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Can I switch from a Non-B working visa to a tourist visa and stay in Thailand for 6 months?
Jun 13, 2023
3 years ago
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, I am planning on changing from a non b working visa to a tourist visa. I want to stay in county for 6 months after I change. Is this possible with a tourist visa and extensions? Is there anything I should be aware of? I'm a UK citizen.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Changing from a Non-B working visa to a tourist visa in Thailand is not possible while remaining in the country. You have to exit Thailand to apply for a tourist visa, which typically allows for a stay of 90 days. If you wish to stay for 6 months, you would need to apply for a multi-entry tourist visa in the UK and understand the regulations regarding visa extensions.
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Edward ********
Be aware that you cannot obtain a tourist visa in-country, you will have to leave Thailand. You cannot switch from a Non-B to a tourist visa at immigration.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Edward *******
Thank you. There are no restrictions on where you go to? I mean, I can jump to Laos or vietnam and back, I don't need to go back to the UK for example.Tod *********
@Michael *******
you can go to any thai consulate in S/E Asia where you meet the requirements to get the tourist visa. There's no residency requirements to get a single entry tourist visa from a thai consulate in any country nearbyReply to
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Lloyd ********
you will only get 90 days out of a single entry tourist visa. For a multi-entry you would need to apply in the UK
Lloyd ********
Yep, that would get you another 30+30
Michael ********
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Thank you!Reply to
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Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
@Lloyd *******
. Could I border bounce and re-enter after the 90 days?Reply to
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