Secret Places to Get Education Visa or DTV Visa

An Education Visa is one of the most popular visas for expats who want to stay in Thailand long-term. 

It’s also fairly simple to get this visa if you do it properly. As long as you study in one of the schools approved by the relevant Thai authorities, attend classes as required by the school, and meet immigration requirements, you should be able to apply for and extend this visa. Final approval is still up to the Thai embassy, consulate, or immigration office. 

Immigration looks at your studies every time you extend. The school has to confirm your enrollment and progress in writing, so a school that offers a visa without real lessons puts your stay at risk.

This doesn’t mean that Thai language classes are your only option. There are other types of classes that can allow you to get an Education Visa as well. Some Muay Thai, cooking, and other activity providers may also be able to issue documents for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), but a DTV is a separate visa category and the school doesn’t issue the visa itself. 

Here’s the list of schools and gyms in Thailand that support an Education Visa or a DTV, sorted by province.