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Thailand · วีซ่าประเภทการศึกษา (Non-ED) · apply online
The Non-Immigrant ED visa is for approved study and other education-related purposes in Thailand. The standard visa is single-entry and allows an initial stay of up to 90 days; the holder may request an extension from Immigration based on the course and supporting documents. ED Plus applies to international students at Thai universities studying for a bachelor’s degree or higher. It provides institution-submitted extensions, a re-entry-permit exemption during study, and a one-year post-graduation stay extension.
There is no single national tuition schedule: tuition depends on the institution, program and course load. For scale, Mahidol University International College lists approximate four-year non-resident bachelor’s tuition and education-service totals of THB 1,211,400–1,621,620 (fees last updated 25 August 2025). These examples are not a nationwide range; check the institution’s current fee schedule.
The ED visa itself does not authorize employment. Thai law requires a work permit for foreign workers; the ED Plus graduate extension lets eligible graduates seek employment, and an employed graduate may apply for a new visa and work authorization. The official guidance does not establish a student weekly-hours allowance.
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ED Plus Graduate Extension | Job seeker | 12 mo | Bachelors | No | No |
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry Non-Immigrant Visa | Application | $60 | One time |
| Visa Extension Fee | Extension | $57 | One time |
| Re-entry Permit (if needed) | Travel | $30 | One time |
The Thai e-Visa system is the online application channel, but the responsible Thai mission sets the applicable checklist, fees and whether an interview or insurance evidence is required. ED Plus bachelor-level and higher students do not need a re-entry permit during study. The government’s public ED Plus guidance says a graduate may extend stay for one year to seek employment and may apply for a new visa in Thailand if employed. Official guidance does not establish nationwide attendance-reporting rules or a uniform maximum duration for language-school study.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
removed generalized language test and unsupported statements about visa-wide processing, attendance reporting and family eligibility (thailand.go.th).
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