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How can I extend my visa on arrival in Thailand to study the language?

Visa on Arrival (VOA)Tourist Visa Education Visa (ED Visa)Visa Extension Bangkok Visa Rules Expat Advice in Thailand

Oct 6, 2024

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Hello everyone, on September 18 I came to Bangkok with a visa on arrival 15days , by the 1st of October I went to Penang to do a 60 days tourist visa , they don't do walk in visa any more so I came back yesterday with a second visa on arrival. I want to stay and learn Thai and opt for the Ed visa, but the schools here said I have to at list have 30days on my visa , please some advices, is there any solution that I can extend my visa from Bangkok. Thanx 🙏

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The user initially arrived in Bangkok on a 15-day visa on arrival and later attempted to acquire a 60-day tourist visa. They wish to stay in Thailand to learn the Thai language and are seeking advice on extending their stay, specifically regarding the requirement to have at least 30 days left on their visa to apply for an education visa. A comment indicates that extending the visa on arrival is not possible, and suggests obtaining a tourist visa instead, which allows for a 60-day stay plus a potential 30-day extension.

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You cannot get an extension on a VOA, you must get a Tourist Visa as you originally planned as that will give you the time required (60 days on entry and, if your passport allows, a 30 day extension).

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