Unanswered5 years ago
Why is the London consulate requesting a confirmation letter from the Office of Basic Education for a Non-ED visa application?
Ireland calling! Two years ago I studied in Thailand and used Non ED visa. Dublin Thai consulate did job very easy and good flow. Now London! ( Dublin consulate closed). They ask and ask more and more documents. And finally they ask me -Confirmation letter from Office of Basic Education- My school never use that document because don’t need it. My school can do it but is too long process. My question to those who applied for Non Ed whether they demanded this document from another embassy? Because I think that they playing with me. Thank you for all yours answers🙏
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A user expresses frustration with the increased documentation requirements for a Non-ED visa at the Thai consulate in London, contrasting it with their previous smooth experience at the Dublin consulate. They specifically mention the unusual request for a confirmation letter from the Office of Basic Education, which their school does not use, and seek insights from others who have applied for similar visas regarding this requirement.
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Tara *************
In every other country in the world the procedures are simple : a translated copy of your degrees are sufficient if they have been "ratified" by your embassy ... when people want to teach in Thailand they give up ... far too bureaucratic ... far too costly ... that is why English education is weak ... teachers who would and want to teach just give up after a few rounds of Thai bureaucracy ... sometimes I think they want to keep Thailand uneducated ...
Steve *******
@Tara ************
The OP is appying for an ED visa to study NOT a B visa to teach. You're on the wrong thread!
Irina **********
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Steve *******
You need a confirmation/covering letter from the school you'll be studying with for the ED Visa, always have done AFAIK.
Lindsey **********
@Steve ******
and approval from ministry of education and copy of the school license 
Al ******
OP@Steve ******
i don’t know what is AFAIK:) Sorry:)
Nigel *********
@Al *****
as far as I knowMichael ********
Since covid they have not been issuing these visas overseas except for Universities or International schools.
What people have been doing is coming in on TR or visa exempt and converting in country
What people have been doing is coming in on TR or visa exempt and converting in country
Al ******
OPGuys if I understand correctly STV I can’t change, but with Tourist visa I can do it! For me doesn’t mater which kind off visa I must finish my studying.
Al ******
OP@Michael *******
that it possible? I hear that I can’t change visa inside Thailand? Now I applied for STV and waiting answer...Michael ********
@Al *****
yes Steve is correct the STV cannot be converted to any other type of visa and its presently being phased out. I would cancel your application personally.Search through group about STV also many posts about people converting to non ed in country
Al ******
OP@Michael *******
if they applied my STV And I can extend that will be great for me. I need just 130 daysSteve *******
@Al *****
You cant change a STV.Lindsey **********
@Steve ******
correctCan only change the normal 30 day tourist on entry and given 15 days for quarantine
Total 45 days
Can extend in country another 30 days and you can change it to another visa type
You cannot with STV visa
Al ******
OPToday I still don’t have any visa. They rejected my non ED and offer Tourist visa. This evening I applied to STV. Crazy I am so stressful...
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