Hi all. I'm reaching out to any previous holders of the dreaded Thai Volunteer Visa. Mine expired recently (after 2.5 years) so came back in as a tourist last month for 30 days. Extending this week for another 30.

I was considering the Elite Visa but have been told they are rejecting all applicants who previously held a volunteer visa during the pandemic. Nice. That's that then.

So, I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any difficulty with other visa applications of any kind for the same reason? I'm now pondering other options (METV, Ed-Visa etc) but worried I don't have any if they are unfairly punishing us for previously holding the Volunteer Visa. Thanks for your help.

Can anyone knows volunter visa can we go other country in this visa

Questions about Thai volunteer visas:

- does the organization typically cover the costs of the visa?

-if not, how much do they generally charge the volunteers?

-what is the hour requirement to qualify for the visa? Or is it just proof of accomplishments not tied to hours?

-is it generally the task of the organization or the volunteer to compile proof for the 90 day check ins?

-does the organization have to be officially registered as a place accepting volunteers/providing volunteer visas? Or can you volunteer anywhere (relatively speaking) and just fill out the necessary paperwork? In other words: What type of organizations can you obtain a volunteer visa by volunteering for them?

Thanks!!!