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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 information

  • You will be given an immigration stamp, initially allowing you to stay for 90 days. 

  • Students need to extend their stay permits at immigration depending on their program.

  • Students must notify the immigration office of their address every 90 days.

  • Students on a private school visa (Language school) cannot extend their stay for more than one year (12 months) per visa.

  • If a school offers a course that lasts longer than 12 months, students will need to apply for a new ED visa, which requires them to leave the country.

 

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
 
 
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

 
 

Update:

  • Starting July 15th, 2024, nationals of 93 countries and territories can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism or short-term business engagements for a period of up to 60 days. This visa exemption can be extended for an additional 30 days at the discretion of an immigration officer. (Totally 90 days.) 

  • Starting May 1st, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival at https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home
 
 
 
 
 
 

 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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