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What options do I have to obtain a new visa before my tourist visa expires in Thailand?

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Sep 11, 2023
a year ago
Daniel *********
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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
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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.
Lisa ********************
Probably only action is to leave Thailand and return on another visa exemption
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Jeffrey **********
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Martin *****
Go to a visa agency if you afford it
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Daniel *********
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@Martin ****
Have a good one you can recommend?
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Martin *****
@Daniel ********
. All depending where you are staying?
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James *********
@Daniel ********
 Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe LLC
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Rob **********
Unfortunately you will need to leave Thailand then re-enter on another visa exempt for 30 days. Good luck
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AliJames *****
Get married
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Hristo ***********
@James ****
 it took me only half a year to prepare the required docs... 🤣😜
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Chris *******
There is no time left on that stamp to convert to anything in country.

You will have to leave and start again.
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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.
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Daniel *********
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@Stuart ********
43, German, Single
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@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.
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Graham ******
It would help if you gave your age and passport nationality and whether you have any Thai family
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Daniel *********
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@Graham *****
43

German

No family of any sorts or nationality
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Daniel *********
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Thank you
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Daniel *********
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Any id where I can get an ED visa?
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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 gone
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Daniel *********
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@John *********
I am aware of that, don’t mind learning . Any idea of a school in central BKK?
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John **********
@Daniel ********
 that's down to you. There's a few to choose from, I hear good things about Duke
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Graham ******
@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)
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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
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Daniel *********
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Jorge Jr Malana Baliguat thank you very much
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Daniel *********
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Thank you
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Daniel *********
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@John *********
Thank you

I am trying to find options where I would not have to leave Thailand
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Sel *****
@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.
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Daniel *********
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@Sel ****
Thanks

You got an agency you can recommend?
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Sel *****
@Daniel ********
 Yes I did with them and they the most recommended. Contact what’s app +66 81 240 7270
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@Daniel ********
 John is right. You gotta do a border run
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Daniel *********
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I know I am restricted by time, just hoping that there still might be an option left
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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
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Terry ********
@Daniel ********
 if you’re over 50 and meet the financial requirements, you could convert your visa to a Non-O based on retirement.
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 too little time
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