aidid *********

False,

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Stranger *******

I have my Thai frn visa consultancy

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@Aidid *********

that person is on the original 90 day entry of a Non-O visa issued for medical reasons and ABOVE the table they're not gonna get a 90 day Non-ED visa off that stamp.

Now what can be had "under the table" is another story. BUT the MOE won't even issue paperwork for that person on that visa to apply for an in country Non-ED

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Kay ***********

Follow up

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Irina **********

I sent you a message:)

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@Irina *********

Let's keep conversations ON the group so we all can benefit?

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Tod *********

where did you get the Non-O based on medical reasons and when did you enter the country?

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Sam ******

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from Myanmar, entered Bkk about a month ago

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Benjamin ******

A non-o visa based on what reason? You can study in Thailand on any visa.

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@Benjamin *****

my non O visa is based on Medical.

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