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What should I know about getting a 6-month education visa to study Thai in Thailand?

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Nov 26, 2023

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Hey everyone, thinking of getting a 6 month education visa. 

I want to study Thai. Any schools to recommend?

What else can I study? Any schools to recommend for less than 27,000 baht?

Must I be in Thailand while waiting for the visa? Or can I exit and arrive on a tourist visa?

Thanks for your help :)

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The user is considering obtaining a 6-month education visa to study Thai and is seeking recommendations for affordable language schools, specifically those costing less than 27,000 baht. They also inquire whether it's necessary to remain in Thailand while waiting for the visa or if they can enter on a tourist visa after applying.

Michael **********

why don't you get a multi entry visa which costs only 5k and allows u to stay in up for 9months?

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@Michael *********

yes I’m in Thailand now. 5k baht? If I stayed outside Thailand, how long would it take to get this?

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Graham ******

For a METV you need to be in your country of residence to apply. The RTE London typically issues one in approximately 5 days if you get the online application and documentation right.

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thank you. It says the longest you can stay is 60 days. That means you need to do a visa run 3 times to stay 6 months?

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Graham ******

Two border bounces can get you almost 90 months (60 days plus 30 day extension 3 times)

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I see. Cool thank you

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@Michael *********

Sounds like the OP is already in Thailand

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Us *****

Ya they tell you not to leave Thailand while you apply. Which city will you be studying innfor the ed visa?

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I’m in Chiang Mai. It would be good to study art (painting, drawing), but second choice is Thai language

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