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What is the best and easiest consulate for obtaining an ED visa after being denied in Savannakhet?
Afternoon. I was wondering what’s the best and easiest consulate for an ED visa(denied in Savanakhet)?
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The discussion revolves around finding alternatives for applying for an ED visa after a denial in Savannakhet, Laos. Participants share personal experiences and suggest other consulates such as Yangon and Vientiane that may be more lenient. They emphasize the importance of having the correct documentation and mention that recent visa policies in Thailand have become stricter, with past visa stamps potentially impacting new applications.
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Tod *********
I don't think there's any definitive answer. It's a crap shoot and they need to be ready with plan B in case they get denied the ED visa.
Andrew ********
OPStory behind the question- A friend(Indonesian) of mine was wanting to study Thai, and sharpen his English grammar, before applying for a teaching position(BA in teaching)...after a full 8 months of studying Thai at a Bangkok language center, he had changed schools for the English side of his plan. After receiving all paperwork from the school, he was advised to go to Savankhet, Laos. While applying for his ED visa(Savannakhet), there were no issues at hand...on the second day waiting/wanting to pickup his passport along with the rest of his border-run van-mates, he was pulled aside for a 45min full on q&a grilling in Thai...he was able to answer about 30% of the questions(8months studying) in full sentences...after the 45mins, his passport was returned with the EDvisa page inside, but, the ED part was crossed out and Tourist written in above...he was given a 90day Tourist Visa. It’s now time for him to try for his ED Visa(English) again...per the question above.
Ryu ****
@Andrew *******
try to go to yangon, others said that yangon is easy for now.
Syed *******
@Andrew *******
yeah, they interview alot if its a second ed visa . They get suspicious.Andrew ********
OPSyed Haris, yes, he couldn’t answer in FULL Thai sentences. Applied for a second ED Visa, different language(English), different school.
Syed *******
@Andrew *******
so that was his second ed visa if i am correct . So they checked to see what he had learned and to see if he was really studying thai ..
Robert *******
On request in PM, I open the topic for you. And as you mention you could not respond due because to busy working i would suggest the Non Immigrant B visa and the work permit, The Non Immigrant ED visa is employment prohibited and correctly denied as the purpose of stay is working.
Robert *******
And if
@Andrew *******
want to have further information he can contact the admins to open up this topic and provide information for us. Till that moment i do not see why to keep it open for all kind of suggestions.Ryu ****
Actually now Thailand more strict about visa. They will check your past stamp. If you had a lot of TR visa they will likely to reject your application both for TR or ED.
Ryu ****
Yangon. Still good for applying ED
Barry ******
Vientiane is easy but it’s 1 ED visa every year.
Did they give you a reason?
You’ll have to let the school know that reason so they can also avoid this in future.
Did they give you a reason?
You’ll have to let the school know that reason so they can also avoid this in future.
Rowan *********
@Andrew *******
And the reason for the ED visa denial?
James ********
If you got the void stamp you will find it hard no matter where you go
Ben *********
I got my first ED Visa recently in Bali. Quite a few tourist visas before that ( from NZ, my home country). No dramas at all in Bali
Tony ********
These days if you've already got a few tourist visas and go for an ed visa they know you're just after a visa not really here to learn.🧐
Rowan *********
@Amornrat *********
I agree.Rowan *********
Most of the ED visa denials i have heard about recently have been due to the schools not providing the correct paperwork, or the applicant not showing adequate funds.
Tony ********
Just wait and see
Kieran *********
Tony, just because someone has had a few TR visas in the past does not automatically mean they're not serious about studying.
Amornrat **********
this is an assumption. There are various reason why a Non ED is refused.
Kieran *********
May I ask why you were denied?
Ryu ****
@Kieran ********
oh sorry. I was wrong 😁Kieran *********
@Ryu ***
WHY, not WHERE.Ryu ****
@Kieran ********
savanakhet as his saidAmornrat **********
you got a void stamp ?
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