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Can I switch from a COVID extension to an education visa in Thailand?

Thai Visa Rules COVID-19 Visa Extension Education Visa Volunteer Visa Visa Switch Options

Feb 3, 2022

3 years ago

Conor *********

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Hi guys I was on a three month volunteer visa before switching onto a covid extension obviously now I cannot extend that due to rule changes 🙈is it possible for me to switch over education visa or is there any other options available

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The user is inquiring about options for switching from a COVID-19 extension of a volunteer visa to an education visa in Thailand. Responses indicate mixed opinions on the possibility of extending the volunteer visa through official channels, but generally advise that there may not be alternative options available, such as switching to an education visa, without leaving the country. One suggestion includes obtaining a non-immigrant visa and a work permit based on their work in the diving industry.

Amaël ******

Some of our staff on volunteer visas + COVID extensions have had success in getting extensions sponsored by the Ministry of Social Development (MHSDS). Worth a shot if you are truly are volunteering.

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Lloyd ********

He is not, he is working illegally

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Tod *********

Sadly (for you) nope, you're done 🙁 ,

You can stay as long as the covid stamp you have in your passport is valid for but you have to leave/re-enter the country after that.

There is no 'other option' available to you 😕

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Lloyd ********

As you are working in the diving industry here, why not get a non-b and a work permit?

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Conor *********

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Thanks so much everyone for the advice

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Lloyd ********

That is a very very expensive option

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Lloyd ********

Plus ongoing salaries and accounting fees

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Lloyd ********

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Conor *********

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any idea on a rough range of price mate I have a entire life here so imagine I will pay whatever it is

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Conor *********

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not sure if it available to me i have heard I could also set us a company through a lawyer and get work permit that way

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Nigel *********

@Conor ********

it cost me

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to set up my company. I also need a TAT licence that requires

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thb insurance and

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0 THB deposit (though currently

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thb due to COVID) you will need 4 employees that you pay tax and social security for (about 8000thb a month) you need to earn

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thb a month.

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Nigel *********

Btw you can currently drop to 1 staff (COVID again) but 4 months before wp renewal you'll need to up it back to 4 .

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