I currently have a non-O foundation volunteer visa and work permit that I've held for 15+ years. I'm switching to a religious (RA) visa soon. The department of religion said I need to apply for an E-visa and recommended getting it in Penang, Malaysia.

The problem is that I can't apply for an E-visa if I'm in Thailand. What's the process for switching visa types like this?

I see my post was removed. The answer from Tod was great. Not sure why it was removed. I had a follow up question about my wife and son. Do they need to apply separately or is there a place to include them as "followers" on my application?

My husband is here on a non-immigrant RA visa that is valid until April 23, 2023. My visa is a non-immigrant O visa that is valid to July 21, 2022. The plan was that as soon as my husband gets his work permit, then I will take that & other needed documents to apply for an extension. At the moment, there is a problem with the work permit and it may not be resolved before my visa expires. Is there an extension I can apply for until the work permit situation is sorted out or should I make plans to leave the country?