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What visa options are available for long-term stay in Thailand if I don't have a degree?
Thai Visa OptionsLong-term VisaEducation VisaNon-B VisaSpecial Tourist VisaWorking in ThailandExpat Life in Thailand
Dec 13, 2021
4 years ago
Bethany *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all.
Looking after some friendly advice with regards to what visas I can come to Thailand on and how to stay as long as possible, please.
My partner has moved to Thailand to work. Unfortunately I do not have a degree yet so I am unable to find work. So I am looking how to stay long-term with the best visa.
Eventually my degree will finish and this shouldn’t be an issue forever. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to privately message if you wish.
Thank you.
Looking after some friendly advice with regards to what visas I can come to Thailand on and how to stay as long as possible, please.
My partner has moved to Thailand to work. Unfortunately I do not have a degree yet so I am unable to find work. So I am looking how to stay long-term with the best visa.
Eventually my degree will finish and this shouldn’t be an issue forever. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to privately message if you wish.
Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on long-term visa options for staying in Thailand, as they do not hold a degree and cannot work. Suggestions from the community include applying for an Education Visa if they plan to study, as well as the Special Tourist Visa that allows for a stay of up to 270 days. It is also noted that without marriage or being over 50, options are limited, and benefits of a Non-B Visa were mentioned. Community members encouraged sharing further details through private messages.
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Danil ***********
Non b visa. We can do it.
Bethany *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Danil **********
how so? What visa is this?Bethany *******
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how so? What visa is this?Reply to
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Damian ********
If you are in UK you can apply for Special Tourist Visa. You can spend a total of 270 days in Thailand without leaving. ( 90 days + 90 +90 ).
Bethany *******
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thank youRawiwan ***********
@Beth ********
Hi sorry but I'm also looking for this exact info. May I ask what's RTE?Brandon ************
@Rawiwan **********
Royal Thai EmbassyRawiwan ***********
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thank you :)Reply to
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@Beth ********
No problem. Apply online or speak to the RTE.Reply to
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Garrett ***********
ED visa, looking at about 50k baht for a year.
Chris ******
@Garrett **********
whats ED Visa? ThkBethany *******
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are you able to help with where I might find one please?Garrett ***********
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Sure, shoot me a PMBethany *******
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done 🙂Reply to
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Thao **********
I pm'd you.
John-Paul ******
Beth .... you could PM me too.
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Stuart **********
If you are at university here you can apply for an education visa, other than that if you arent willing to pay for elite visa then there's not much available to you
Stuart *********
You use the word partner so I assume you’re not married. If so you can’t piggyback off their visa. If you’re not over 50 then options are limited for long term stays. There are options for educational visas where you learn a language or Muay Thai, or a volunteer visa where you help out with a charity or institution.
Stuart *********
Neither of those are available as a way to enter Thailand, but can be obtained in country off a tourist visa entry.
Bethany *******
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do you have any recommendations or anywhere I can find something like this please?Stuart *********
@Beth ********
For the education visa you’d need to select a language school or Muay Thai school and they apply on your behalf. Same for the volunteer visa. You’d need to find an institution that would be willing to accept you as a volunteer. I suspect you’ll have a few PMs from Visa Agents willing to get you either for a fee.Bethany *******
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ok, thank you!Reply to
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Bethany *******
ORIGINAL POSTER(Elite visas and marriage visas are likely out of question)
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