Thailand Student Visa
Study Thai language, Muay Thai, traditional arts, or enroll in a Thai university with the Non-Immigrant ED visa. Available for both short and long-term educational programs.
Get a free consultationRequirements
- Acceptance letter from a Thai educational institution
- Passport valid for at least 18 months
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during study
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photographs (4x6 cm, white background)
- For minors: parental consent letter notarized and apostilled
Our Process
- 1
Enroll in a program
Obtain an official acceptance or enrollment letter from a Thai school, university, or language institute.
- 2
Prepare documents
Gather your enrollment letter, financial proof, and all supporting documents.
- 3
Apply for your Non-Immigrant ED visa
Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country before arriving.
- 4
Stay compliant after arrival
Follow Immigration rules for your stay (including extensions while you study, and 90-day address reporting when it applies to your visa type).
- 5
Extend within Thailand
The ED visa can typically be extended at an immigration office as long as you remain enrolled.
The Non-Immigrant ED visa is issued to students enrolled in accredited Thai educational programs. This includes university degree programs, Thai language courses, Muay Thai training, Buddhist study, traditional massage certification, and many other disciplines.
For many people, studying in Thailand is also a pathway to longer stays. As long as you remain enrolled in an approved program, your visa can be renewed annually inside Thailand.
Visa Siam works with a network of reputable schools and can help coordinate enrollment letters alongside your visa application.
Disclaimer
Visa rules and requirements can change and it takes time to update our website.
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