Hello ☺️
I’m planning to travel to Koh Tao, Thailand, to get my Dive Master and Scuba Instructor certification, but I couldn’t find anything about a visa specifically for scuba diving courses. Does anyone know if there’s a special visa for that, or should I just go with a tourist visa? I was thinking of staying for two months, then extending for another month. Would that work?
Also, if I hit the 90-day limit, would it be alright to do a border run to a nearby country like Laos or Singapore and then come back to Thailand to continue the course? I want to make sure everything is above board and legal—no funny business!
Anyone with experience, your advice would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The inquiry is about obtaining a visa for taking scuba diving courses in Koh Tao, Thailand. The initial poster is considering a tourist visa for a two-month stay, with an extension possibility, and is concerned about legalities regarding visa duration and border runs. Responses indicate that a specific visa does not exist for scuba diving courses; instead, a tourist visa is suggested, which can be extended. Comments also advise on the process for extending a visa and cautions against potential abuse of visa regulations.