Can you convert the Special Tourist Visa (STV) to an Education Visa (Ed Visa) while in Thailand?

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Mar 6, 2021

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Does anyone know if you can convert The Special Tourist Visa STV into an Education Visa Ed Visa inside Thailand??

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TLDR : Answer Summary

No, the Special Tourist Visa (STV) cannot be converted into an Education Visa (Ed Visa) while in Thailand. According to information from Thai Embassy websites, the STV has strict rules that prohibit changing it to any other visa type during the holder's stay. Violation of these conditions can lead to the revocation of the stay permit and a ban from re-entering Thailand.

James ********

And as stated on the Washington DC Thai Embassy ...

"STV cannot be changed to any other type of visa during the duration of stay in Thailand.

If the STV holder breaches the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future."

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Bob **********

No chance

4 years ago

James ********

Absolutely NO.

It is clearly stated on the Thai Embassy websites...and is a Special Tourist Visa with specific rules governing it.

The STV is authorized for issue only thru September 30, 2021.

"2.5 STV cannot be changed to any other type of visa during the duration of stay in Thailand.

2.6 If the STV holder is found to be in breach of the conditions for entry into Thailand, the stay permit will be revoked immediately and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand."

This STV language appears on Thai Embassy websites including:

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