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What options do I have for obtaining a long-term visa in Thailand after currently being on a tourist visa?

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Mar 13, 2018

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I am now a tourist visa for two months. I want to stay in Chiang Mai for a long time. I want to apply for a long-term visa. Can someone help me?

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The user is currently on a two-month tourist visa and is seeking advice on how to obtain a long-term visa to stay in Chiang Mai. Comments suggest exploring options based on age and marital status, with recommendations for a multiple entry tourist visa (METV) or an education visa, as well as a link to the Thai Elite Visa for extended stays.

Jeremy ********

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get 20 years for 1milliion THB

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Tod *********

are you over 50, are you married to a thai, do you legally work here? If not I'd say you could get a 6 month METV from a thai consulate in your country, OR you can look into an education visa for studying.

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Krishn *********

This is screenshot of that visa category. From vfs global, authorised visa process from royal embassy, Thailand.

Search NGO near by you in Chiang mai. Thanks.

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Krishn *********

You can find it Non O volunteer visa in list of visa.

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Krishn *********

Welcome n my pleasure

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@Krishn ********

how can I find them

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@Krishn ********

no problem

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Krishn *********

They unable to pay you,because they not charging fee from students, so they provide visa help n food n accommodation too some time.

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Tod *********

@Krishn ********

, I understand how Non-O visas for the purpose of volunteering work. I meant keep your advice on "a legal way" on the group so we can all participate in the conversation.

No offense but with over 19K member we have no idea if you know what you're talkin' about or not.

Thank you for your cooperation (y) .

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@Krishn ********

I really want this

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Krishn *********

Sure.

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Lots charitable organisation offer volunteer visa. They need volunteer for social work, mostly in English education free of cost. So they use volunteer for this social work.

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Tod *********

, please keep the conversations on the group so we all can participate. :)

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Krishn *********

PM me. I only can show u legal way.

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@Krishn ********

Can you recommend one to me

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Krishn *********

You can contact organisations, if you ready to do volunteer work. They may provide you accommodation and meal too. Try it you will get it.

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thanks soooooo much my friend

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really

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Alan *******

many to choose from!

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Tod *********

look around for schools up in Chiang Mai that offer education visas

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May I get the education visa??I am 23. I don’t want to back my country.

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