All you need to know about Thailand’s Education Visa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- There are many ways to stay in Thailand legally for an extended period of time. One way is through the Education Visa or ED Visa.
A Non-Immigrant ED Visa is the official name for a Thai Education Visa. This visa is for foreign nationals aged 12 or more who wish to remain in Thailand to follow a full-time educational program. For those who want to stay in Thailand but aren’t eligible for other Thailand visas, the education visa for learning Thai is a common choice. However, because Thai authorities are coming down hard on the problem, this strategy is no longer effective. If you sign up for classes only to get a visa, you risk yourself being banned from Thailand unless you really want to learn Thai and actively attend classes.
An education visa is granted in Thailand to enable a foreigner to learn the Thai language or take other related courses at approved schools in Thailand. People have been known to get an education visa to learn other skills such as Thai boxing, scuba diving and many more instead of just studying the language.
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Hey, thank you for the video!! Could I kindly ask if I enrolled in an online thai language course would this satisfy the requirements? I would like to stay in rural thailand and I don't think they have any local schools?
My wife and I stayed 6 months in 2007 on an education visa to take a SCUBA diving instructor course. There were folks at that school that had been there for more than two years because after becoming a SCUBA instructor there are multiple higher levels to study. Those at the school that stayed longer to become staff at the school all married Thais and got permanent residency.
Interesting. Thanks Larry for sharing!
Thanks for the information. I didn’t know all of that.
You're very welcome!
Thanks Natty, Great info for my future retirement plans 😊👍
You're very welcome, Robert! 😊
If your over 50 years of age you can't get a ED visa to study Thai, Thai immigration changed the rules in Nov/2022. Before that there was no age limit. I applied for an ED visa in October/2022 was approved by the Ministry of Ed, when I went to immigration with the school to start the visa process I was not approved. Immigration changed the rules if your over 50 they won't issue a visa.
Really appreciate this info. Thanks man. 👊🏽
even for academic studies like PhDs?! Thats stupid and detrimental to Thai research facilities!
that really sucks. i’m 67 .
@@kacejonez2448 I have heard if your over 50 you can now get a ed visa. Best to ask at a school.
Get the retirement visa..
The Muay Thai trainer in the thumbnail is a great guy his name is Pok. Awesome trainer!
Very helpful!
Glad you think so!
Interesting, I didn't know about this option. I love the look today Natty with your hair up , also Thai shirt is a nice touch
Now you know! Thank you, Chris!
Thanks mam for sharing.
It's our pleasure!
is rock climbing an option for an educational visa?
This is exactly what I would like to do . I want to learn Thai and I hadnt realised there were full time courses . A couple more years working and I hope Iii be in a position to come over for an extended stay . You look very academic in todays wideo Natty !
Thank you and best of luck Steve
@@TheThaiger GFYS. K
I'm a little frustrated, have watched a few vids like this and none give the hardcore details. Like I heard minimum 8 hours per week. There aren't a fixed number of weeks per month so is that 8 hours at least 52 times a year? OK so what happens when the school has no classes for a week with a holiday or you are between sessions? Also: You have to pay at least 50% for the entire course (12 months stay) even though the government may randomly refuse to renew your visa at 90 days 120 days 180 days 240 days renewal points? That's rough. The school I was looking at (some of them) said you can get 12 months but they only had a large class package only 7 courses long (400 hours),, if I finished their curriculum in that time and moved on to advanced classes and needed to switch schools (very likely) it wouldn't make sense to have already paid for 1 full year at a school that doesn't have enough advanced classes yet. I would burn through the 400 hours in only ~6 months. Also can you really not take a single week off to rest at some point?
where can i study thai language in pathum thani ?
Can we work on ED visa ?
Thumbs up 👍 Natty Warissa
Thank you!!👍
Thanks for making this subject entertaining. Natty looks the part of a teacher for sure 🤣. I cant help but get a laugh every time they mention "ED Visa". In the west, ED is an abbreviation for erectile dysfunction 🤭😅
You're welcome, Neil! Oh no 😂 now it sounds very wrong
if there was a visa for erectile dysfunction I think a large proportion of Pattaya expats might be able to qualify
Hey, thanks for the video!
I’m from the Middle East.
What if I cant go back to my country right now? Is there any other option instead of going back to my country?
(I’m on an extended tourist 60 days visa)
you can take a train in and out of the country and get another extension of 30 days
Kiitos!
Thank you for your kind donation, Kimmo!
The most abused visa in the range of those available.
How so?
What do you expect.. it's Thailand
Great. What’s the cost for the language program?
I don't think there is a fixed cost to a language program here in Thailand. It would depend on what program you sign up for, but I'd like to recommend this program to you: alalanguage.com/
Hi there , thanks for a useful information,
My question is:
Is there age limit for education visa in Phuket?
I’m an Australian citizen and age 56 year old,
Am I eligible for Thai visa?
