Concerning the Thai Education Visa
The Thai Education Visa allows students studying on ministry approved
schools to live in the country while they complete their studies. The
ED visa is a sub category of a Thai non-immigrant visa. Students on an
ED Visa can live and study in Thailand for periods of time from a few
weeks to several years, provided they remain enrolled in an
appropriate course, such as a Thai language course. Schools that offer
appropriate courses must be approved by the Thai Ministry of Education
(MOE) and include; language schools, colleges, and universities.To
obtain an Ed visa a student must first enroll in an MOE approved
school and course. The school is required to present a receipt of
course payment, student enrollment forms, photos and copies of your
passport to the Ministry of education to prove that you are a bonefide
student. The MOE will then issue a letter indicating that you are
enrolled in a suitable school.The student/applicant then takes this
form, together with other docume