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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
 
 
 
 
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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