Changing Tourist Visa To Non Imm-b Or O

[smily]

Hi,

Is it possible to change a tourist visa to a non immigrant b or o in neighbouring countries to thailand?

Thanks for any info

Smily

[lopburi3]

No you can not. But if you meet the requirements for that type of visa you can most likely obtain them at most Consulates, but your nationality may be a factor. In most cases they will be single entry only.

Edit: now see the Ireland so that nationality should not be a factor.

[astral]

If you meet the relevant requirements, like a Thai wife or a job offer, or retirement

you can change your tourist visa to a Non Imm visa INSIDE Thailand.

The local immigration office will be able to help.

[smily]

Thanks for the info.

Basically what i want to do is do a TEFL course but have not booked a course yet but am going to Thailand for a holiday first so i was hoping i could apply for the course over there and then get the required documents for the non imm b visa is that possible? Ill be there in a couple of weeks so dont have enough time to decide course and apply for visa here.