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What is the process and timeline for changing a tourist visa to an education visa in Thailand?

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Mar 23, 2021

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Hi, what is the time frame for changing a tourist visa to an education visa? And average cost? A nice company quoted me 6 weeks, but I only have 5 weeks left if I extend 30 days at the end of the month. (March 30 with be my 60th day).

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Changing a tourist visa to an education visa in Thailand can take anywhere from 2 days to 8 weeks, depending on the completeness of documentation and whether an agent is used. The average cost for the school fees can range from 12,000 to 60,000 Baht, with an additional immigration fee around 2,000 Baht. If all required documents are ready from the educational institution, the visa application could be processed immediately.

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So I guess I'm out of luck unless they extend the covid extension? 😬

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Danny ***********

Wait to see announcement about covid extensions by end of the month. They will most likely extend it again .

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Alinca **************

Try Sandee Language School very affordable.

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@Alinca *************

thank you. is that a 6 week application time?

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Kool *******

It is usually within 2 days after you pay your school fees, then it is bt2000 at immigration.

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Brendan *****

bHave you done this? The school just quoted me 12,000 to do this.

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Kool *******

When I did it the school fees were bt28,000 for 160 hours of instruction, and immigration fee was bt2000. If the school is charging you bt12,000 just to do the immigration work for your visa, find a different school.

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Steve *******

Immediately if you have all the correct documentation from the school you'll be studying at.

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immediately you can get an education visa? Sorry, I'm a bit confused. Is this 6 week thing not correct?

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Steve *******

I dont know about 6 weeks. If immigration issue a Non Imm ED visa they'll do it on the spot if all your paperwork from where you're studying is correct.

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thank you. I will look into this more!

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Sandy ******

Beyond languages school rawai

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Sandy ******

About 6-8 weeks. Prices start from 45'000- 60'000 bath depend of school n lessions. Go to school without an agent

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Corey *******

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thanks. and no matter what, still 6-8 weeks?

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Sandy ******

yeah unfortunately more less... Have a try

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thanks

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Sandy ******

What province are you in

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Corey *******

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currently Hat in Hat Yai

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Benjamin ******

It is however long it takes if you're using an agent

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