Can You Get a Non-B Visa After the Covid Amnesty Visa?

May 5, 2020
5 years ago
Tim ************
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Has anyone been able to get their Non-B done from previously being on the extended "Covid amnesty" visa? ...I've been told you need to be on a tourist visa in order to transfer over(?). As this is not possible without leaving the country (an that's not possible). Is there another way around this? Thank you.
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The user is inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a Non-B visa after being on the Covid amnesty visa, expressing uncertainty about the need for a tourist visa to facilitate this process and seeking alternative solutions without leaving Thailand.
Tod *********
once you drink the koolaid (take the free amnesty by letting what ever entry stamp you were really on run out) you can't get an in country Non-Immgrant type visa from any immigration office I know of that issues them :(

You have to be on a "real" entry/extension stamp not the covid extension and not the fairy tale "no stamp" amnesty :O
Benjamin ******
My understanding is that an amnesty can not be converted to an extension of stay, and the only option is to leave Thailand and re-enter on an appropriate visa.

You also can not work without a valid work permit and the appropriate visa.
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