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Can South Africans change visa types or extend visas in Thailand without stress?

Visa Extension Visa Change Extension of Stay South African Expats Thai Visa Rules

May 29, 2018

7 years ago

Rudi **********

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Good day hope every one is having an amazing day. I am from South Africa and have been hearing South Africans are having problems getting extensions and changing visa types. I have Thai writing in my  visa stating that if i want to change visa type i can not do it in Thailand. Is there anyone else that has done the extension and change visa type that can put my mind to rest that it is nothing to stress about.

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A South African expat is inquiring about the ability to extend their visa or change visa types within Thailand, expressing concern about conflicting information regarding these processes. One commenter advises that while changing visas in Thailand can be challenging, obtaining an Extension of Stay is generally simpler.

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What is it you want to do? Apply for Extension of Stay or Change from one Visa to another? Changing Visa inside Thailand is for most people difficult, but getting an Extension of Stay is more easy.

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