Which Thai Embassy is the best for applying for an ED visa?

ED Visa Thai Embassy Visa Application Expats in Thailand Schooling in Thailand

May 3, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

We are soon going to apply for our sons ED visa. 

Question is which Embassy is best?

KL Thai embassy is releasing appointments online 14 days in advance. They can be very slow, inconsistent and it feels like a gamble - ED visa application have an expiry date!

Hanoi Thai Embassy at the moment advises to submit application at least 2 weeks before traveling back to Thailand...which means we would be in Hanoi for two weeks and our son out of school.

Does anyone experientially know of a better option as far as Thai Embassies go?

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The user is seeking advice on the best Thai Embassy to apply for their son's ED visa, expressing concerns about the inconsistencies and slow processing times at the Kuala Lumpur embassy and the lengthy wait at the Hanoi embassy. They are asking for recommendations based on personal experiences.

Richard *********

Phnom Pehn and use an agent< recommend Cina travel street 130, near riverside

2 years ago

Elly *******

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wow you know if KL has such a service for Thai Embassy there?

2 years ago

Elly *******

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I will email them, but if you can share your experience that would be awesome!

2 years ago

Elly *******

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Thank you. Do they actually help you right at the embassy with your visa applicaiton?

2 years ago

Richard *********

@Elly ******

all u need do is visit them< they take care of everything

2 years ago

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@Elly ******

i and many friends based in Cambodia use them> Good service>

2 years ago

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Elly *******

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How is the booking system set up there for visa applications, do you know?

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James ***************

Have you considered doing it in Thailand ?

2 years ago

Elly *******

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@James **************

we have to leave unfortunately due to our visas. Otherwise we certianly would!

2 years ago

Elly *******

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yes we are considering doing it this way as trying to coordinate an ED visa application with expiry date and very slow/unclear online booking systems is stressful. How are they down at Cambodia...are they pretty easy to get tourist visas etc? or are they heavily burnt out and cranky?

2 years ago

James ***************

@Elly ******

- understood. Our little girl also left and went back to cambodia to visit relatives but coming back on a tourist visa which the school have said can be coverted to ED visa.

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