change non b into ED - possible?

[clairerosemont]

hi all!

i am wondering if it is possible to change a non immigrant B visa into an ED visa, without leaving thailand? i would then go to the immigration office in chaengwatthana. what do you think?

(background: i did an internship and just started a new one. on the non immigrant b visa it says the name of the old company. as i won't need a work permit, an ed visa would be much less complicated, i think...)

thank you in advance for all advice!

claire

[ubonjoe]

You cannot change non immigrant visa classes. The only way to do that is to go out for a new visa.

There is no extension possible for a internship which you could possibley apply for with the non-b visa.

All you can get would be a single entry non-ed visa at a nearby consulate.

[sunnyjim5]

Unless the internship is linked with a Thai university who are willing to provide the necessary paperwork it will not be possible to obtain an Ed visa.

Unless the internship is associated with a genuine course of higher education then a work permit is needed.

[clairerosemont]

hi,

thanks for your quick reply!

i wouldn't mind getting a new visa - could i still do it then at the immigration office? or do i really need to get out of thailand to apply at the closest consulate? can't they just replace one for another?

it is still possible to apply for a re-entry for the ed visa, right?

thanks again guys, you're a great help!

[sunnyjim5]

hi,

thanks for your quick reply!

i wouldn't mind getting a new visa - could i still do it then at the immigration office? or do i really need to get out of thailand to apply at the closest consulate? can't they just replace one for another?

it is still possible to apply for a re-entry for the ed visa, right?

thanks again guys, you're a great help!

Please try re reading the replies .

Visas such as you are asking for are only obtainable from Thai Embassy's/Consulates not from immigration.

Re entry permits can be obtained for any type of entry.

[ubonjoe]

hi,

thanks for your quick reply!

i wouldn't mind getting a new visa - could i still do it then at the immigration office? or do i really need to get out of thailand to apply at the closest consulate? can't they just replace one for another?

it is still possible to apply for a re-entry for the ed visa, right?

thanks again guys, you're a great help!

You cannot get a visa at an immigration office. You can only get one at an embassy or consulate.

A re-entry permit would only be valid for the 90 day entry you would get from the visa.

Is your non-b visa a single or multiple entry visa.

[clairerosemont]

the non immigrant b visa i have is multiple entry.

[ubonjoe]

the non immigrant b visa i have is multiple entry.

You should keep that visa. The company name that is on it should not matter.

[sunnyjim5]

the non immigrant b visa i have is multiple entry.

Then use your visa until it expires. It will be difficult to obtain another multiple entry visa within the region, especially if you do not have a work permit.

[clairerosemont]

the problem is that the non immigrant b is valid until end of march, and i will do the internship until end of may...

for extension i'll need a confirmation of the company (for which i don't work anymore) as well as a work permit.

[ubonjoe]

the problem is that the non immigrant b is valid until end of march, and i will do the internship until end of may...

for extension i'll need a confirmation of the company (for which i don't work anymore) as well as a work permit.

If the enter before date on your visa is at the end of March you can leave and re-enter the country on or before that date and get a new 90 day entry.

Unless the company you are working with is willing to pay you a salary (50K baht) and get you a work permit you would not be able to get an extension.

[clairerosemont]

ok, that's actually a good idea. do i get you right: i will keep the visa until end of march, then go out of thailand and apply at a close consulate for a new visa (ed or non immigrant b again)?

thank you so much for your help!!

[MadMac]

Out of curiosity @ubonjoe, there is a TM 86 for change of visas. That should also work for B to ED as it does for Tourist to O.

[ubonjoe]

Out of curiosity @ubonjoe, there is a TM 86 for change of visas. That should also work for B to ED as it does for Tourist to O.

That is to apply for the a non immigrant visa when you have a tourist visa. If you already have an non immigrant visa you cannot sappy for another one.

[sunnyjim5]

ok, that's actually a good idea. do i get you right: i will keep the visa until end of march, then go out of thailand and apply at a close consulate for a new visa (ed or non immigrant b again)?

thank you so much for your help!!

Sorry but I get the impression you are having difficulty understand what is being said ------------------did you understand what ubonjoe just wrote about exiting/entering the country just before your visa expires

You will not be able to obtain an Ed or a "B" visa without supporting documentation from your school/university (Ed visa) or your employer ( "B" visa)

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spelling !

[clairerosemont]

...and i have the confirmation of the international organization which i work for.

still it is not very clear to me for which visa i should apply when my current visa is no longer valid.

[ubonjoe]

the problem is that the non immigrant b is valid until end of march, and i will do the internship until end of may...

for extension i'll need a confirmation of the company (for which i don't work anymore) as well as a work permit.

If the enter before date on your visa is at the end of March you can leave and re-enter the country on or before that date and get a new 90 day entry.

Unless the company you are working with is willing to pay you a salary (50K baht) and get you a work permit you would not be able to get an extension.

ok, that's actually a good idea. do i get you right: i will keep the visa until end of march, then go out of thailand and apply at a close consulate for a new visa (ed or non immigrant b again)?

thank you so much for your help!!

That is not what I meant. Look at your visa and see what the enter before date is on it. On or prior to that date you can leave and re-enter the country to get new 90 day entry.