Non-ED — Language
Thailand education visa for language school students
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.
Thailand Education Visa — Language School — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- Tied to the programme, typically renewable in 90-day cycles
- Stay per entry
- 90 days per cycle, extended against the course
- Government fee
- ฿2,000 single entry · extension ฿1,900
- Financial requirement
- Set by the school and Immigration
- Where to apply
- Inside Thailand (with MOE letter) or at a mission abroad
- Processing time
- Inside Thailand: 25 days minimum · abroad: about 10 days
Who it is for: Foreign nationals enrolled in a Thai language programme at a Ministry of Education–approved language school.
Who the Thailand Education Visa — Language School is designed for
A good fit
- You genuinely want to learn Thai
- You can commit to attending classes regularly
- The school is approved by the Ministry of Education
Not for you if
- You want the visa but not the classes — Immigration checks attendance
- You are under 18 — different rules apply
- You want to work while studying — ED visa does not allow employment
Baseline requirements
Passport / travel document valid at least 6 months
Filled-in visa application form and current photo
Financial confirmation per applicable checklist
Transcript and/or Letter of Acceptance from the school
Additional documents from the educational institution or government body
Regular class attendance
Immigration checks. Missing classes can result in visa cancellation.
Costs and fees
| Non-ED visa fee | ฿2,000 | Government fee |
| Extension of stay | ฿1,900 | Government fee · Per 90-day cycle |
| School tuition | Varies by school | Third-party |
| Our service fee | from 18,000 THB | Our service |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. Enrolling in a visa mill
Immigration has cracked down on schools that exist only to sell visas. Legitimate schools require actual attendance and progress.
2. Missing classes
Immigration conducts random attendance checks. Absences can lead to visa cancellation.
3. Working on an ED visa
Employment is not permitted. ED is not a work visa.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay on an ED visa?
Initially 90 days, extendable in 90-day cycles up to about 12–15 months total, depending on the programme and Immigration approval.
Can I switch to a different visa while on ED?
Sometimes, inside Thailand, depending on the target visa and your remaining permission. Not every immigration office processes conversions.
Do I have to attend every class?
Yes. Immigration checks attendance. Schools report absent students. Missing classes is the fastest way to lose the visa.
Sources
- Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (business and working) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 27 August 2026
- DTV Visa Thailand — programme overview — Siam Legal International · checked 19 August 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.