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A non immigrant ED visa

A non-immigrant ED visa (Student visa) is intended for international students seeking to study in Thailand.

Students can extend their stay for periods ranging from 3 months to 1 year per visa, depending on their program of study.

To apply for a student visa, you must obtain an approval letter from the Ministry of Education in Thailand.

The visa application process typically takes 4-6 weeks.
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Immigration & ED Visa Guidelines

  • Visa Issuance & Visa Extension: Private school students (such as Language, Muay Thai, or Diving) are initially granted a 90-day Non-Immigrant ED visa, with extensions granted for up to 90 days at a time. Students must apply for an extension of stay at the Immigration Bureau in accordance with their study program.

  • Initial Stay: Upon arrival, students receive an entry stamp permitting an initial stay of 90 days. For in-country visa conversions, the ED visa validity period commences on the document submission date at the Immigration Bureau.

  • Maximum Validity: The maximum extension period for a private school ED visa is 12 months (1 year) per visa.

  • Courses Exceeding 12 Months: If a program extends beyond 12 months, students must exit Thailand to apply for a new Non-Immigrant ED visa.

 

 

Period of Thai program (AAA)

  • Beginner program  (6 months)

  • Intermediate program (5 months)

  • Advanced program (6 months)
 
The full length of the program is approximately 17 months.
 
 
 
 
 

Q & A

 

Where can I apply for a Non immigrant ED visa (student visa) for Thailand ?

 

  1. At the Immigration in Bangkok (Upon arrival in Thailand.)

    For a further information : https://www.aaathai.school/17541916/at-the-immigration-in-bangkok


  2. At the Thai embassy / consulate (Before arrival in Thailand)

    For a further information : https://www.aaathai.school/17541917/at-the-thai-embassy
 
 
 
 
Update
 

Thailand Scraps 60-Day Free Visa Scheme, Restores Original Entry Rules

  • On May 19, 2026, the Thai Cabinet officially approved a major overhaul of its visa policy, revoking the 60-day visa-free entry scheme that was previously granted to tourists from 93 countries and territories. The entry framework will now revert to the original criteria, meaning most affected travelers will see their automatic visa-free stay reduced from 60 days back to 30 days. 

 

Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

 
 
The Immigration Bureau recently announced new regulations for visa-free entry: (Update: November 2025)
  • Entry Limit: Visa-free entries are now limited to 2–3 times per calendar year.
  • Extension Limit: Only one 30-day extension will be allowed per calendar year. 

 

Potential Visa Risk

  • Please be aware that if you use the visa-free entry option to enter and exit Thailand three times within one year, it may complicate or make it more difficult for you to successfully apply for a future non immigrant visa
 
 
 
 
 

Terms & Conditions:

  •  The tuition fee does not cover the visa cost such as the visa fee, visa extension cost and etc.
  • All fees are non-refundable except in the case of the Ministry of Education refusing to grant an approval letter and cannot be transferred to other terms, other people, or other packages.
  • The student will be instructed in Thai language according to the school curriculum.
  • Students must attend at least 70% of their classes.
  • You are required to come to school whenever we request your presence.
  • Your address must be within the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon.)
  • Employment is not allowed with a Thai Education visa.
  • We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

 


 

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