ED nonimmigrant visa

A non-immigrant ED visa is granted to an ordinary passport holder whose purpose of visit is to study in Thailand.

Necessary documents

• Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months.
• A letter confirming school enrollment, signed by an authorized person, along with a copy of the signer's ID card or passport.
• School registration certificate.
• Letter of approval from the relevant body of the Ministry of Education.

Internship (Curricular Internship), Attending trainings or seminars organized by the International Organization

• Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months.
• Letter confirming the internship/participation in the program from the company/international organization.
• A letter confirming the completion of an educational internship from the visa applicant's university/educational institute.

To study Buddhism (monk) or perform Buddhist ritual actions

• Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months.
• Letter of approval from the National Office of Buddhism.
• Confirmation letter from the receiving temple.
• Academic certificate of the previous level.

If a foreigner wishes to perform Buddhist ritual activities

• Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months.
• Travel booking confirmation
• Financial evidence such as bank statements, proof of income, proof of sponsorship from a third party
• Confirmation letter from the receiving temple.

Foreigners seeking to promote or participate in a religious mission with the permission of the relevant Thai authorities

• Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months.
• Letter of approval from the relevant authority in Thailand.
• Letter of confirmation from the host religious organization.
• Certificate of registration of a religious organization.

Visa validity period

A one-time visa is valid for three months.

Period of stay

Holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the Immigration Office.

Extension of stay

These qualified persons may obtain an additional leave to remain for one year from the date of entry into the Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration Office's extension of stay rules. Extension of the stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Applicants who wish to stay in the Kingdom for more than 90 days should submit their application to the Immigration Office in Bangkok, located at Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel. 0-2141-9889 (or website at http://www.immigration.go.th ).