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What Should I Expect Regarding My ED-Visa for Studying at Rajabhat University?
So i just enrolled at a rajabhat university to study regular curriculum in business English for three and a half years plus half a year of internship. I'm confident that i will be able to keep up with the work and pass the exams. However i hear more and more stories about denied ED-Visa and as i need to get at least four consecutive ed-visa in order to successfully finish my studies i am getting a bit worried. Plus i have a little bit of a messy visa history already. 😕 Anyone out there who can give me a realistic outlook on what i will have to expect? TIA
Answer summary
The user is concerned about obtaining an ED-Visa for studying Business English at Rajabhat University, especially given their previous messy visa history and stories of denied ED-Visas. Commenters provide reassurance that maintaining student status and working closely with the university for visa extensions should alleviate concerns. They emphasize the importance of the university's organization and credibility in the immigration process.
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Tod *********
There is a HUGE difference between a real university and a private language school and I'd say your concern and worry are misplaced.
Jelly ******
You should be fine. I have been at thammasat for 4 years. And although i personally don't use a ED visa many of my peers are, and they have had no issues what so ever since it's a registered known university and not some shady Thai class that may or may not occur when stated.
Justin **********
Just make sure the university are organized and experienced in preparing and dealing with your documents. Different immigration offices have slightly different requirements and procedures, with some stricter than others. Best way to find out would be to simply ask other foreign students studying at that university.......Apart from that, you should be fine :) Best of luck :)
Amornrat **********
@Robert ******
summed it up nicely in his first post. A Student at University, who maintain, the records, has nothing to worry.
Robin **********
He is absolutely right needs to finish his studies first , 100% genuine student.
Lloyd ********
you only mention the 4 years of study, are you already fluent in Thai or will you also need to attend the year long Thai course before the actual degree starts?
Robert *******
Do you all think he has time enough, next to his University studies to work? It seems this is a genuine student who actually will go into classrooms, not the one who pays a school for a visa to work in a Hospital or any other job.
James ********
Henning Leuckert a degree is not necessarily needed as an hospital interpreter. Teaching requires a Bachelors Degree.
Likewise...look at job opportunities with your nations Embassy in Bangkok. As you say you are fluent in Thai and other languages.
Likewise...look at job opportunities with your nations Embassy in Bangkok. As you say you are fluent in Thai and other languages.
Lloyd ********
a degree is only required to teach at a school, not for any other job or location
James ********
@Henning *********
I was hoping you already had a Bachelors Degree. Your multilingual skills would likely be welcomed as a Teacher. And you may want to put a Resume together and chat with International Departments of the many fine hospitals in Thailand. They do hire individuals to serve as patient /customer service representatives. That would give you a Thai work permit and salary with benefits.
Henning **********
OP@Lloyd *******
I'm fluent in speaking reading and writing
Dan ******
You come to Thailand to study Business English?
Kieran *********
He probably wants to find a long term plan to stay. What's the issue with that? It's no different from foreigners on retirement visas or working in schools with a work permit. At the end of the day they all like being here and find a way that qualifies them to stay.
Robert *******
you only need 1 visa, for the rest of your study time you visit regular the immigration office with the university to apply for Extensions of Stay.
Phil *******
From my experience, ED visa and extensions are safe as before.
My kids had yearly extension twice without any problem, with good support and documentation from their school.
ED visas might become harder to secure for people who buy one as a stay permit without really attending courses.
My kids had yearly extension twice without any problem, with good support and documentation from their school.
ED visas might become harder to secure for people who buy one as a stay permit without really attending courses.
Henning **********
OPOkay thanks a lot y'all i think it will be fine and I won't face any problems regarding the visa 😊😊😊
Henning **********
OPOkay thanks that sounds good to me. I'm just worried. it's a big step not only financially
Robert *******
Extension of Stay is only denied if you can not meet the requirements, like you are to busy with other things and are not present to follow the classroom sessions. This is not happening more and more. Applications for new ED visa are getting denied to people who live in Thailand for years, as this visa is employment prohibited it seems strange by Thai authorities how people can provide themselves with enough funds to live and travel for years.
Robert *******
i not understand, why you should face problems? You get a Single Entry Non Immigrant ED visa, which gives you 90 days of stay on entry into Thailand. Before the end of this 90 day period you visit with the university the Immigration Office for an Extension of Stay. As I understand first time is 90 days, second time 180 days and third time 1 year for University students but I could be wrong in this. The university can tell you how many days you get at each Extension of Stay and the requirements.
Henning **********
OP@Robert ******
thanks for the corrections, now am i going to face problems with my extensions of stay, especially after the second year?Activity
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