radiola Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I like Thailand, I want to stay at least 5 years. I am 33 yo male from Europe. I get 6 month visa each time i come to Thailand, but the last time the worker in embassy in our country told me that I stay too much in Thailand and there is a chance i will be declined to enter in Thailand. She told me that I have to wait 6 months before I come again. So I can stay 6 months, wait 6 months and stay 6 months again. So confusing and frustrating. I almost bought a condo, but now I am happy i did not. Is there a way to stay 5 years? Easy way, I am not a teacher, I am not sure if I can get a working permit easy............ Also I am not getting married yet for few years at least. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Search "ED visa" on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 exactly what type of visa do you get, and what is your home country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahsbloke Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ge an educational visa Get married to a Thai, 1 year married extension of stay Reproduce with a Thai, 1 year parent extension of stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Buy that condo and try for Investment visa. Must invest 10 million baht though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I doubt the OP wants to spend 10 million! Anyway, as stated the ED visa to study Thai is the most reasonable option for you. Assuming you can self finance this extended holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 There is no rule that says you must wait 6 months before you can stay another 6 months. But an ED-visa is a good way if you really want to stay for a long time. Doesn't have to be Thai language, can also be a real university course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 ED visa is the way to go..and you never need to leave the country after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 has anyone got a spare "Elite Card"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maichorp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 ED visa is the way to go..and you never need to leave the country after that I'm very interested to hear more on this option. I have checked the info on the ED visa but it says it is only for 1 year? How do you never need to leave the country after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 The visa will normally be for 90 days (single entry) but if school and you meet qualifications extensions of stay can be obtained. In the case of small language schools this is normally only for 90 days at a time and must be done every 90 days with proof of continued education and payment of 1,900 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 ED visa is the way to go..and you never need to leave the country after that Are you sure, that sound too good to be true, I would like to stay for 5 years or more, so how does the school look like, do you have to go to school every day, do you have to have good grades? What are the limits? How many years can you stay? I would like to learn maybe english more, is that possible, is there a good english school there and what are the approx costs? Thank you, I am really glad so many people are trying to help, I am stuck in Malaysia right now, even my girfriend from Thailand has travelled so far here just to visit me. Kind of sad. I am from Slovenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 An ED-visa requires you to study 4 hours a week (on average) at a school. Click on one of the banners of language schoools on this page for more information. It should last at least 3 years, and you can always do another study. Remember that it doesn't have to be a Thai language course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 An ED-visa requires you to study 4 hours a week (on average) at a school. Click on one of the banners of language schoools on this page for more information. It should last at least 3 years, and you can always do another study. Remember that it doesn't have to be a Thai language course. So I can learn english right?, I just want to improve my language skills, that will come handy I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yeah, I only mentioned study of Thai as that is clearly the overwhelming most popular choice for people looking for a visa angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 English would indeed be no problem, even at a university level or a a course to become a teacher English. Always shop around till you find a school that suits you and inquire if they can help you with the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 I called berlitz and they told me it costs 45000 per month. Omg, is there a cheaper school. Lets say 5000 per month? THat I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Many schools will be much cheaper. A typical course Thai for example costs around 29,000 baht per year. Suspect a course English will not be much more expensive, unless you want to study at university level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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