what kind of visa i need?

[Orash]

hallo. i am interested to come to thailand for vipassana, my intentions are to stay long term, and prbably ordained as a nun.

what kind of visa i need? a non-immigrent visa? or a tourist visa is enough?

thank u very much!!

[IMA_FARANG]

If you are talking about becoming a BUDDHIST nun the first thing you should know is that in Thai  Buddhism they do NOT ordain nuns and have not for many years.

There rules say that only a ordained nun can ordain another nun, and the last nun who could have done the ceremony died many years ago.

 

[ubonjoe]

You will only be able to get a tourist visa.

To get a non immigrant is only issued for a specific reason and you need to have supporting documents to apply for it.

[PoorSucker]

For extension of stay there is a rule for religious studies.

 

2.13 In the case of study of Buddhism or religious function: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM);  
(2) Confirmation has been issued by the National Buddhism Office or the National Buddhism Office of the Prime Minister’s Office or the Mahachulalongkorn University; and
(3) Confirmation has been issued by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying or performing the religious function.

 

Best option is to come here on a tourist visa and then covert it at immigration when you have the supporting paperwork.