Answered3 years ago
Can I stay in Thailand on a University Non-Immigrant ED visa for over 5 years?
Anyone been on the University Non-Immigrant ED visa for many years 5+? keep renewing no issues? trying to stay indefinitely until retirement age.**Also, what about he SMART visa for making a "phone app" seems like cheapest, easiest, best way?
Answer summary
The question addresses the possibility of renewing a University Non-Immigrant ED visa in Thailand for more than five years, with users providing insights and experiences. Many mention challenges in sustaining long-term education status, highlight the typical three-year duration of university courses, and suggest alternatives like the Elite visa or the SMART visa for expat entrepreneurs. Additionally, there are comments regarding concerns about immigration checks and the viability of relocating to other countries like the Philippines as a backup plan due to higher living costs.
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Maryam ****
heard same case of this. She had 5+ educ visa. No issue
Eric *******
OP@Maryam ***
this place im considering using is an online school as well.Maryam ****
@Eric ******
80% on educ visa dont attend class. Most likely for visa purposesBob *********
Go to Philippines, pick a city like Davao, Cebu, angles. They will let you stay for 3 years on tourist visa
Eric *******
OP@Bob ********
this is my backup plan unfortunately tho. PH is way more expensive and no where near as nice. what 1k/mo in Pattaya gets your is equiv to like 3k in PH and still no where near as nice and modern
Will ************
Good luck being in fulltime education and having immigration turn up at your school to check you are in attendance when classes are held.
Todd *********
@Will ***********
so you pay your ‘fine’ and everyone moves on happily
Declan **********
@Will ***********
it's completely random and unannounced too. Have seen them turn up multiple times in a single day too.
John **********
Get an elite visa
Eric *******
OP@John *********
id would be easier and cheaper to just get married....
Euan ********
@Eric ******
🏆🏆🏆you win the bad suggestion of the day award🏆🏆🏆
Bradley **********
@Eric ******
lmao not in the long run 🤣Frank **********
Are you in your 30's? If so no way will you be able to stay until your 50 on Ed visas.
Eric *******
OP@Frank *********
one of these paid visa services is suggesting that this is possible for about 70k baht for first yr. but I have already paid money to another visa service company for another place and that was a total waste for their "paid advice"
Nongnuch ********
@Eric ******
be rest assured the agency is trying to sell you something illegal, which will eventually - sooner or later - get detected at a border crossing and result in you being denied entry into Thailand - it could even result in a ban due to illegal activity
Javier ********
@Eric ******
for this price you can get a work visa and stay legally on the country.
Sam *********
@Javier *******
honestly though, how do you get a legit business visa and work permit without a job, sure an agent can 'help' you, but what are they really doing? putting you on some 'payroll'?Eric *******
OP@Javier *******
im not looking to work tho, or the only thing I am looking to do I know I wont find employment with in thailandFrank **********
@Eric ******
yes, it is not going to be easy. Good luck.
Graham ******
Unlikely as university courses are normally 3 years
Eric *******
OP@Graham *****
so sounds like it’s the best way for at least a 3yr stayActivity
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