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Can I switch from a Non-B working visa to a tourist visa and stay in Thailand for 6 months?

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Hello, 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.

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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 ********

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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.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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Thank you

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Michael ********

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@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.

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Tod *********

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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 nearby

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Lloyd ********

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

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Yep, that would get you another 30+30

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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Thank you!

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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Thank you

. Could I border bounce and re-enter after the 90 days?

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