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

Mar 13, 2022
3 years ago
Thea *******
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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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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?
Thea *******
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@Milton *****************
yes I heard that. But that wasn't my question was it? 😁
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. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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
Thea *******
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@Bobby *******
no I thought we could apply again after one year...
Milton ******************
@Thea ******
did you take the language competency test yet? Pass it or you have to leave. πŸ˜†
Thea *******
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@Milton *****************
we're not even in Thailand yet πŸ€”
Milton ******************
@Thea ******
πŸ˜‚
Thea *******
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@Milton *****************
I don't get it πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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.
Thea *******
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Thai language at first and after that one something else...
Bobby ********
Thea Verni. Which course do you plan on doing?
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