Ed Visa Help

[HKBKK]

I want to apply for an ED visa to study Thai language in Bangkok (I'm from Europe but will apply in Hong Kong).

I know where to go and what to do BUT...

I have a business in Hong Kong but I don't have to be there all the time. I usually go to Hong Kong every other month for a few days but sometimes I have to stay there longer (a few weeks to about two months).

I know when I get an ED visa I'm supposed to go to the Immigration Dept. in Bangkok every three months to get a stamp. But what if I'm outside of country at that moment? Or what about if I get an ED visa but will go to Hong Kong 6-8 times during that year..?

I need some more info on how it works...

Many thanks!

[mrjohnno]

It can be done but you have to use the Thai Circumlocution Office

[lopburi3]

No you could not do that as you must be in Thailand to apply for new extensions of stay at set times. And any travel would require re-entry permit prior to travel so be a pain and extra charge. Sounds as if you would be best served with tourist or multi entry non immigrant B visa based on your job - you do not have to be here on an ED visa to study.

The alternative would be if you could obtain a multi entry ED visa but suspect Hong Kong would only issue single entry.

[HKBKK]

No you could not do that as you must be in Thailand to apply for new extensions of stay at set times. And any travel would require re-entry permit prior to travel so be a pain and extra charge. Sounds as if you would be best served with tourist or multi entry non immigrant B visa based on your job - you do not have to be here on an ED visa to study.

The alternative would be if you could obtain a multi entry ED visa but suspect Hong Kong would only issue single entry.

Thanks very much for your reply.

I knew it wouldn't be easy but this is too much hassle for me. I think I'll continue to come on tourist visas and wait, maybe I'll be able to come to Thailand and stay for a year or two in the future...