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What are my options for extending my visa in Thailand as a UK national on amnesty?
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Aug 18, 2020
6 years ago
Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi my girlfriend has just started a new job as a teacher in Bangkok and I am exploring my options about extending my visa beyond September the 26th. I am a UK national arrived across the Laos border in March on Visa on Arrival and now on the amnesty. I haven't used any of my extensions. Unsure if that's still possible? Any help is appreciated eg language schools, helpful immigration office, education visa's visa services, visa types etc Thank you in advance 🙏
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The user is seeking advice on extending their visa beyond September 26 since they are currently on an amnesty after entering Thailand on a Visa on Arrival. They are unsure of their extension options and ask for recommendations on schools, visa services, and any potential ways to stay in Thailand longer.
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I’m a little confused, you’ve been on amnesty for several months and you have no idea about what your options are?
Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAlso where in my post did I say I had no idea of my options?
Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Edward *******
whats confusing?เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Tam *********
Best of luck.เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Tam *********
I think my question contained my answer. Keep looking, Reply to
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Dani *******
@Tam *********
Can't you become an english teacher?Met somebody who was doing some interviews with schools and pretty soon he was offered a job. Not sure if the school can get him the new visa though.
James **************
Try private schools in shopping Malls....Inlingua / Ecc / Wall street Shane English*
Be careful about Shane... they had some issues with staff payment
Be careful about Shane... they had some issues with staff payment
Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *************
thanks 👍Reply to
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Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dani ******
for the visa they want you to either have a degree or tefl. Which I dont haveGary ***********
@Tam *********
Go to Khao San Rd and get one printed out for you.?. Lol Reply to
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Daniel ************
you didng had voa - you have visa excemption - which you maybe can extend for 1900 at your local immigration office
Bobby ********
Tom. If you want a straight up answer you should be asking the gurus in this group. If there's a way you can do it legally, they will know.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
thanks just joinedBobby ********
@Tam *********
. The admins are sometimes a bit abrupt with their answers, but their knowledge is pretty comprehensive. DO NOT whatever you do suggest an agent. They do not recognise agents. You have been warned! 🤣🤣Darren *******
@Bobby *******
Tod loves his agents...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Bobby ********
@Darren ******
. Mate. Where are you. Laobeer Dark on ice waiting 🤣Darren *******
@Bobby *******
party on the BTS carriageBobby ********
@Darren ******
. Looks like you're having a ball mate! Give me about five, I'm there!!Darren *******
@Bobby *******
that carriage is like a wet dream 😂😂😂😂😂😂Bobby ********
@Darren ******
. This was coming back in from Kheha on a Sunday night. It was one of those "once in a lifetime moments".Darren *******
@Bobby *******
what on earth were you doing in Kheha? Only thing out that way is the Ancient City and Richard Barrow? 😂 Think fewest I've had in a carriage was about 6 or 7 one Saturday morning going to Bang Na from On Nut. Bobby ********
@Darren ******
. I was trying to impress a lady by taking her to the restaurant there at Bang Pu. But somewhere along the way we got separated when she went to powder her nose. I hope I can locate her again because she's still looking after my wallet.Darren *******
@Bobby *******
I'm sure she'll take good care of it mate, no need to worryBobby ********
@Darren ******
. I'm sure she will because she's a nice girl, and she told me she loves me, and she's different to all the others. 🤣🤣🤣Darren *******
@Bobby *******
you mean she doesn't have a sick buffalo to look after? Wow, she's a keeper 😂Bobby ********
@Darren ******
. No the Buffalo died, which was a real bummer, especially as I'd just helped out with $1000 for the vet's bill. But good fortune smiled on her family, because would you believe her father found a brand new iPad the same day?Darren *******
@Bobby *******
oh man what amazing luck! I can only wish some of their luck rubbed off on meBobby ********
@Darren ******
. Yeah, I know what you're thinking, that the whole buffalo thing was a con, but I can tell you now it wasn't. Although I never got to meet my buffalo, they did send me a picture of it, so there!!!Darren *******
@Bobby *******
looks so healthy! Such a shame it passed awayReply to
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Eddie *******
ED visa not that expensive.
Best to say where you are.
There are schools in cnx that are doing it for like ฿17,000 or so. Plus the actual study fees.
Not bad really.
There are ads all over facebook everyday offering this service as well. Keep an eye out.
Best to say where you are.
There are schools in cnx that are doing it for like ฿17,000 or so. Plus the actual study fees.
Not bad really.
There are ads all over facebook everyday offering this service as well. Keep an eye out.
Tom *****
@Eddie ******
you got anymore infoEddie *******
@Tom ****
pro language school chiang mai. Tom *****
@Eddie ******
thanksReply to
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Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eddie ******
in Bangkok mateReply to
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Marguyvin **********
Pay a lot of money for ED visa or exit the country. Unfortunately you have very few choices due to the tough travel restrictions Thailand has imposed.
Bernardas ************
@MarGuyvin **
ED visa isn't that expensive.Not sure about Bangkok but you can probably find a school that'll do a year for 30-40k which isn't expensive at all!
Marguyvin **********
@Bernardas ***********
it is only valid one year from your entry stamp. So most likely that 40K only buys you 5-6 months. That's expensive.Bernardas ************
@MarGuyvin **
that makes no sense. I enroll in a year long course and I get a visa for 5 months? 😅 Marguyvin **********
@Bernardas ***********
every 3 months you must renew. What will immi say in Feb 2021? Will they renew your ED when they see that one year has passed since you entered? The only ones exempt from that rule are University students. Language/Muay Thai is limited to one year from entry.Bernardas ************
@MarGuyvin **
ehh I'm having trouble believing that. Reply to
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Bob **********
Some language schools are offering ED Visas in country but very expensive or a volunteer visa expensive also
Bobby ********
@Bob *********
. In the long run, cheaper than getting married! 🤣🤣🤣🤣Reply to
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Bobby ********
You asked the same question earlier today. Nothing much has changed. You were on a tourist visa exempt, not a VOA. You have been on amnesty for about five months. Your only real chance to stay longer is to get a letter from your embassy and get another thirty days
Terry ********
555...Sounds like a Monty Python sketch...No it doesnt....Yes it does....555
Greg ********
Brit Embassy not issuing letters as plenty of flights to UK
Tam **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
different group. All messages were posted at the same time across a few groups and this ones only just been accepted by admin Stan *******
@Tam *********
the thing is that many expats here are members of a load of groups and get a bit pissed off seeing duplicates all the timeKeef ********
Expats with no self control. Ignore them. IMHO the guy can ask questions to multiple groups it's his right to do so
Stan *******
@Keef *******
I’m not complaining. Someone else is and I’m explaining why. Keef ********
@Stan ******
I know you're not, that's why I gave your comment a LIKEStan *******
@Keef *******
Yes, and thank you for that, but I think your comment should have been directed to @Bobby *******
, who made the point about duplicate posts across groups. Keef ********
@Stan ******
I removed your name from the comment. My comment was general as part of the conversation. Reply to
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