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Do You Need to Leave Thailand for an Ed Visa if Already in Country?

Education Visa Non-O Visa Visa Regulations

Jan 7, 2020

6 years ago

Farzad *******

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Ed visa question. If you’re already in Thailand do you need to go to a consulate outside of the country to get your Ed visa? 

I’m currently here on my METV. From UK/Irish passport

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If you are already in Thailand on a METV, you may be able to obtain a Non-Immigrant ED visa at your local immigration office, depending on the type of school you plan to attend and other circumstances. It's advisable to consult with the school regarding their ability to assist with obtaining the visa either locally or if you need to visit a Thai consulate outside of Thailand.

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Tod *********

and seeing as the O/P has already found out how to get an ED visa inside the country from some school I'd say we're done.

Good Luck to them (y)

6 years ago

Tod *********

I don't think there are any private schools that will just let you enroll for 3 months who offer ED visa support who can also get the ED visa inside the country

BUT

if you can find one good luck..

6 years ago

James ********

And be aware if you have a history of staying in Thailand using various visas, exempt entries, border runs and extensions, the Thai Consulate you go to may deny to issue you an Ed Visa. And upon reentry arrival, Thai Immigration may ask why you stay so long in Thailand. Good Luck

6 years ago

Farzad *******

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Thanks. I will have stayed here 9 months if I can get my last 30

Extensions. I’ve consulted a company close by. Say they can do it for approx 30k including first month lessons

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Believe me the school you enroll in will know whether they can get you the 90 day ED visa inside the country OR give you paperwork to go to a thai consulate to get the 90 day ED visa.

Ask the school you're signing up for what they can do

6 years ago

Robert *******

You can get your Non Immigrant ED visa at your local Immigration office. But that all depends on what kind of school you are going to attend classes from, your length of stay and where you are in Thailand. The school is the best place to ask this,

6 years ago

Robert *******

no confusion, it is something you talk about with the school you like to visit and the course you want to follow. Do not look how other schools or universities prepare their lessons, nothing to do with your situation

6 years ago

Farzad *******

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Thanks. Some schools saying they can do it here so thus the confusion

6 years ago

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