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What visa should a French student in Hong Kong apply for an internship in Thailand?

Cld **********
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Good morning all !

I'm a French student actually in Hong Kong to study a semester. I am leaving at the end of may.

Was supposed to go back to France, but I got accepted to do an internship in Phuket for 3 months

Anyone know what visa should I apply ? And is it a problem I'm a French in HK which want to go to Thailand ?

So for now, the best option for me:

Non ED visa but I'm in HK and they ask for hk id and I only have my French passport. So I'm a bit stuck.

The working visa won't work as I'm doing an internship, and the tourist neither as I'm doing an internship. I guess ?

Thx !
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A French student currently studying in Hong Kong is seeking advice on the appropriate visa for a 3-month internship in Phuket, Thailand. The student is unsure if they need a Non-ED visa due to their current location and residency status. Comments suggest applying through the Thai Embassy in France and warn against working in Thailand without a valid work permit. Discussing options for entering Thailand on a tourist visa and then applying for the necessary education visa is also mentioned, but caution is advised regarding the complexities of the application process.
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Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
I think the OP has good advice, and Im going to close comments.

1. You *MAY* (as in, might) be able to enter on an ED visa as a student as an intern. Talk to the company/ university about this option.

2. You *MAY* (as in might) be able to enter Thailand on a Non-B visa as an employee. Talk to the company/ consulate about this option.

3. Do *NOT* try to enter Thailand and then get an ED visa inside Thailand or a Non-B visa. The paperwork required for a Non-B visa is difficult, and there's no promise you'd get the Non-B. You *CAN NOT* work without a valid work permit.

If there's anything else to add, send a mod a message and we'll reopen comments.
Santtu *********
Santtu *********
You can normally get a 90-day ED visa from the HK Thai Embassy with the correct documentation. From my memory, the HK/Macau ID requirement is a typo on their website and doesn't apply to foreign applicants. We've had interns get their ED visa from HK in the past years.
Cld **********
Cld **********
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@Santtu ********
OK thank's ! I will go to consulat tmrw to ask them.
James ********
James ********
James Miller do you know if I can do it in Thailand ? I go there with a tourist exemption, and apply for education once I'm there.

Cld Constant you can try...likely your only real option. Enter visa exempt on arrival 45 days plus 30 days extension = 90 days max stay
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
You had better to ask Thai embassy/consulate if you can apply there. If you are legit student doin semester there, you may have resident status for that.
James ********
James ********
Apply with the Thai Embassy France

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James ********
James ********
You will need to apply with your home country Thai Embassy...as you state you do not hold resident status in HK...

From the HK Thai Embassy. .

"Non-Thai nationals who resides in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, may apply for a Certificate of Entry (ONLINE) with the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong. Those residing in other countries/areas should submit their applications with their respective Royal Thai Embassies/ Royal Thai Consulate-General."
James ********
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Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
>"internship"

The word "internship" is virtually meaningless these days. Can you expand on this word?

By internship, do you mean:

1. You're enrolling with a Thai university, who will assign you to work at a job?

2. You're at a foreign university, and you'll be working at a Thai company?

3. You'll be working for a Thai company, and earning university credits for a foreign university?
Cld **********
Cld **********
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@Benjamin *****
good question.

So I got accepted in a Thai company. So I will do my internship with them.

I study in a French school, so the internship will be for my school of course. I don't think I earn credits with this internship. It's just my wish to do this and take the opportunity.
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
@Cld *********
>So I will do my internship with them.

Who arranged for you to work with this company?
Cld **********
Cld **********
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@Benjamin *****
Me, I contacted them, but the internship will be under my school program ofc. Can't do an internship without them.

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