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Non-Immigrant ED Visa (Student)

Processing
5-15 business days
Cost
From THB 2,000
Validity
90 days initially

Student visa for university degrees, language schools and other Ministry-accredited study programs.

Requirements

  • Acceptance/enrollment letter from a Ministry of Education-accredited institution
  • Institution’s supporting letter to the embassy or Immigration
  • Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
  • Extensions require attendance and genuine study progress

Restrictions

  • No employment on an ED visa

Time and cost

Processing time
5-15 business days
Validity
90 days initially; extendable in-country for the study duration
Cost

From THB 2,000

Required

  • About THB 2,000 single-entry visa

Optional

  • THB 1,900 extension, if you extend your stay (per extension)

Documents

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity

  • Enrollment confirmation

    From the accredited Thai institution

  • School’s letter to Immigration

    Requesting the visa/extension

  • Financial proof

    Bank statements or sponsor letter

Tips

  • Language-school extensions commonly involve attendance checks and tests
  • University students have smoother multi-year extensions than language students
  • An ED visa does not permit work; internships need separate authorization