Are there universities or language schools in Bangkok that can provide documents for an ED visa?

Jan 13, 2021
4 years ago
Helena *****
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Hi, may I ask are there any universities still provide the papers to get ED Visa in BKK? Or any language schools can? I’m with my tourist visa right now and as my second option I’ll also consider to apply for ED visa to take Thai lessens for REAL.

And is it true Covid extention will end by 28 Jan?

TIA.🙏
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The user is inquiring about alternatives to obtain an ED visa for Thai language lessons while currently on a tourist visa, specifically if there are universities or language schools in Bangkok that can provide the necessary documentation. Additionally, they are asking about the end date for the COVID-19 visa extension, which is currently set for January 28. Responses in the comments suggest that there may be some language schools still operational, with personal recommendations and updates about immigration policies.
Michael ********
Try Duke Language school its a good one. But all schools have been closed at present in Lots of provinces
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *******
just spoke to them and they said since Nov 2020 immigration grant ED visa without going out of Thailand to apply it.
Michael ********
@Helena ****
its good school if you are serious about learning the language, there are cheaper places but you get what you pay for
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *******
I don’t mind to pay if it’s a nice school and I wanted to learn Thai anyway
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you so much everyone ❣️❤️
Chulala **********
Can have covid too and ed or valunteer
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
For now when apply ED visa don’t have to go outside of Thailand right ?
Chulala **********
@Helena ****
i m not sure in this case moment let i ask before
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
>Can have covid too

Yes, as long as they apply for it by January 28, 2021.

>ed

Yes... IF it's a formal school, OR one of the approved language centers (like Duke Language).

>valunteer

NO! Volunteer visas/ extension of stay based on volunteering are NOT being issued right now, and getting an under-the-table extension WILL CAUSE problems in the future.
Helena *****
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@Benjamin *****
for ED visa I have to go outside of Thailand to apply after I got the school letter right ? I can’t get it done without going out of Thailand ?
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
up too you choose which one you want but never see who paid under table and get problems

And the covid exten they have as long as untill they will change the rules not really 28 if the covid situation will not better they will have covid exten agian
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
I've seen it before. I've seen people who paid under the table, get a one year extension of stay, an auditor found out the immigration officer accepted a bribe, and they revoked the extension of stay retroactively. That person now is on a blacklist.
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
🐱🐱🐱 did other something wrong? If yes will get back list not only under the table🌝
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
Bribing an immigration officer is illegal, and likewise getting an extension of stay via a bribe is also illegal. If a person does not meet the criteria for the extension of stay, and fake paperwork are generated, that is illegal. Because it is illegal, the person was caught, and blacklisted when he had to leave suddenly because of a family emergency back in the USA.
Chulala **********
Always using the real paper only paid for fast lens that what the agent work..
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
For the last time, *MOST* agents submit fake paperwork.

How about answering this question:

What paperwork is required for a real one year extension of stay based on being a volunteer for a Thai NGO?
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
Stupid to make a fake paper work that why still illegal and blacklist
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
>or valunteer

And the only way to get a volunteer visa is through fake paperwork (assuming, of course, a person is not grandfathered in)
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
how do you know? You slander the staff or the foundation Is it too much of your bad experience to come from someone not all of them Maybe you are exaggerating That makes the image of the officer looked even worse.
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
> You slander the staff or the foundation Is it too much of your bad experience to come from someone not all of them

No, I didn't slander anyone's foundation. I know someone with a valid, real, NGO. They want volunteers, and the immigration office where I live are saying "no" to the extension of stays.

I want to help them out.

You seem to know what paperwork is required to get a valid one year extension of stay based on being a volunteer.

What is the paperwork requirement to get a one year extension of stay based on being a volunteer? Can you answer that for me, so I can pass the information on to the people I know, so they can get the staff to help them out?

Please? Pretty please?
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
your documents get verified by government?
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
The documents they have are verified from the government. They are following the same process before the COVID-19 shutdown happened.
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
i don't know maybe something wrong with that paper why not ask the officer what happened on that paper and fix it and I don't see that document, if you need help i will ask the officer what wrong with that paper.. they did not say anything?
Benjamin ******
@Chulala *********
I understand from the people I talked to is that the local immigration offices are not issuing the one year extension of stay based on volunteering anymore at this time. All recent extension of stays based on being a volunteer I've seen are acquired from a visa agent, and the volunteer organization is located in the Isaan region. Everyone I talked to who has that extension of stay who got it from a visa agent can not tell me which "volunteer agency" they are technically volunteering for.
Chulala **********
@Benjamin *****
In conclusion, you want to help a friend. Or just want to say that there are no departments In Isaan, extended Valuntee visa i will call and ask them what the immigration you refer too and what your name i will tell them i know this info from you.
Helena *****
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@Chulala *********
so if I go to get Covid extension my tourist visa will be canceled the on the spot and starting with the Covid visa 2 month right ? Because my tourist visa expire on 5 March ...which I can extend one more month till 4 April but if I go to get covid extension on 28 Jan , I’ll only get till 27 March ...🤣
Chulala **********
@Helena ****
covid after 29th Jan they will get extra exten agian
Helena *****
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@Chulala *********
really hope so
Chulala **********
@Helena ****
for now yes or if you can find job here you will have non b visa or you can extend with covid visa for now still can and after 29 jan they will say agian but i think they will not change you choose this visa first.
Chulala **********
@Helena ****
they will for sure
Chulala **********
@Helena ****
why you not go 4 march? If you said your tourist visa will expire 5 march?
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Chulala *********
true I might have to go to the IO after the quarantine and find out more info 🤣
Ryan ********
Pvt message me. I’m changing to an Ed visa from a tourist visa.
Stuart *********
At this moment in time January 29th is the last day for Covid extensions. That date might be extended but no one knows yet.
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
so if that is true then lots of people will have to leave Thailand ya?
Darren *******
@Helena ****
unless they can switch to another visa, yes.
Helena *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Darren ******
yeah it might end up triggering more under the table deals 🤣
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