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How do I apply for an ED visa at the Thai embassy in Hong Kong?
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May 1, 2018
8 years ago
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHey has anyone applied for their ED visa in hong kong ? Thanks in advance.
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The post discusses the application process for an ED visa at the Thai embassy in Hong Kong, with insights from community members about their experiences. Applicants should choose a school that assists with visa applications and be prepared for a straightforward procedure that includes obtaining an approval letter from the Thai government. It’s emphasized that the ED visa can be longstanding, especially for university studies, though there are challenges associated with language schools. Community members stress the importance of confirming the embassy's name and procedures.
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Dave **********
ED visa to study at a uni = no problem for 4-6 years. BA-anything in a Thai uni. 9 credits per semester (9 classroom hours per week - 32 weeks per academic year).
BA in Thai if you legitimately want to learn the language. Most Thai unis are under 50k baht per year and the visa extensions are good for a year at a time not 90-day stretches. You just need to show your transcripts and enrollment confirmation each year.
ED visa to study at a Thai Language center... it is problematic and full of hassles due to flagrant misuse of the visa. Good for a year or maybe 2 on 90-day extensions.
BA in Thai if you legitimately want to learn the language. Most Thai unis are under 50k baht per year and the visa extensions are good for a year at a time not 90-day stretches. You just need to show your transcripts and enrollment confirmation each year.
ED visa to study at a Thai Language center... it is problematic and full of hassles due to flagrant misuse of the visa. Good for a year or maybe 2 on 90-day extensions.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERon it now ! thanks dave, appreciate the help
Dave **********
There is still a local university... even out in the provinces and away from main centers. Ask your wife.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERgreat photo !
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERthe closest rajabhat to me is chiang mai, me and my girlfriend have a guest house in pai, i wouldn't be able to due to distance
Dave **********
And you will impress all of the locals when they see your photo at the end of it all:
Dave **********
Go to the local Rajabhat... cheaper than a language center, no issues with the visa, annual extensions rather than 90-days, and you will learn Thai.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks dave, it would be a language school, it is to learn the language as it would be too easier regarding living here, my partners thai and her mums non english speaking, along with friends of mine aren't great, i would love to learn more thai and have less stress of having to leave so often. Thanks for your info
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Barry *******
Hi Josh, used to be the case that you could get them for up to 3 years back to back. But there's been a lot of abuse of this visa type lately so the authorities are tightening up and the goalposts can be moved at any time.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERcheers barry, hope you are well and the little one ! Hope to pop over to see you sometime
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Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTEROk thats straight forward, i already have the school i will be studying with, it will be the long term as i live here already but need to get something more long term versus multi tourist visa, and i want to learn the language better as my partner is thai. Can you do back to back ed visa's ? and thanks for all your help, its highly appreciated
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERok thanks rob
Robert *******
As far as I know in the the region only the Single Entry ED visa is handed out.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
yeah i am aware that you extend every 3 months, i knew that much, i was mainly wondering if i could apply for a 12 month and then reapply for another 12 month afterRobert *******
You apply for the Ed visa and 30 days before the Admitted to Stay date you got on entry, you visit the Immigration Office in your area and apply for an Extension of Stay based on Education with documents from your school, No need to leave and apply every 3 months for a new ED visa.
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Ik ******
I just applied it last month.
Ik ******
because the name of the embassy in Hong Kong is a bit different from others.
Ik ******
reminder:
you should ask the school to ask Hong Kong Thai embassy that the correct name of Hong Kong Thai embassy.
you should ask the school to ask Hong Kong Thai embassy that the correct name of Hong Kong Thai embassy.
Ik ******
1-Choose a school that can help you for visa application in Thailand.
2-Choose the duration that you wanna stay in Thai. for example 6 months, 9 months or 15 months.
3. pay the school fee.
4. the school will help you to apply for the approval letter from Thai government and they will issue the guarantee letter for you.
5. get those documents in 4 weeks.
6. bring those document to Hong Kong Thai embassy. Pay $600 hk dollars for it.
7.Get your visa in the second day.
8.you should back to Thailand in 3 months after getting the visa.
9. go to the school in 7 days after entry in Thailand.
2-Choose the duration that you wanna stay in Thai. for example 6 months, 9 months or 15 months.
3. pay the school fee.
4. the school will help you to apply for the approval letter from Thai government and they will issue the guarantee letter for you.
5. get those documents in 4 weeks.
6. bring those document to Hong Kong Thai embassy. Pay $600 hk dollars for it.
7.Get your visa in the second day.
8.you should back to Thailand in 3 months after getting the visa.
9. go to the school in 7 days after entry in Thailand.
Josh *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHow was the process ?
Ik ******
me
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