Can I obtain a Thailand Education visa for a language course and open a bank account?

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Can I get the Thailand Education visa if I take a language course? I would be able to live in Thailand, open a bank account and attend classes correct. No financial requirements, is that right?

Ask Thailand · Answer

Yes, you can obtain a Thailand Education visa (ED visa) for enrolling in a language course. You will have to apply for the visa after enrolling in a certified language school, and the school usually helps with the paperwork. Although the ED visa allows you to live in Thailand and attend classes without significant financial requirements, opening a bank account with this type of visa can be complicated and varies by bank. Major banks may allow accounts with proper documentation, but some might require proof of enrollment in a degree program. It's crucial to ensure the school is certified by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to qualify for the visa.

John ********* · Answer

Would you not be better and smarter to ask the thai immigration these questions

Emerald******** · Answer

Google visas

How can you study of can’t even do that

Visa scam is what this sounds like

Haydn ******* · Answer

Yes you can get an Ed visa for language schools. Many schools even have an Ed visa program so they handle all the paperwork needed for your appointments. The bank account will be an issue though. I've lost count of the number of banks I've tried and they all insist that I would need to be enrolled in a 4 year Ed degree to open a bank account now not a short course.

Slipper******* · Answer

All correct.  Remember, passports are optional

Understand*********** · Answer

If you cant meet the financial requirements,  trust me, you can't afford thailand.

Us ***** · Answer

No bank account anymore. 555

Por ************* · Answer

It is not absolutely a NO for bank account for ED visa. Some bank branches are ok with your documents from school.

Mick ********* · Answer

I go to ALA language school on Sukhumvit Soi 13. I’m not on an Ed Visa but many students are. The school do a lot of the admin for them and immigration do come to check so all above bird. The course is 2 hrs 3 times a week do not too onerous but immigration require 90% attendance unless you have a medical certificate and they do check. Not sure about bank accounts but no one has broached the subject so I assume there are no issues. Give ALA language school a call. They are very helpful.

Potpon****** · Answer

Ed visa no bank acct

Ed Visa Plus you get a bank acct

So you have to Know which one you want to pursue

Ed Visa is for language courses, Muay Thai, cooking etc

Ed Visa plus is for a full 4 year university degree

faran****** · Answer

How old r you? Lately theyve been becong more strict

Gian ******* · Answer

Correct, but the language school has to be certified by the MOE to be valid for the student visa. Usually they manage 90% of your documents and tell you what to do, when and where.

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