Non-ED & Non-ED Plus Visa Service

No. Language courses, Muay Thai courses, cooking courses or other short courses are eligible only for the standard Non-ED visa.

Public and private higher education institutions in Thailand offering full-time (Full-time) bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

They receive a standard Non-ED visa, and a guardian (1 parent, either the father or the mother) can apply for a dependent visa to accompany the student (Non-Immigrant O).

No. The law requires student visa holders to attend classes on-site (On-site) in a real classroom and complete the study hours set by the Ministry of Education/immigration.

There is no maximum age, but the application must be reasonable for the course. For example, when applying for a language course or a degree, you must show a clear educational purpose.

1. A passport (Passport) with at least 6 months' validity remaining 2. A letter of acceptance from the educational institution 3. An approval letter from the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Higher Education (for private institutions/non-formal schools) 4. Proof of funds (Bank Statement) showing you can cover living costs and tuition fees 5. Photos in the standard visa size

Currently, if you are outside Thailand, you must apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Thai e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th).

Yes. You must submit a request for a change of visa type at an immigration office in Thailand, with at least 15-21 days of permitted stay remaining, and have complete documents from the educational institution.

Approval of documents by the educational institution and the Ministry takes approximately 2-4 weeks, and the visa review by the embassy/immigration takes approximately another 1-3 weeks.

It depends on each institution and embassy. Generally, you should have a balance in a current or savings account of at least 50,000 - 100,000 THB (or the equivalent in a foreign currency) to confirm you can cover your expenses.

• Non-ED (standard): extend every 90 days (or 1 year for universities) for a fee of 1,900 THB, with a supporting letter and proof of attendance from the institution. • Non-ED Plus: the university will submit the extension of stay for you according to the academic year.

No. Non-ED Plus visa holders are exempt from the Re-entry Permit and can enter and leave Thailand an unlimited number of times throughout the validity of the visa.

You must obtain a Re-entry Permit (Single or Multiple) before leaving the country, at an immigration office or at the airport. Otherwise, your student visa will end immediately.

Yes, it is still required by law every time you have stayed in Thailand for 90 days. You can report online, at an immigration office, or use an agent to do it on your behalf.

Yes. Immigration officers have measures to verify actual attendance, such as basic language tests, checking attendance records, or inspections at the educational institution.

Work of any kind is strictly prohibited (including part-time work), except for internships that form part of the study programme and are legally authorised.

You can apply to extend your stay in Thailand for a further 1 year after graduation, to travel or to seek employment opportunities in Thailand.

You can immediately apply in Thailand to change your visa type to Non-Immigrant B (work visa) and then apply for a Work Permit (Work Permit), without having to leave the country.

Your visa status ends immediately. The educational institution will notify immigration, and you must report the visa cancellation (termination of status) at immigration and leave the country within the specified period.

No. You must first cancel the visa issued through your previous institution, then submit documents from the new institution to apply for a visa or a change of institution at the immigration office, in accordance with the legal procedure.