Should I apply for an educational visa or extend my current visa for a stay in Thailand?

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Nov 14, 2024

a day ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi. I’m currently in Thailand now, have a 6 month rental. I am enquiring with someone about getting an educational visa. I only want to be here 6 months, I’ve been here 1.5 month currently. Am I best to get the educational visa or extend my 60 day visa by a further 30 days, do a visa run and spend a week in Malaysia for example, then return? Will I be able to get another extension when I return? So that I can spend a further 60 + 30 days here. I am happy to get the educational visa but I am just weighing up options as I only intend to be here 6 month in total. Thank you

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The user is currently in Thailand on a 60-day visa and is considering options for a total stay of 6 months. They are asking if it is better to apply for an educational visa or to extend their current visa by 30 days, then do a visa run to Malaysia. Responses suggest that extending the visa and using a visa run may be the most cost-effective and practical solution, especially for a short stay, advising against the educational visa unless planning a longer stay.

Loreen ***********

You can just get the 6 months multiple entry tourist visa. It’s a lot cheaper.

a day ago

Elías ********

If you plan to stay only 6 months in total, and assuming you're from one of the visa exemption elegible countries, I wouldn't bother to get an ED visa.

a day ago

Leong ***********

The “educational institution “ charges extra to process the ED visa….this might not be evident as they give a “package price”; try asking for a discount without the ED visa. It might be cheaper doing a visa run.

a day ago

Amy *********

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@Elías *******

is from the uk x

a day ago

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Amy *********

Alistair **********

You can extend by 30 days, then fly out and back in. Your next entry can also be extended by 30 days. If you want to stay more after this, I'd recommend using a border run company as they'll make sure you get out and stamped back in without issues.

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Alistair **********

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Is the plan of using a tourist visa and then transitioning to an educational visa the best option for long-term stay in Thailand?

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