For international students, visa application is an important thing for them to do. It is actually relatively easy to apply for a student visa in Thailand. Let’s take a look at the materials needed to apply for a student visa in Thailand, as well as the application process.

1. Documents required to apply for a Thailand study visa

1. Original application form. (A completed visa application form and a passport-size photo)

2. Private passport (original and copy). (Originals and copies of private passports valid for more than 6 months, and old passports are also required. PS: For old passports with passport numbers starting with G, the signature page (last page) must be signed by the applicant.)

3. Photos (original and electronic version). (Electronic version and original copy of 2-inch color ID photo with white background taken within the past six months, specifications: 33*48mm or 35*45mm.)

4. ID card (scanned copy). (Scanned copies of the front and back of the ID card. If you are under 16 years old and do not have one, you do not need to provide it.)

5. Admission notice (original). (Original admission notice (in English or Thai) issued by a Thai institution, indicating the applicant’s name, period of stay and major studied, and attaching the institution’s address, contact information, official seal and signature of the person in charge.)

6. Certificate of deposit (original). (Proof of deposit of no less than 50,000 yuan.)

7. Enrollment certification documents. (A document issued by the Ministry of Education of Thailand or the local education bureau confirming the acceptance of foreign students.)

8. Transportation reservation. (Copies of round-trip air tickets and confirmed air tickets include ticket numbers.)

9. Course outline. (Detailed course schedule is required for learning language or other courses.)

10. Letter of guarantee. (Guarantee letter (in English or Thai) issued by the applicant’s unit or employer, with the official seal of the unit and the guarantor’s business card; indicate the applicant’s name, position, contact details, purpose of going to Thailand and duration of stay on the letter of guarantee) . )

Special reminder:

1. If the school is a private school or language academy, please provide a copy of the school’s registration document and school license.

2. If the applicant has changed his or her passport within one year, please provide the original of the old passport.

2. Thailand study visa process

Step 1: Prepare information

1. After receiving the offer (notice) from the Thai school, fill in the application form , submit together with the notice;

2. Provide ticket purchase information;

3. Bank deposit certificate (minimum 50,000 yuan);

4. ID card, passport and 2-inch white background photo;

5. Proof of residence or letter of guarantee;

Step 2: Visa fee

Thailand The visa fee for studying abroad is RMB 300. Step 3: Waiting for approval

The competent authorities in Thailand will conduct necessary reviews and notify the Thai embassy and consulate of the approval opinions. The visa will be issued upon approval. , applicants will also be notified if they are rejected.

Special Note:

The application time for a student visa generally takes three months, so students who receive the school notification must apply for a student visa immediately. Some people want to apply for a tourist visa and then transfer to a student visa, but that is wrong. Because the only thing the tourist visa has in common with the student visa is the temporary visa. The time a tourist visa holder can stay is limited, and they must leave the country when their certificate expires. Even if the tourist visa has not expired and the student visa is issued, you still have to leave the country once and then enter the country with the student visa. Study visa, depending on the school, can be for one or two years. It can be renewed after the validity period is reached. The renewal is generally three years in one batch.

3. Convert a tourist visa to a student visa

The tourist visa is generally valid for 2 months, and you need to reserve one month to convert it to a student visa. Prepare the following materials: prepare two photos, a tuition bill, and your passport. When you are ready, go to the teacher in charge of the visa. Copy the required passport pages as requested by the teacher. After that, the teacher will ask you to leave your phone number, and you will get your information in about a week. After getting the information, take the information to the Immigration Bureau to apply for a transfer student visa.

The first student visa is for three months, the second is for six months, and the third time is based on the time you are in school. It is determined by your GPA. When your GPA is higher than 2.75, the student visa can be changed to one year.

There are two ways to go to the Immigration Bureau: 1. Make an appointment with the visa teacher, and the teacher will come at a fixed time We will collectively take you to the Immigration Bureau to apply for visas in a cool van.

2. Take Didi by yourself or go to the Immigration Bureau in a carpool with a friend. After submitting the materials, the teacher will tell you when you can come and get the materials. After collecting the materials, the new students can choose a working day (i.e. Monday to Sunday). 5. Go to the Immigration Bureau any time from 9 to 4 o'clock (if you are transferring a visa, it is recommended to queue up before dawn, otherwise you will find that you can't leave at all)

About the cost : The fee for converting a tourist visa to a student visa is 2,000 baht

4. What is the 90-day report?

All foreigners in Thailand need to report to the Immigration Bureau every 90 days from the date of entry

You must submit this document 7 days before the expiration of the 90-day period or within 7 days. Report.. However, if you leave Thailand at any time within the 90 days, the days will be recalculated when you return to Thailand.

The above is a receipt, which needs to be replaced every time you go to report for 90 days. If lost, you can go to the local police station to get a replacement.

During your stay in Thailand, it is best to keep yourself informed of the Thai Immigration Bureau’s regulations, as failure to submit a 90-day report may result in a fine of 2,000 baht, which may be increased to you. Once you are arrested, it becomes 5000 THB.

5. What is a return signature?

Before returning to the country, you must apply for a visa called re-entry to ensure that the non-immigrant visa is retained during the period of returning to the country. Otherwise, the visa will be invalid and you will be forced to repatriate to Thailand and apply for a new one. Visa

6. The process of applying for a return visa is as follows

1. Go to the Immigration Bureau when you are about to leave the country. The following materials are required for processing at the Immigration Bureau: a. After getting the application form Fill out the sample form b. Copy of the first page of the passport (the page with the photo) c. Copy of the visa page d. Copy of the Thai Immigration Bureau stamp page and exit card e. A two-inch photo

2. If it is inconvenient for you to go to the Immigration Bureau to apply for a return visa, you can apply for it at the airport. Re-entry at Suvarnabhumi Airport is done before or after you go through customs (the president of Peking University has something to say, the airport The re-entry is really poisonous and constantly changing. Please consult the airport for details)