Non-Immigrant ED (Study & Training)
Students at accredited institutions, trainees, interns and those undertaking approved religious or specialised study.
Usually 3 months of travel validity, with an initial 90-day permission to stay.
Extended in stages against the institution's certification and course length.
Eligibility and documents
- Acceptance letter from the institution plus approval from its supervising authority
- Proof of tuition payment and living funds
- Passport with sufficient remaining validity
- Academic records, which may require translation and certification
Application process
- The institution issues the acceptance letter and regulator approval
- File the Non-ED through the e-Visa system from abroad
- After entry, register with the institution and file TM.7 before your stay expires
- Keep up 90-day reporting; the housemaster files TM30
Extension of stay in Thailand
Extensions on TM.7 with a current enrolment certificate and attendance record; the period granted depends on the course type.
Common pitfalls
- Poor attendance, so the school cannot certify you for the extension
- Assuming Non-ED allows work — employment needs a separate work permit
- Choosing a school without proper regulator accreditation
FAQ — Non-Immigrant ED (Study & Training)
Who can apply for the Non-Immigrant ED (Study & Training)?
Students at accredited institutions, trainees, interns and those undertaking approved religious or specialised study.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
Usually 3 months of travel validity, with an initial 90-day permission to stay. — Extended in stages against the institution's certification and course length.
Which documents are required?
Acceptance letter from the institution plus approval from its supervising authority · Proof of tuition payment and living funds · Passport with sufficient remaining validity · Academic records, which may require translation and certification
What is the application process?
The institution issues the acceptance letter and regulator approval → File the Non-ED through the e-Visa system from abroad → After entry, register with the institution and file TM.7 before your stay expires → Keep up 90-day reporting; the housemaster files TM30
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
Extensions on TM.7 with a current enrolment certificate and attendance record; the period granted depends on the course type.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Poor attendance, so the school cannot certify you for the extension · Assuming Non-ED allows work — employment needs a separate work permit · Choosing a school without proper regulator accreditation
Which authority decides the application?
The institution and its regulator, together with the Immigration Bureau. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
Other Thai visa categories
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Ask about eligibility and service fees for your own case by phone, LINE or email — Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 ICT.
Contact us →Sources: Immigration Bureau · Thai e-Visa (MFA) — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.