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Can you obtain an ED visa without leaving Thailand, and what are the consequences for future visas?

ED Visa Visa Conversion Non-Immigrant Visas Immigration Regulations Future Visa Consequences Hua Hin Immigration

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Let's talk about getting ED visa without leaving Thailand.

Is it legal? What consequences for future visas?

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of converting to an ED visa without exiting Thailand. It highlights that this conversion is legal, particularly at places like Hua Hin Immigration, but comments suggest it may not be available for all language school centers. Participants emphasized the importance of providing specific details about the current visa status and duration to facilitate more tailored advice.

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Sean *************

I moved from a non-B extension to an Ed a few years back without issue (university).

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Robert *******

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lets talk about where did you apply for this in country visa? What kind of Visa or admitted to stay did you have in your passport? How many days left did you have on your admitted to stay? without any decent information there is nothing to talk about.

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Andy ********

Andy ********

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Pattaya office will send application to main Immigration office in BKK, and then it will be processed for two more weeks as I get it right

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Robert *******

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if the school can meet all the requirements it could be possible to convert a Visa Exempt Entry or a Tourist Visa to a Non Immigrant visa. Pattaya is indeed one of the Immigration offices allowed to do this.

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Andy ********

Andy ********

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I have visa exempt and two weeks left in my stamp, thinking to make border run to Cambodia to activate another 30 days. School staff said that I will apply in Immigration Pattaya.

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Salvatore *********

Salvatore *********

Yes, the conversion to ED is legal but usually not available for language school centers.

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Patrik ********

Patrik ********

I know that it is possible at Hua Hin Immigration. From Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant ED. Don't know about consequences.

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