Thanks in advance
James
Since you are over 50, I would check out the non-immigrant 0A visa
Why do so many good muay thai gym say they dont offer ed vida but some less serious(imo) do offer it? I noticed this in chiang mai which is where i want to train😊
I attended 2 muay thai camps in Chiang mai less than a year ago and neither offered it. The only camps that i found that did offer it was not muay thai, it was a self defense course.
I live in Chiang mai and there are afew Muay Thai gyms that do offer it here
1) Chiang mai Muay Thai
2) dang Mauy Thai ( I train here)
3) hongthong Muay Thai ( best one to learn Muay Thai skill wise, if you want to get serious about fighting
After training for couple months you can pick up local fights through your gyms aswell. Hoped this helps
I am enrolled in an American University and i would like to transfer to an English speaking Thai University to complete my degree. Not sure where to begin. I am over 50 years old so not sure which Visa would be the most beneficial to me. Thank you for any advice
...I don't think it is illegal to study as a retiree? (Worth double checking, I think Indonesia is the only country where it is really illegal.) So even considering all the trouble of an Ed visa and the government looking over your shoulder seems crazy when it is so straight-forward, being 50, to get a retirement visa. Anyone else know?? Retirement is like literally just put money in an account and be done with it. Easy peasy
What about the visa on arrival? Is the 30 day visa on arrival for Indians still there? Or have they gone back to 15 days
15
I have a baby. I will get an EDU Visa, how to proceed with a visa for my baby? Which type of visa I need to obtain? Thanks
I believe it would be the Non-Immigrant Type O visa that you need to get for your baby, Marian
Thank you for this video. It's there an age limit for an ED Visa? I'm 65 years old and I heard I'm too old to apply.
sounds like you need thai wife visa lol
Just do retirement visa..
@@hobo1704 noo of you look kings tryna change the rules
@@sebvaja8571 so, I am saying the option of retirement visa is available now...
@@hobo1704 im saying you can but kings naffed off at biker gang
Does anyone know which country/nationalities are not eligible to apply for an educatioanl visa?
None
i am bringing my 14 year old son with me. he holds Philippines and American passports. he’s just learned english. can he qualify as well by enrolling him in a Thai regular school??
Private school ( international school )
I was in Chiang Mai few months ago and I went to meet few visa agents for this ED visa. The first question they all asked was the age. I was 28 at the time. So they said ED visa is possible. I don't look too young or too old. So I wonder why they all asked the age first. Is there an age limit?
Other ed visa videos claims there is no limit
Hi! May I know the details about the ED Visa agents? I'm planning to go to Chiang Mai next month and get an ED Visa. I'll appreciate your response
Search "Vera Visa" in Google Maps. I used them and can recommend them.
I think cooking is popular. What about a visa for eating Thai food. Then most could qualify. 🍜🍚🍚🍤🍤
😂And many would apply for it
Could you work for a foreign company while studying on this visa?
No. You are legally staying in the country for the purposes of education. Working on an ED visa would be illegal!
How would they know..
What is the amount of hours required per semester to qualify for this visa? And/or how much time per week must you be at school?
Depends on the school 🏫 some school offer different plans as in online class which can be 1-3 times a week, in person group class which is probably 3-4 weekly or private. Must check with your local school tho. There are many options here
Natty - great work as always. 😅
Thanks you MrPonsrock!
Good Morning Natty ❤️
Good morning!
@@TheThaiger GFYS. K
Whats the cost to learn Thai?
I believe there are a few programs to choose from, so there really isn't a fixed cost. But you could check out this program: alalanguage.com/
Nice glasses.
Thanks!
Sorry Mike.
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Hope you get that message.
Good sunday Sir. K
@@TheThaiger Go fuck you self. Remove me is remove you. K
@@kimmoisaksson791 I wouldn't even make assumptions of who is responsible. You know all American tech are massive Nazis - Google owns TH-cam ;(
Yeah... perhaps faking teachers who simply because they can speak English.
But back homeland..they hold different kind of job 🤣
The only reason I would live in Thailand is when I retire because of cheap cost of living. I ain't gonna waste my time learning Thai language by going to the class.
For what? Maybe I will be there for vacation and I will apply for a tourist visa.
So you want to live in another country but can't be bothered learning the language.. good effort champ. Stay in your own country, there are enough arrogant expats already
Stay in your own country, and deal with the living cost. Thailand doesn't deserve your rude behaviour. You only want to get advantage of how "cheap" is, you aren't able to appreciate the culture, LANGUAGE , people, and beautiful aesthetic.
Why not learn the language of the country you're staying in? Even just conversational Thai would be a great asset to have, I hope you reconsider.
Thanks for making this subject entertaining. Natty looks the part of a teacher for sure 🤣. I cant help but get a laugh every time they mention "ED Visa". In the west, ED is an abbreviation for erectile dysfunction 🤭😅