What do I need to know about applying for an ED visa at the Thai embassy in Shanghai and the restrictions on applying in Vientiane?

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Dec 21, 2018

6 years ago

Aaron ********

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Hello,

I have two questions I am requesting help with. I am about to plan a trip for this Dec 29th to process my ED paperwork for learning Thai at an embassy or consulate and apply for my visa. I have a US passport. This will be my second year of learning Thai.

1. I am considering going to Shanghai for my visa run to process my ED paperwork. I'd like to be somewhere big for the New Years. Has anyone had a difficult or challenging time at the Thai embassy in Shanghai?

2. I was told by my language school that I could not go to Vientiane, Laos to apply for my visa because I went there last year. I was told it's a fairly new rule for the consulate there. Can anyone verify this?

Thank you kindly

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice on their upcoming trip to process their ED visa at the Thai embassy in Shanghai. They want to know about potential difficulties others have faced at this location during the New Year period. Additionally, they inquire about a new rule preventing them from applying for their visa in Vientiane, Laos, since they used this consulate last year. A comment confirms that applications for the ED visa at Vientiane can only be submitted once a year. Another comment lists the required documents for obtaining the visa at the Shanghai embassy.

Robert *******

Question 2. Yes, you can only apply for 1 ED visa at Vientiane in 1 year.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Aaron *******

you are correct, they have it listed as a calendar year, BUT they are enforcing it as a "running year" <- a year from the date you got your previous ED visa from them.

You school should know about this change in Vientiane's policy and should tell you whether you can or can't use them.

Go to Savannakhet instead, they will sell you the visa no problem.

6 years ago

Aaron ********

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@Robert ******

alright we’ll it appears what the rule or law says does not match what they do.

6 years ago

Robert *******

And out of reports, to be found when using the search option, they use actually 1 year between application dates.

6 years ago

Robert *******

This announcement:

6 years ago

Aaron ********

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Also where would I find this law as it is written online? Or is that asking a lot. 😂

6 years ago

Aaron ********

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Thanks for confirming that Robert. My followup would be this. Technically I applied for my first ED visa and was approved October 30th of 2017, so could I go back? In addition it has been longer than 1 calendar year since I had it, since I have been on a tourist exemption for 67 days.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Requirements of Thai Consulate in Shanghai: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months

2. A copy of passport or travel document

3. Three visa application forms completely filled out

4. Three recent photographs of the applicant (2 inches : 4x6 cm)

5. Fully-paid, confirmed roundtrip air ticket and its copy (E-ticket number is required)

6. A copy of residence permit (For foreigner and Chinese citizen who does not live in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui)

7. Supporting documents regarding educational purpose

7.1 The original letter of acceptance (in English or Thai) from the registered academic institution in Thailand, stating the course and duration of studying, with the official seal, signature of the legal representative, address and contact number of the institution in Thailand (The fax, e-mail or PDF is not acceptable) and true copy of school registration and license

7.2 Training course details

7.3 Dispatch or guarantee letter from the applicant’s company / organization / academic institution (Only internship in Thailand)

8. The applicant’s academic certificate or graduation certificate notarization

9. The transcript notarization

10. The certificate showing no criminal record notarization

6 years ago

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