When to start the visa application process: 

• You should contact the school to inquire about courses and begin the application process for a student visa at least 2-3 months before traveling to Thailand.

When should I travel to Thailand? 

• Your visa is valid for entry to Thailand within 90 days of issuance.
  To ensure a smooth transition to your studies, it's recommended to arrive no earlier than 30 days before your classes begin.

Update:

• Starting July 15th, 2024, Some foreign nationals who entered Thailand with a visa exemption and have been granted a maximum stay of 60 days can apply for a student visa.
  
  
• 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

Follow these steps to apply an ED visa for Thailand (Electronic visa).

Step 1  Submit the required document to the school.

by email at aaathaischool@gmail.com (PDF file only).

Required document

1. Application forms 

2. All copies of your passport. 
( Note: all used pages and page-show your photo and number, please sign every pages. )

3. Photo 
( Note: *White background, Digital photo .JPEG )

4. Police check certificated for the Middle East, African people, Chinese, and Etc. Check here

Note:

• Visa application processing takes about 3-4 weeks. 
• Once approved, we will scan and email the approval letter and school license to you for your e-visa application.

Step 2  -  Transfer the tuition fee 

School bank account detail:

NAME OF BANK: : Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited
ACCOUNT NAME : Triple A Thai Language School
ACCOUNT No.: 880-0-10427-4
SWIFT CODE (IBAN): KRTHTHBK
BRANCH: Wannasorn Tower
TYPE OF ACCOUNT: Saving Account

Note:

• Please send a payment slip to the school by e-mail for confirmation.
• If you're not currently in Thailand, we recommend using Wise for international money transfers. https://wise.com/
  
  

SCHOOL 

• Your document will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by the school to request an Approval Letter.
  
  
• The approval letter application process takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
  
  
• Once approved, we will email the approval letter and school license to you for your E-visa application.

STEP 3  -  Apply for a Non-immigrant “ED” at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ 

Student must submit the required documents to the Thai embassy / Thai consular to apply for a non immigrant ED visa at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ 

School documents 
1. Letter confirming enrollment details from school 
2. Approval letter from the Ministry of Education 
3. Receipt
4. School's registration certificate 
5. School curriculum

Please note that additional documents, such as a bank statement, a current residency document, or a criminal record certificate, may be required.

** Please check the required document to apply for a Non-Immigrant category “ED” at Thai embassy website.

Information 

• A single-entry Non-Immigrant Visa MUST ENTER Thailand within 90 days from the date of issuance.  
  
  

• Once your ED visa is approved, you will receive your E-visa (PDF) from the Thai embassy. 
  
  
• Print it and show it to the immigration officer when you enter Thailand. 
  
  
• The officer will put a NON-ED stamp valid for 90 days in your passport.

Step 4  Present your passport to the school within 3 days.

• Please check – the stamp of immigration is Non-ED and you’re allowed to stay for 90 days.
  
  
• Present your passport to the school within 3 days. If not, you will unable to extend a stay. 
  *In order to request the 2nd letter from MOE for visa extension.