Can I extend my TR visa and then convert it to an ED visa in Thailand?

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Jan 25, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Now I'm in TR visa about to expire soon. I could extend 30 days 1 time then I can change it to ED Visa. Is that correct? Thanks

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The user is currently on a TR visa that is about to expire and wants to know if they can extend it for 30 days one time and then change to an ED visa. Community members advise the user to consult the school they wish to enroll in for the conversion process and mention the requirement of having at least 30 days left on the TR visa for this change. There's also discussion around the need to enroll in an approved educational institution, and several schools in Bangkok that are recognized for this process are suggested.

Tyler *******

@Irene ******

where are you from? I thought you were Thai? Is this question for a friend or for yourself? You can change, but you probably need to go to a government sponsored school. There is a list of approved schools. If no one else will post it, I can try and find it for you.

4 years ago

Irene *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tyler ******

this is for a friend of mine. Can you please provide approval school? Thanks a lot.

4 years ago

Brandon ************

@Irene ******

Duke Language School and Sandee Language School are approved in Bangkok

4 years ago

Tyler *******

@Irene ******

look for language programs at the major universities in BKK. Chula has an approved program. This will be incredibly expensive compared to a private language school. I would also ask Duke Language School in Nana about the current regulations for private language schools. If already inside the country your friend may be able to apply for an ED visa there.

4 years ago

Darren *******

@Irene ******

might be a good idea for your friend to decide what they want to study first, no?

4 years ago

Anise *******

@Irene ******

surely your friend should already know the school and course.... unless they are just trying to use education as an excuse. Enrol in a school and pay the course fees....

4 years ago

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Anise *******

Paulie ********

Can get 60 day extension for 6k

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Paulie *******

a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is 1,900 THB.

4 years ago

Paulie ********

@Benjamin *****

yes but if on a TR you need to use your 30days up first.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Paulie *******

That's right, and there's no way to get a 60 day extension for 6k (?)

4 years ago

Paulie ********

And the covid visa finishes on the 29th he could go get his 30 day then go get his 60 day after it can be done

4 years ago

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Paulie ********

Ryan ********

You’ll need a min of 30 days left on your current visa to change to an Ed visa

4 years ago

Irene *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ryan *******

thanks

4 years ago

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Irene *******

Tod *********

you need to be talking to the SCHOOL you're going to enroll in to see if they can do the in country conversion to an ED visa from a tourist visa/extension entry.

What did the school you're interested in enrolling in say?

4 years ago

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Tod *********

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