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Can I Switch from an Edu Visa to a Volunteer Visa in Thailand Without Leaving?

Edu Visa Volunteer Visa Visa Regulations

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My wife and I are on Edu visas that expire July 7.  It's my understanding that we will have until July 31, and will then have to face the mass exodus of people trying to do a visa run or get new visa from a consulate outside of Thailand.   As Americans, I am afraid to leave as I currently don't think Thailand will allow Americans back in due to COVID restrictions & infection numbers back in USA and "travel bubbles" for incoming international flights.  

I have heard I am able to switch to a volunteer visaand stay another year while in country.  Has anyone done this or have any other recommendations?  

I am trying to avoid leaving Thailand for a visa run.  I only want 1 year, so Elite will not work for me.  🙏

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The user is seeking advice on transitioning from an Edu visa set to expire on July 7 to a volunteer visa, expressing concerns about leaving Thailand due to COVID restrictions and the associated visa runs.

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a Visa with an Admitted until 7 July 2020? That means you entered Thailand around 9 April, after the borders closed?

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For further clarification, I entered on a sticker 11 months ago. And have done 3 (90 day) check ins at immigration and received stamps. The latest and last of which expires July 7.

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

Are you on an Ed visa or an extension of stay based on studying?

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@Benjamin *****

Edu. Hand to hand combat Chiang Mai.

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