Which nationalities are eligible to apply for an educational visa in Thailand?

Thailand Educational Visa Non-Immigrant ED Visa Visa Application Visa Eligibility International Students Expat Visa Rules

May 23, 2023

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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Does anyone know which country/nationalities are not eligible to apply for an educatioanl visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There are no specific nationality restrictions preventing someone from applying for an educational visa (ED Visa) for Thailand. Most individuals, regardless of nationality, can apply. However, applicants from certain countries such as Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, and various Middle Eastern countries are required to submit their applications at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home or residence country. It is essential to be enrolled in a recognized educational program and have the necessary documents from the institution for a successful application.

Umami *********

Applicants from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, and Middle Eastern countries will need to apply for an ED Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home/residence country or at a specified Thai Embassy.😮

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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@Umami ********

Ok thanks. When applying via a consulate or Thai embassy, we still can choose the duration of the visa and which school we want to attend right?

2 years ago

Phil ********

@Kurt ****

You still need documents from your school in order to apply.

2 years ago

Umami *********

@Kurt ****

- Studying for 3 Months or Longer: All nationalities can apply to study in Thailand, The first thing to keep in mind is that to apply for a Non-Immigrant ED Visa, you must have been accepted into a full-time educational course, training program, or internship in Thailand. To submit your application, you must first be enrolled in a recognized full-time education course that meets all of the visa’s requirements and has paid at least half of the total course costs, or the full enrolment fee.

Once you’ve enrolled in a full-time course, the school or institution must prepare and provide you with all the paperwork you’ll need to submit your application. In some cases, the school may be able to send or fax the paperwork directly to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate where you wish to apply.

2 years ago

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Peter ****************

Kurt Fzc, certainly not criticizing this group, but there are also a lot of people in the Thai visa advice

group. Maybe someone knows 🤷‍♂️

2 years ago

Steve *******

Every Nationality/Country can apply.

2 years ago

Sidd ********

Usually it’s a few thousand baht more but if you’re genuinely studying no restrictions

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Bra****

said it’s certainly not normal to have any nationality unable to get an Ed visa. There may be specific offices that are imposing such a rule but we are unaware of any.

2 years ago

James ***************

@Stuart ********

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2 years ago

Stuart *********

@James **************

That’s the case for many visas when apply from outside of Thailand at an embassy or consulate. Never heard of a case with applying from within Thailand.

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

James ***************

@Stuart ********

- not sure if this is up to date but states that ED visa needs to be applied for in home country as a condition of certain nationalities.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

There's no limitation to an ED based on nationality that I know of. Though it will be more difficult for some than others.

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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@Brandon ***********

Some schools accept certain nationalities and some don't, and when I ask if its coming from the school, they say its from immigration that are not issuing the ED visa to specific nationalities, I am getting conflicted information.

2 years ago

James ***************

@Kurt ****

- Google search... ?

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