Hi everyone, I have a question about applying for a ED visa in these times. I understand from immigration that it is NOT possible to switch from amnesty to ED. I asked the immigration office in Chiang Rai and called the hotline. They say the same thing, not possible.
BUT when I contact schools (both language and muay thai) then they say that they can get the ED visa inside the country without any problem but they say the cost of it is much higher (20 000 just for immigration fee, one of them actually called it a tip for immigration). Three different schools say the same thing. These schools are all located in Chiang Mai.
So what is this? Are they running a collective scam or can they really switch my visa? Perhaps the rules in Chiang Mai are different??
It would be really awesome if someone that did this already (on amnesty!) could reply and let me know if it is really possible.
Thank you in advance and I wish everyone a great weekend!