If you do a Non O-A you will need to fulfil the requirements for health insurance, you also will need to leave and re-enter to get the additional second year. IF/when they are available get a 90 day Non O based on marriage and then extend in-country. You will need to have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank account PRIOR to application. Then only 90 day sign-in inside Thailand for the duration of your extension.

@Norman ********

then the 60 day ‘visiting Thai family extension’ may buy you the time you need. Get your step-mum to go to immigration and make an inquiry. 👍

@Robert ******

If his step mother is indeed Thai could could he not use the 60 day visiting family extension?

You cannot extend a tourist visa inside the amnesty. As the replies above state, no one will know anything until there is an announcement from the government.

Hi Tony, it may be relevant to mention in your enquiry that you are already a student at a university in Thailand (STC) that is willing (and able) to supply you with the paperwork. Your problem is switching from your existing visa (be specific as to what this is) to an ED visa in country.

@Tod ********

brilliant - thank you for making this clear, we appreciate it 🙏🏻

@Tod ********

thanks for your quick response 🙂 so after the amnesty/when(if) the borders are open he can bounce without penalty of overstay (at the border)?

From Samui group:

This is the reply I just received from the Embassy of Canada in BKK RE request for a letter to stay in the country. Sharing here for the convenience of other Canadians concerned about their visa.

Dear Andrew,

Thank you for contacting the Embassy of Canada.

Issuing a letter to allow you to stay in the country is not one of the service we provide. We are unable to issue such letter because we can not prove whether your reason to stay is genuine. What we can provide is an affidavit letter where you need to apply for it in person at the Embassy in Bangkok. It’s a free of charge. You will need to bring your passport with you when you come to apply. The Embassy can not guarantee if the letter will be accepted. It is up to the Thai Immigration whether they will consider accepting the issued letter or not.

Sincerely,

Consular Section/ section consulaire

Embassy of Canada to Thailand

You get assistance from your consulate only if you genuinely cannot return to your origin (due to COVID-19) So if there are flights you are expected to go home. I did however see a report that the Canadian embassy aren’t saying ‘no’ but a personal visit to their embassy would be required?

The ED visa process is usually initiated by the school. Select an appropriate school and they will advise.