I have a Chinese friend here in Chiang Mai who is learning Thai and wants to get an Ed visa. She came in visa exempt and got a 90 day extension and her school tells her she must apply for Ed from outside Thailand. Not sure if she has to return to china to do that or if there are better options? Any experience or thoughts on this would be appreciated
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A user is seeking advice for their Chinese friend in Chiang Mai who wants to transition from a visa-exempt entry and a 90-day extension to an Ed visa. The friend's school claims she must apply for the Ed visa from outside Thailand. Comments in the thread suggest checking with the school regarding specific embassy options and indicate that some embassies, such as the Thai embassy in Laos or Vietnam, have been useful for visa applications. There are mentions of schools providing proper paperwork to apply for the visa without needing to leave Thailand. Ultimately, it appears there are avenues for her to stay in Thailand while applying, depending on the school's licensing and specific immigration guidelines.