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What options do I have to obtain a new visa before my tourist visa expires in Thailand?
My visa will expire on 24 of this month, currently tourist visa already had 30 day extension
Need urgently get a new visa
What options are there?
Any suggestions and help much appreciated
Need urgently get a new visa
What options are there?
Any suggestions and help much appreciated
Answer summary
The user is seeking urgent assistance to obtain a new visa as their tourist visa will expire shortly and they have already used a 30-day extension. Comments suggest that the user will need to leave Thailand to secure a new visa, either by re-entering on a visa exemption or applying for a new tourist visa at a Thai embassy in a neighboring country. Options may vary depending on nationality and age. It is generally advised that visa conversions cannot be processed while remaining in Thailand, making it necessary to exit the country.
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Lisa ********************
Probably only action is to leave Thailand and return on another visa exemption
Martin *****
Go to a visa agency if you afford it
Daniel *********
OP@Martin ****
Have a good one you can recommend?Martin *****
@Daniel ********
. All depending where you are staying?
James *********
@Daniel ********
Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe LLC
Rob **********
Unfortunately you will need to leave Thailand then re-enter on another visa exempt for 30 days. Good luck
AliJames *****
Get married
Hristo ***********
@James ****
it took me only half a year to prepare the required docs... 🤣😜
Chris *******
There is no time left on that stamp to convert to anything in country.
You will have to leave and start again.
You will have to leave and start again.
Stuart *********
You’re not going to be able to get a visa whilst in Thailand. Most “conversions” to other visa types will need at least 15 days to process. You’d need to exit Thailand and re enter to get either a visa exempt entry or buy a tourist visa at a nearby embassy or consulate.
Like many things options will depend on age and nationality. Without knowing either it’s impossible to tell you.
Like many things options will depend on age and nationality. Without knowing either it’s impossible to tell you.
Daniel *********
OP@Stuart ********
43, German, SingleStuart *********
@Daniel ********
OK options are limited. Over 50 or married to a Thai national gives you a couple. Without those options generally it’s going to be an education visa from somewhere like a language school or Muay Thai school. If money is no object then the Elite visa could work, or see if you qualify for the new LTR visa. None of these options will work with less than 15 days on your current stamp.
Graham ******
It would help if you gave your age and passport nationality and whether you have any Thai family
Daniel *********
OPDaniel *********
OPThank you
Daniel *********
OPAny id where I can get an ED visa?
John **********
@Daniel ********
that's down to you. There's a few to choose from, I hear good things about DukeDaniel *********
OP@John *********
I am aware of that, don’t mind learning . Any idea of a school in central BKK?John **********
@Daniel ********
you are probably too tight on time. You need to find a school you want to study at and they will organise for you but you do actually need to attend and study. The days of getting an ED visa just to stay are goneGraham ******
@Daniel ********
Unless you can get an Exucation Visa you will have to leave and re-enter either Visa Exempt (30 days) or with a Tourist Visa (60 days)John **********
Your option is to leave Thailand. You can then return visa exempt or visit a Thai embassy in a neighbouring country and obtain another tourist visa
Daniel *********
OPJorge Jr Malana Baliguat thank you very much
Daniel *********
OPThank you
Daniel *********
OPSel *****
@Daniel ********
Just do border bounce from Bangkok to Cambodia and back with a visa agency service. 12 hours. 3500 baht. You get 30 days and can extend another 30 days for 1900 baht.Sel *****
@Daniel ********
Yes I did with them and they the most recommended. Contact what’s app +66 81 240 7270Daniel *********
OP
Brown ********
@Daniel ********
John is right. You gotta do a border runDaniel *********
OPI know I am restricted by time, just hoping that there still might be an option left
John **********
@Daniel ********
most of the options you might have had are ruled out by the little time you have left on your current stamp. For the future you can look at retirement visa if you're old enough or possibly study Thai at an approved school if you're not. Or possibly the elite visa if you're looking long term
Terry ********
@Daniel ********
if you’re over 50 and meet the financial requirements, you could convert your visa to a Non-O based on retirement.John **********
@Terry *******
too little timeActivity
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