Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education/Student)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-15 business days
- Fee
- THB 2,000 / USD 80
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue (single entry)
- Entry
- Single entry
The Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education) is for foreign nationals studying at approved Thai educational institutions, including universities, language schools, vocational schools, Muay Thai training schools, and religious institutions. Initial 90-day stay, extendable in 90-day increments up to 1 year, as long as enrollment continues. Students must attend at least 70% of classes (2025 rule). From 2025, institutions must electronically report student enrollment status to Immigration. A new ED PLUS visa allows bachelor's degree students and above to re-enter without re-entry permit and extend stay for 1 year after graduation to seek employment. Students are not permitted to work unless they hold a separate Work Permit for internships.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all foreign nationals accepted at a Thai educational institution. Note: Applicants from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, and Middle Eastern countries must apply at a Thai Embassy/Consulate in their home/residential country.
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at an approved Thai educational institution (university, school, language school, vocational school, Muay Thai school, or religious institution). Training programs and internships may also qualify.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses. Must have paid at least 50% of total course costs.
Minimum funds: THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm), white background
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Non-Immigrant ED Visa Application / e-Visa Form; Form url: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card (online), or cash at embassy; Amount: THB 2,000 (approx. USD 80) single entry / THB 5,000 (approx. USD 200) multiple entry
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: passport, photo, acceptance letter from Thai educational institution, proof of enrollment, school registration documents (including Ministry of Education license number), evidence of funds, and police clearance (if course is 1+ year).
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Online application
Apply via Thailand e-Visa portal or at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay THB 2,000 (single entry) or THB 5,000 (multiple entry) visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait 5-15 business days for processing.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, receive the ED visa. After arriving in Thailand, report to the educational institution and extend the visa at Thai Immigration every 90 days. 90-day address reporting is mandatory.