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ThailandStudyLast checked October 30, 2026

Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa, Thailand

Official name: Non-Immigrant Visa 'ED' (and 'ED Plus' for degree students)

The Non-Immigrant ED visa is for full-time study at public or private institutions in Thailand, and for internships or training with government or international organisations. You need an acceptance letter on the institution's letterhead with a copy of its licence; lower-level schools (other than international schools) also need approval from the Ministry of Education. Embassies set their own funds and police certificate rules. 'ED Plus' is for students at bachelor's level or above and lets them leave and re-enter without a re-entry permit during studies.

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Life in Thailand

Finance

3

Currency

Thai Baht

THB

Thai Baht

Cost of living

32

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

5–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT 7%

Net income up to THB 150,000 exempt; 35% applies above THB 5 million.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#50 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign students accepted by a Thai school, university or approved course, and trainees or interns with government or international organisations.

Eligibility

  • Acceptance letter

    On the institution's letterhead, signed by an authorised person, with a copy of the school's licence or registration. Non-international schools below university level need a Ministry of Education (or provincial) approval letter.

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  • Course intensity (example)

    Pretoria embassy sets minimum weekly class time, depending on whether your course is up to five months or longer.

    Minimum class time (Pretoria embassy)

    Up to 5 monthsat least
    4 days a week, 2 hours a day
    Longer coursesat least
    5 days a week, 5 hours a day
    Official wording

    The Pretoria embassy requires courses up to five months to run at least 4 days a week, 2 hours a day, and longer courses at least 5 days a week, 5 hours a day.

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  • Funds (examples)

    $4,000
    for degree and vocational programmes
    $1,000
    for short courses)
    THB 20,000
    per person or THB 40,000 per family
    THB 40,000
    per family

    Washington DC: three months of bank statements with a month-end balance of at least US$4,000 for degree and vocational programmes (US$1,000 for short courses). Oslo: THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family.

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SourceNon-Immigrant Type ED to studywashingtondc.thaiembassy.orgChecked Oct 30, 2026

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