Long-term Visa as a journalist or a volunteer teacher?

**Thinkingofachange** · 11th August 2012 08:11

As I contemplate my options, I wonder if it's possible to get a 1 or 2 year visa either as:

1. A journalist
2. A volunteer teacher

If so, can spouses get a stay for the same period on the basis of each visa?

**Stamp** · 11th August 2012 12:02

Originally Posted by Thinkingofachange

As I contemplate my options, I wonder if it's possible to get a 1 or 2 year visa either as:

1. A journalist
2. A volunteer teacher

Visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days. Extensions of temporary stay up to 1 year.

Originally Posted by Thinkingofachange

If so, can spouses get a stay for the same period on the basis of each visa?

Item 2.20 of ORDER OF THE ROYAL THAI POLICE No. 777/2551 Subject: Criteria and Conditions for Consideration of an Alien’s Application for a Temporary Stay in the Kingdom of Thailand.

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004...77-2551_en.pdf

**Thinkingofachange** · 11th August 2012 20:19

"2.15 In the case of a skilled laborer ora medical expert or a practitioner ofother professions for the purpose oftransferring knowledge to Thaipeople: The alien:
(1) Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
(2) Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant organization or agency.

Each permission shall be grantedfor no more than 90 days. "

But go for religion, and you get a year. Ah, Thailand.

**Stamp** · 11th August 2012 21:29

You might also want to have a look into the document below.

ORDER OF THE IMMIGRATION BUREAU No. 305/2551
Subject: List of Supporting Documents for Consideration of an Alien’s Application for a Temporary Stay in the Kingdom of Thailand

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004...05-2551_en.pdf

**Thinkingofachange** · 12th August 2012 01:17

Thanks, Stamp! You really know this country's bureaucracy.

The paperwork actually isn't too bad, compared to some countries. Maybe a journo visa is the way to go.

**WilliamBlake** · 12th August 2012 01:38

1. A journalist
2. A volunteer teacher

Why not just teach for a living? This is a strange troll...

**Thinkingofachange** · 12th August 2012 02:13

Originally Posted by WilliamBlake

Why not just teach for a living?

Because I don't want to earn a fraction of my current wage doing difficult work with unenthusiastic students in non-a/c rooms for 8 hours a day.

**WilliamBlake** · 12th August 2012 02:32

Originally Posted by Thinkingofachange

Because I don't want to earn a fraction of my current wage doing difficult work with unenthusiastic students in non-a/c rooms for 8 hours a day.

So, you want a volunteer teacher's visa so you don't have to teach? You're an asset, aren't you?

**Thinkingofachange** · 12th August 2012 02:35

Originally Posted by WilliamBlake

You're an asset, aren't you?

On the global marketplace, yes, apparently more than you. I've also volunteer taught before, and I don't see what's so bad about doing it for 5-6 hours a week in exchange for a visa.

**buddahas** · 12th August 2012 03:02

What is your Korean gf gonna do? Well, if she's bored......

**Thinkingofachange** · 12th August 2012 03:05

Wife.

That's part of the reason why we haven't done this yet.

**goo_stewart** · 12th August 2012 04:20

Might one ask, how do you propose to get a visa as a 'journalist'?You know you have to be properly accredited by the ministry - even freelance.

Also, you will not get a visa for volunteering 5-6 hours a week. It just isn't going to happen - unless you have some connected contacts.