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What is the best visa option for Australians looking to do a long-term stay in Thailand for studying, teaching English, or training in Muay Thai?
Hi all ! Does anyone know which is the best visa to get to do long stay in Thailand? I am Australian and and am open to studying over there, or teaching English. Also open to training or learning Muay Thai. What is the easiest option, the process and lenth of time to receive visa (turnaround time w application please) any help or advice is really appreciated 🙂 🏝️
Answer summary
The question is about the best visa choices for an Australian planning a long stay in Thailand, with interests in studying, teaching English, or Muay Thai training. Responses suggest considering a student visa or an education visa for working with a Muay Thai or language school. Some mentioned the LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa as an option and discussed the multiple entry visa for extended stay. General advice included the necessity of saving enough money and being mindful of the teaching job market.
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Dylan ********************
Ed visa. You can get one with a Muay Thai school or Thai language school. There are also difference languages like Chinese courses available too.
Jo **********
the best visa is LTR 10 years
Us *****
@Lee-Ann ******
when you fly back in a day before the 6 month expiration date, they give you another 2 months plus the 1 month extension. Okay so, 8 months and 29 days.Lee-Ann *******
@Us ****
so after your 8 months and 29 days, you fly out of Thailand, how soon after leaving Thailand can you reapply for the multiple entry visas again , thanks, sorry for being a nuisanceUs *****
@Lee-Ann ******
I wouldn't abuse the multi entry. You have to apply in your homw country. I guess you should wait 3 months just to be on the safe side before begore another application.Lee-Ann *******
@Us ****
, coolies, I was hoping you'd correct me on that as hubby and I are trying to find a way to stay for extended time so we can actually figure out best way for us to move permanently.Us *****
Don't listen to these naysayers. Come here on a multi entry visa that will give you 9 months and do a student visa that will give you 12 months. That would give you enough time to find a job. NOW, make sure you have enough saved up. Teachers don't make anything unless you are at an international school. Also, the dating life here would suck for you. These sex pats only want a young Thai girls in their 20s. The Thai guys here are lame. All the good ones would also want a young Thai girls in their 20s. As long as you can accept that your income would be limited and the dating scene would suck for you, then Thailand would be the spot for you.
James *********
@Us ****
Major bad assuming a person would only be looking at the opposite sex to date...
Ella *************
OP@James ********
thanks James 🫶🏼Lee-Ann *******
@Us ****
multiple entry is only 6 monthsElla *************
OP@Us ****
hahaha ok thank you! This is some great advice esp about international school earnings and which visa is best, I appreciate it and it made me laugh too :) thanks 🙏Nigel **************
Best bet is to get yourself over here and look for a job teaching English
Ella *************
OP@Nigel *************
ok thanks, i appreciate that. I emailed a visa office this morning and will get their assistance with it :)Nigel **************
@Ella ************
you can come here and get a 30 day visa exempt stamp which you can then extend for 30 days in country. Gives u 60 days to look for a jobElla *************
OP@Nigel *************
yes 👍Nigel **************
@Ella ************
assuming u have Aus passportElla *************
OP@Nigel *************
thanks Nigel ! That is the planElla *************
OPWhat’s funny about my post
@Nicolas *******
?
Gareth ********
@Ella ************
yeah just ignore it. Some folks in here who laugh at literally every post for some reason.Ella *************
OPThank you darling
Mandy *****
@Ella ************
ignore them Ella, amongst the helpful people on here there are a bunch of lifeless losers too- unfortunately. The most friendly and respectful group page is Chiangmai nomad Chiang Mai Nomad Girls. They will have your back.
Graham ******
What is your age and/or do you have Thai family?
Glenn ********
@Graham *****
you need to apply outside of Thailand for a Non/B Visa. You will need documents from the school who Is employing you. The school then takes your Non -B to the the Thai Lsbor Office and they will grant you a Work permit for the length of your contract.Do not use a Thai Agent. They are scammers.
Ella *************
OP@Graham *****
42 and no Thai family but I have a bachelors degree and experience
John ********
@Ella ************
you have a degree that's a good start so you can look into the schools adds to find a job before you travelGraham ******
@Ella ************
ok, very limited thenNigel **************
@Ella ************
experience in what?
Chris ****
@Ella ************
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