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Can I enter Thailand on an STV and later apply for an education visa?

Education Visa STV (Special Tourist Visa)Thai University Visa Extensions Immigration Rules

Sep 30, 2021

3 years ago

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Hi all,

I’ve been accepted into a thai university but currently do not meet one of the requirement for the education visa. However school starts in nov and I was wondering if I could come in on STV and extend where necessary until my first sem ends in march before flying out to reapply for an education visa. 

thank you and look forward to any response.

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The user has been accepted into a Thai university but currently does not meet all the requirements for an education visa. They are considering entering Thailand on a Special Tourist Visa (STV) and extending it until they can obtain the education visa after the first semester.

James ********

The Ed Visa should not be a problem if you have university acceptance. Why are you not able to get it?

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I’ll PM you 🙂

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Phyu *****

which uni ? can I know ? I am looking for uni for master study.

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Benjamin ******

You can do that. There's nothing stopping you from studying on an STV :)

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Elias ****

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@Benjamin *****

Thank you! that seems the best option for now.

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