If you are the one who you desire to travel and explore Thailand, Thai language will be helpful for you to communicate with most of Thai people here. The benefit from studying Thai Language is the Education Visa, which would be one option for staying and practicing in Thailand.
5 Steps to obtain the Education Visa
- Apply for Thai language class from the institute in Thailand
- The school provides you the Letter of Admission and Approval of Ministry of Education
- Apply for a non-immigrant “ED” visa from Royal Thai Embassy in your country
- Enter Thailand by non-immigrant “ED” visa (90 days of visa)
- Extend non-immigrant “ED” visa at the Immigration in Thailand every 30-60 days (The visa term depends on the period of Thai class)
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Requirements
- Valid Passport for at least 6 months
- Photographs 4*6 cm for 3 sets
- Letter of Admission and Approval of Ministry of Education
- Language Institute documents
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Visa Fee
- Visa extension fee 1,900 THB
- Re-entry fee 3,800 THB
Note: Additional documents or interview may be required by Consular Office and Immigration if it deems necessary.
How many times can I departure and re-entry Thailand?
The departure and re-entry permit shall be valid for one year from the
date the competent official has made the same and during that one year period the holder of the visa can make as many departures and re-entries as desirable.
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Requirements
- Form TM. 8
- Departure Card TM. 6
- Passport
- Two photographs of size 4 x 6 cm.
Note: Processing time is 30 minutes
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Government Fee
Single Re-entry 1,000 THB
Multiple Re-entry 3,800 THB
(in cash only)
Place to submit the application
In Bangkok:
Contact at Sub-division 1 ,Immigration Division 1, The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty The Kings 80th Birthday Anniversary,5th December, B.E. 2550 (2007), Building B, 2nd Floor, Counter D, 120 Moo 3, Chaengwattana Road, Thungsonghong Sub-District, Bangkok 10210.
In other regions:
Contact at local or near by Immigration Office/Checkpoint.