What are the best long-term visa options for returning to Thailand, including working visas and education visas related to Muay Thai?

Oct 19, 2017
7 years ago
Colton ******
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Hello! Im returning to thailand and want to stay long term preferably on a working visa so i can make a bit of money too, ive stayed previously on 6 month tourist visas and am looking for a better option. An Ed visa wouldn’t be bad either. I studied muay thai there for a long time and was wondering if anyone know any gyms that give out ed visas, also if doing the tefl course and trying to get a job teaching english is worth it. Any recommendations helps alot, thanks!
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The user is seeking long-term visa options for returning to Thailand, expressing interest in a working visa or an Ed visa, specifically through gym participation or teaching English. The comments clarify that a working visa is a Non-Immigrant B visa, which requires employer sponsorship, and that ED visas cannot be obtained directly from gyms. Additional suggestions include pursuing the TEFL certification for teaching opportunities.
Dan *********
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Robert *******
Let's see: I want working Visa or ED Visa given by a gym or teach English. To start there is no working Visa, it is called a Non Immigrant B visa and can only be applied for with help of your future employer. ED visa is not given by gyms or schools but you can apply for one with papers from gym or school at Consulate or Embassy.
Robert *******
Copy your school diploma's, make a CV. Make sure your job is not on the prohibited list for foreigners. Go to possible companies nicely dressed, introduce yourself and ask for a job.
Colton ******
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@Robert ******
im aware of the process, looking for good options of how to go about it
Robert *******
Than you have to find an Employer, he has to apply for the Work Permit and after that, you can apply for a Non Immigrant B visa.
Colton ******
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@Robert ******
yea im aware, ive got a bunch saved up. But that only last so long, would need a source of income after a certain amount of time
Robert *******
Following a study or train at a gym is not for free either.
Colton ******
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@Robert ******
yea its just expensive as hell, dont have the money for that
Robert *******
Good way to stay longterm, 5 years is the Thai Elite Visa.
Colton ******
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@Steve ******
basically
Steve *******
@Colton *****
. So really you're just looking for options to stay in Thailand long term.
Colton ******
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@Steve ******
ideally i would like to work. I also said i want to stay long term, so whatever makes that happen im open to
Steve *******
@Colton *****
. You specified in your OP that you wanted to work
Colton ******
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Robert Lagas thanks man, in a dream world i would like to be able to have a balance of all
Colton ******
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@Steve ******
of course. Thanks tho
Robert *******
My advise: First think what you want, work, train, study or teach? Than find an area where you want to stay in Thailand. Than use Google to find job adverts, gyms, schools and contact them.
Walter *********
of course
Steve *******
@Colton *****
. Yes there are but you cant work on the ED visa. It's only for studying
Walter *********
many visa agencies can hook you up
Colton ******
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There is gyms that give or help you attain ed visas through them actually i just dont know which ones
Steve *******
You cant work on a non imm ED visa, you need to apply for and get a job, then apply for the non imm B visa and work permit.
Colton ******
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Yea ill enter on a tourist visa then try to figure it out from there
Robert ********
Welcome Colton and good luck, lot's of expert advise to be found here!
Colton ******
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Thanks man!!
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