Can children of ED visa holders obtain Non-O visas and is it feasible to stay long-term without leaving Thailand?

ED Visa Non-O Visa Child Visa Long-term Stay Visa Extension Thailand Immigration

March 13, 2022

3 years ago

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Do children (younger than 15) of ED visa holders get Non-O visa? Is that a good way to stay long-term? Is it possible to apply/extend ED visa without leaving Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry concerns the eligibility of children under 15 years old holding an ED visa for obtaining a Non-O visa. It also questions whether this is a viable long-term stay option and if it is possible to apply for or extend an ED visa without leaving Thailand. A comment suggests that the ED visa's maximum duration is 12 months, questioning its effectiveness as a long-term stay solution.

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Bobby ********

I believe ED visa is maximum twelve months (4 x 90) unless doing a university degree. Would you consider that longstay?

3 years ago

Thea *******

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@Milton *****************

yes I heard that. But that wasn't my question was it? 😁

3 years ago

Thea *******

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Thank you! I am not sure either, thats why I asked. There are many languages you can learn. Also there's Thai cooking, massage, Thai culture and so on. I read that there is even a certified diving course... Otherwise we will have to get a work visa. 🤷‍♀️

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Thea Verni. With Thai language you get a 90-day visa, which can be extended provided you pass the interview, where you are tested on your language skills. This is done twice more, also at 90-day intervals. You get only 12 months to learn the language. I'm not aware if you can then get another 4 x 90 to learn something else. Perhaps Muay Thai you can

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Thea *******

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@Bobby *******

no I thought we could apply again after one year...

3 years ago

Milton ******************

@Thea ******

did you take the language competency test yet? Pass it or you have to leave. 😆

3 years ago

Thea *******

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@Milton *****************

we're not even in Thailand yet 🤔

3 years ago

Milton ******************

@Thea ******

😂

3 years ago

Thea *******

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@Milton *****************

I don't get it 🤷‍♀️

3 years ago

Milton ******************

@Thea ******

many people get the education visa and don’t learn anything. Thai government is now testing to see if the visa holders are learning Thai or just partying.

3 years ago

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Milton ******************

Thea *******

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Thai language at first and after that one something else...

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Thea Verni. Which course do you plan on doing?

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