NON-IMMIGRANT VISA “ED”  – TO STUDY IN THAILAND

1. Requirement

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to study, attend seminar, training session or internship in Thailand.

2. Document Required

2.1. Passport with validity not less than 6 months.

2.2. Filled Visa application form

2.3. A recent 4 x 6 cm. photograph of the applicant which sticks on the visa application form 

2.4. School or university documents:

                     2.4.1. For those who study in a government/or private university:

• Letter acceptance from the concerned government school/university
• Recommendation letter addressed to the Consulate
• Criminal Record (must be translated into English)

                     2.4.2. For those wishing to study in a private institution/school: 

• An official letter from the Ministry of Education of Thailand, or other sub-authorities concerned, approving the enrolment of foreign students and a copy of registration certificate of the concerned academic institute are required.
• Acceptance letter from the concerned academic institute/organization/company
• School documents as these following;

                                          - Recommendation letter addressed to the Consulate

                                          - Academic record and Student ID card (if current studying)

                                          - School license/Business registration

                                          - List of shareholders

                                          - School profile

                     2.4.3. For those wishing to study in religion institute:

• Acceptance letter from the religion institute 
• Copy of religion ID card 
• Other relevant documents

                     2.4.4. For those wishing to attend seminar, or training session, or internship:

• Letter acceptance from concerned organization or company address to the Consulate
• (For internship in Thailand) Letter from Institute, university, stating that the internship is compulsory and part of the curriculum
• Corporate documents of company in Thailand:

                                          - Invitation letter from company in Thailand

                                          - Business Registration and Business license; DBD

                                          - List of shareholders

                                          - Company profile

                                          - Details of business operation

                                          - Map indicating location of the company

                                          - Balance sheet, statement of Income

                                          - Taxes requires Por Por 20 (VAT),  Por Por 30 (latest 3 months) and Por Ngor Dor 50 (yearly) of the latest year

Notes: Copies of company documents must be signed by the Board of Directors or authorised managing director and affixed seal of company. 

2.5. Applicant’s financial statement of adequate finance is required.

• A bank statement in the past 3 months
• If the applicant does not have their own financial statement, the letter sponsorship is required

2.6. Additional requirements for some certain countries:

• Nationals of Certain Countries (Click) are required to apply for a visa ONLY at Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country. However, those who are residing in Vietnam and holding The Vietnamese Residence Card are able to apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City by providing a copy of the Vietnamese resdience card with legalization stamp from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of External Relation. 

*N.B.

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh reserves the rights to request additional documents, interviews, or to disapprove as deemed necessary.

An alien who receives a Non-Immigrant visa can work in Thailand once he or she is being granted a work permit. An alien in violation of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) concerning taking up employment without work permit or the Royal Decree B.E.2522 (1979) concerning holding employment in certain restricted occupations and professions shall be prosecuted and imprisoned or fined, or shall face both penalties

3. Visa Processing Fee (accept in USD only):

80 USD

4. Processing times:

Two working days 

5. Working hours: 9.00- 11.30 and 13.30- 15.00

By appointment only at (Click)

6. Validity of a Visa:

The validity of a Visa is 3 months

7. Period of Stay:

Holder of this type of visa is entitled to stay in Thailand for a maximum period of 90 days. He or she may apply for an extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau and may be granted such extension for a period of one year from the date of first entry into Thailand.

8. Additional Informations:

Upon entry into the Kingdom, applicant appointed representatives must apply for a work permit at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour in which the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly. Foreign workers must apply for a work permit at the employment office in the province, where the partner company is located.

• Applicant’s family members are eligible to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa (category “O” accompanying family: Click here) and will be allowed to stay for a period of 90 days but no longer than 1 year.
• Foreign citizens who hold a Transit Visa (“TS”) or Tourist Visa (“TR”) and wish to engage in business activities in Thailand may apply for a change of type of visa (e.g., from Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant Visa) at the Office of the Immigration Bureau Office located at Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel. 0-2141-9889, www.immigration.go.th. The granting of change of type of visa and extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration office.