Study & Stay in Thailand with an ED Visa

BangkokLingua is an approved ED visa sponsor. Enroll in one of our courses and qualify for a 1-year education visa — we handle the paperwork for you.

What is the ED Visa?

The ED (Education) visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to stay in Thailand for the purpose of studying. It's one of the most popular visa types for foreigners who want to live in Thailand long-term.

By enrolling at BangkokLingua — an approved institution by the Thai Ministry of Education — you qualify for an ED visa that allows you to stay for up to 1 year, with options to renew by continuing your studies.

Your initial visa stamp grants 90 days, which can be extended at Thai Immigration. Many of our students combine their language learning journey with exploring everything Thailand has to offer.

The Visa Process

From enrollment to your visa stamp — here's how it works, step by step.

1
Step 11-2 days

Enroll in a Course

Choose a visa-eligible course (minimum 6 months duration, 4+ hours per week). Complete enrollment and make your payment.

2
Step 23-5 business days

Receive Documentation

We provide your acceptance letter, enrollment confirmation, and all required documents for your visa application.

3
Step 35-15 business days

Apply for ED Visa

Submit your application at Thai Immigration (if already in Thailand) or at a Thai Embassy/Consulate (if outside Thailand).

4
Step 4Immediate

Receive 90-Day Stamp

Your ED visa grants you an initial 90-day stay in Thailand. You're free to study and explore!

5
Step 5Every 90 days

90-Day Reporting

Every 90 days, report to Thai Immigration (simple process). We can assist with the paperwork and even accompany you.

6
Step 6Up to 1 year total

Extensions & Renewal

Extend your visa every 90 days for up to 1 year. Renewal possible by continuing enrollment. We handle the documentation.

Requirements & Details

Everything you need to know about documents, costs, and rules.

Required Documents

  • •Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
  • •Passport-sized photos (4x6 cm, white background)
  • •Completed visa application form (TM.7)
  • •Enrollment confirmation letter from school
  • •Course schedule and curriculum details
  • •Proof of address in Thailand
  • •Copy of arrival card (TM.6)

Eligible Courses

  • •Minimum 12-week course duration
  • •At least 4 hours of classes per week
  • •All standard language courses qualify
  • •Conversation clubs alone do NOT qualify
  • •Course must be from an approved institution (we are!)

Cost Breakdown

  • •Course fee: ฿12,900 - ฿22,900
  • •ED visa application fee: ฿2,000
  • •90-day extension fee: ฿1,900 each
  • •Re-entry permit: ฿1,000 (single) / ฿3,800 (multiple)
  • •Total first year estimate: ฿25,000 - ฿40,000

Important Rules

  • •No working on an ED visa (strictly enforced)
  • •Minimum 70% class attendance required
  • •90-day reporting to immigration is mandatory
  • •Must obtain re-entry permit before leaving Thailand
  • •Visa can be revoked for non-compliance
  • •School reports attendance to immigration quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've answered the most common ones below.

No. The ED (Education) visa is strictly for studying. Working on an ED visa is illegal and can result in fines, deportation, and being banned from re-entering Thailand. If you need to work, you'll need to obtain a separate work permit and business visa.
Your initial ED visa stamp grants 90 days. You can extend it every 90 days at Thai Immigration for up to 1 year total. After that, you can renew by continuing your enrollment. Many students stay for 1-2 years on an ED visa while studying.
You can convert from a tourist visa to an ED visa without leaving the country. We'll help you with the process at Thai Immigration in Bangkok. Alternatively, some students do a quick visa run to a neighboring country's Thai embassy. We can advise on the best approach for your situation.
Regular attendance is mandatory — usually a minimum of 70% attendance is required. If you stop attending, the school is obligated to report this to immigration, which can result in your visa being revoked. We'll always reach out first if we notice attendance dropping.
Yes! You'll need to obtain a re-entry permit before traveling. A single re-entry permit costs 1,000 THB, and a multiple re-entry permit costs 3,800 THB. Without a re-entry permit, your visa will be voided when you leave Thailand.
The total cost includes: course fees (฿12,900-฿22,900 depending on the course), ED visa application fee (฿2,000), 90-day extension fee (฿1,900 per extension), and re-entry permits if traveling (฿1,000-฿3,800). We provide a detailed cost breakdown during enrollment.
Yes! We prepare all required documentation including acceptance letters, enrollment confirmations, and visa application forms. Our dedicated visa coordinator, Narin, guides you through every step. You'll just need to provide your passport, photos, and application fees.
Most of our standard courses (12+ weeks, 4+ hours per week) are ED visa eligible. Short conversation clubs and weekend-only courses typically don't qualify. Courses marked with 'visa-eligible' on our course listing page are confirmed eligible. Ask us if you're unsure!

Ready to Start Your Visa Journey?

Our visa coordinator Narin will guide you through every step. Enroll in a course and we'll handle the paperwork.

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Disclaimer: Visa regulations are subject to change by Thai Immigration authorities. While BangkokLingua assists with documentation and the application process, we cannot guarantee visa approval as the final decision rests with immigration officials. Information on this page is accurate as of our last review but should be verified with official sources.