Thailand, as a Southeast Asian country, is not far from us and has a low consumption level. Moreover, Thailand has a high degree of internationalization, attracting a large number of foreigners to settle there. In recent years, with many Chinese families taking their children to study at international schools in Thailand, most of the international schools in Thailand come from various countries and have the advantage of a language environment. Moreover, these schools have a relatively long history of operation, rich experience, high educational quality, and all teach in English. Therefore, they have attracted many domestic students. The following is an introduction to the study visa for Thailand

What is a student visa for Thailand

Non-immigrant study visa, also known as student visa. It is specifically designed for foreign students who come to Thailand to study in public, private and various international schools. The visa is valid for 90 days. After entering Thailand, it can be exchanged for a one-year student visa with a certificate issued by the school.

2. Materials required for student visa application

Original passport (valid for more than 6 months)

An electronic version of a 2.2-inch white-background ID photo

3. The admission notice issued by the Thai institution must be signed by the person in charge and accompanied by the ID card or passport information of the signatory

4. School registration certificate

5. Approval documents from the Ministry of Education

According to the requirements given by the Thai Consulate, to apply for a visa, one needs to first make an online application through the system, then pay the fee online after the system is approved, and make an appointment for the time to submit the materials in person at the consulate.

Enter the browser and open the following link to register an account, make an appointment and submit the visa

https://www.thaievisa.go.th

3. Sign and submit the materials in person

Go to the consulate at the appointed time and place to submit the documents.

The approval process for student visas varies from place to place. It can take as short as 20 days or as long as over two months. After submitting the materials, you can ask the staff about the approval duration and then go home to wait for a phone call notification. Keep an eye on the online status at all times or call the consulate for consultation.

4. Common Questions

Can a student visa be applied for if one is not of Chinese nationality?

OK

Can students under the age of 3 apply for a student visa?

No, you need the school to issue a formal offer before you are eligible to apply for a student visa

What kind of visas should a family of three apply for respectively?

Children can apply for student visas, while one parent can apply for a companion visa. The other parent can apply for business visas, elite visas and other long-term valid visas