How long does it take to get a thai student visa?

[InevitableCost]

I'm planning on moving abroad to Thailand one month from now but how fast would I be able to get a student/university visa? 

 

I'm in the united states

 

What is the cheapest possible school I can enroll in? 

 

If there are better alternatives then a student visa let me know would like to live there the next 2 years but one year is fine.

[jackdd]

Depends on how long the school needs to get the required documents for you

If you have all documents the embassy / consulate will take a day or maybe a few days to issue you the visa.

You could just get a multiple entry tourist visa, with this you can stay nearly 9 months (making a border hop every 2 or 3 months)

[DrJack54]

So do you really want to study. Asking because you need to actually attend class.

Perhaps other options better. An METV along with other setv and visa exempt might suit you better

[InevitableCost]

6 hours ago, jackdd said:

Depends on how long the school needs to get the required documents for you

If you have all documents the embassy / consulate will take a day or maybe a few days to issue you the visa.

You could just get a multiple entry tourist visa, with this you can stay nearly 9 months (making a border hop every 2 or 3 months)

I just came back from Thailand this June I entered twice already on a free tourist visa this year 1st time for 20 days and 2nd for 10 days do you think this will effect me being able to get a visa? I read something that said I'm only allowed to enter Thailand twice per calendar year.

[InevitableCost]

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So do you really want to study. Asking because you need to actually attend class.

Perhaps other options better. An METV along with other setv and visa exempt might suit you better

I'd rather not study but I heard it's the easiest and cheapest option is getting a university visa to stay one year without having to leave. 

[ubonjoe]

3 hours ago, InevitableCost said:

I'd rather not study but I heard it's the easiest and cheapest option is getting a university visa to stay one year without having to leave. 

You need to decide where you want to attend classes.

There are two categories of schools. A informal school such as one to learn Thai will on allow extensions of stay for 90 days at a time. A formal school such as a university will allow a one year extension.

You will first need to obtain a non-ed visa from an embassy in consulate that will allow a 90 day entry. They you will need to apply for a extension of stay at immigration.