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@Bob *********
only for the initial in country Non-O visa. Not for any extension of stay based on it
John **********
If you want to stay a year or more you will need a long term visa. If you're 50+ then look at the Non-O. If you're under 50 then your options are more limited unless you want to splash out on the Thai Privilege visa. For close to 9 months with a couple of border bounces look at the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
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@John ******
I'm not sure that a university equates to a Thai language school but I concur I didn't think it was allowed
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@Elías *******
I guess that would depend what he's studying. It's not granted for Thai language schools
John **********
They claim to process applications in 5 working days so 7 days may be a bit tight if they ask for additional information. That resets the clock at some consulates. I'd definitely recommend staying there until you know the outcome
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Simpler to apply using one of the soft power options, income is irrelevant you just need to show you have the 500k baht or equivalent in your bank account
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@Ian *******
I guess you could go to a nearby embassy and apply for a non-o there but you're still going to need money in the bank, although you might be able to use your home bank. You could then open a bank account and transfer the money in for the extension. But if you don't have the money anyway then you'll need to find an agent to accommodate
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@Andy *********
but when you apply for and are granted a new passport from your home country it will contain the details on your old passport in the biometrics. Similarly if you have 2 passports due to dual nationality. The biometrics embedded in the passports will have details of the other passport