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Can I attend language school or university on an O-A visa in Thailand?

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Aug 27, 2020

6 years ago

Luis ***********

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I hope that this the place for this questions and please forgive if it is not. I will be getting an O-A visa when thing settle down. I would like to also attend language school and maybe go to university for some classes. I would like to know if this is possible without giving up my O-A visa. I was also looking at the Elite visa. Thanks in advance for any help.

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The O-A visa allows for studying without the need to give it up, as confirmed by a community member. Even with an Elite visa, attending educational institutions is permissible.

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I think you're a while away from the country opening up to allow retirees in the country BUT just so you know there is no problem studying on an O-A visa or even on an Elite visa, none at all.

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