โรงเรียนวิชาชีพและนาฏศิลป์ศรีเทพา

การขอวีซ่าการศึกษาที่สถานทูต/กงสุล

Preparation: 

• You should contact the school to inquire about courses and begin the application process for a student visa at least 2-3 months before traveling to Thailand.

• Your visa is valid for entry to Thailand within 90 days of issuance.
  To ensure a smooth transition to your studies, it's recommended to arrive no earlier than 30 days before your classes begin.

Procedure:

Step 1 - Apply to the school

1. Requirements:

   • Application form

   • Documents to apply for an approval letter from the Ministry of Education

     • All copies of your passport. (Note: all used pages and page-show your photo and number, please sign every copied pages.)

     • Photo (White background, Digital photo .JPEG )​

2. School actions:​​

   • The approval letter processing takes about 3-4 weeks. 

   • Once approved, the approval letter and school registration certificate will be sent to you by post mail (airmail) or scanned and emailed to you for e-visas.

Step 2 - Apply for a Non-immigrant “ED” at Thai embassy or Thai consular

1. Requirements:

   • School documents 

   • Additional personal documents 

     Please check your Thai embassy's website for additional required documents which may vary, for example,

     - Bank statement

     - Current residency document 

     - Criminal record certificate

2. Note:​
   • Normally, the student will receive a single-entry 
   • A single-entry Non-Immigrant Visa MUST ENTER Thailand within 90 days from the date of issuance.
   • Some nationalities can apply online, please check more information on this website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
   • Once your ED visa is approved, you will receive your E-visa (PDF) from the Thai embassy. Print it and show it to the immigration officer when you enter Thailand. The officer will put a NON-ED stamp valid for 90 days in your passport.

Step 3 - Present your passport to the school within 3 days.

• Please check – the stamp of immigration is Non-ED and you’re allowed to stay for 90 days.

• Present your passport to the school within 3 days. If not, you will unable to extend a stay. 
  *In order to request the 2nd letter from MOE for visa extension.