What are the requirements for studying in Thailand? What are the hard and fast requirements?

Today, let's help you quickly understand the conditions and requirements for studying in Thailand. If you are a foreigner admitted to an educational institution in Thailand, you must obtain a Thai student visa to continue your studies as an international student. You must get a visa before you can start studying. This article will introduce the requirements and application process of student visa in Thailand in detail.

? Thai student visa introduction Thai student visa is a non-immigrant visa to Thailand. Non-immigrant visas are issued to foreigners who go to Thailand for reasons other than tourism, and are classified according to the purpose of travel. Thai student visa belongs to non-immigrant visa category "ED". To qualify for a student visa in Thailand, you must: register with an educational institution in Thailand, attend at least three courses (sometimes four courses are needed, so you must confirm with the school), and attend at least 15 hours of courses every week.

Note: The specific requirements for student visas in Thailand may change, so please be sure to contact your school before applying.

? Who needs a Thai student visa? Anyone who is not a Thai citizen but wants to study in Thailand must obtain a Thai student visa. This also includes those who are exempt from holding tourist visas in Thailand.

? Thai student visa requires that when you apply for a Thai student visa, you need several documents to support your application. The requirements for a student visa in Thailand are: your passport, valid for at least six months, and at least two blank visa pages. If you apply for a one-year visa, your passport must be valid for at least 18 months. Some documents submitted by you may need to be notarized before they can be used by the Thai Embassy. The documents you submit must be in Thai or English (according to the notice of the embassy or consulate), so if you haven't submitted them yet, you must have them translated by an authorized translator.

? How to get a Thai student visa? You must apply for a Thai student visa (non-immigrant visa category "ED") at the Thai embassy or consulate near you. Before applying, you must have been admitted to an educational institution in Thailand, and the school must provide you with an admission notice. The application process of Thai student visa is as follows: The processing time of Thai student visa depends on the embassy or consulate you apply for. You should give it about 5 to 10 working days, although some offices claim that it only takes two days to process your visa.

? How long is the validity of the student visa in Thailand? Thai student visas are valid for one or more entry for a maximum of 90 days. Even if your course of study may last at least one year, you will still get a 90-day visa. But before your visa expires, you can apply for an extension at the Immigration Bureau of Thailand. The fee is 1 900 baht. You must renew your existing visa every 90 days before it expires.

? After obtaining a student visa, every foreigner who stays in Thailand for a long time must report their address to the Thai Immigration Bureau every 90 days. This practice is necessary for all visa holders, no matter what kind of visa they hold. Failure to report your stay may result in a fine of about 2000 baht and even endanger your visa.

? Get Re-entry Permit If you have obtained a single-entry visa for Thailand and wish to leave the country during your stay, you must obtain a re-entry permit. Thailand Re-entry Permit allows the holder to leave and re-enter Thailand within the validity period of the visa without applying for a new visa every time.

? After the extension of Thai student visa, they can study in Thailand during the visa period. If you need to stay longer, you can apply to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand for an extension.

? How much is the visa fee for Thai students? The student visa fee in Thailand is 2000 baht (about 65 dollars /60 euros). However, the fee may be slightly different according to the local currency and the embassy/consulate you apply for. In addition, the payment method of visa fees for Thai students will vary according to the place where you apply. Some embassies or consulates may ask you to pay in cash, while others may ask you to pay by bank draft.

? Can I work in Thailand with a student visa? No, the student visa doesn't allow you to work. No one can work in Thailand unless he has a work permit, and it seems that the Thai authorities will not approve the work permit of student visa holders. However, many international students do engage in some kind of work after arriving in Thailand, although technically speaking, this is not a "paid job" to help them stay.