ED Visa Application Process Outside Thailand(At the Thai Embassy / Consulate)
When to start the visa application process:
You should contact the school to inquire about courses and begin the application process for a student visa at least 2-3 months before traveling to Thailand.
When should I travel to Thailand?
Your visa is valid for entry to Thailand within 90 days of issuance. To ensure a smooth transition to your studies, it's recommended to arrive no earlier than 30 days before your classes begin.
STEP 1- Submit the required document to the school by email at studentsupport@libertyglobaleducation.com (PDF file only).
Requirements
- Application forms
- All copies of your passport. ( Note: all used pages and page-show your photo and number, please sign every pages. )
- Photo ( Note: *White background, Digital photo .JPEG )
- Police check certificated for the Middle East, African people, Chinese, and Etc.
Note : *Visa application processing takes about 3 weeks.Once approved, the approval letter and school license will be sent to you by regular mail (airmail) or scanned and emailed to you for e-visas.
SCHOOL :
- School will send an e-mail for confirmation within 1 week after receiving your required documents.. Please do not transfer the money before receiving confirmation from us.
- Your document will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by the school to request an Approval Letter.
- An Approval Letter from the Ministry of Education in Thailand typically takes about 3-4 weeks to process.
- Once it's ready, the Approval Letter and school license will be mailed to you by post mail (EMS) or email (for E visa).
STEP 2 - Transfer the tuition fee
Thai Bank
School bank account detail:
NAME OF BANK: Kasikornbank
ACCOUNT NAME: STRATEGY FIRST EDUCATION CO.,LTD.
ACCOUNT No.: 193-8-85262-2
SWIFT CODE (IBAN): XXX
BRANCH: Emquartier Branch
TYPE OF ACCOUNT: Savings Account
Note : *Please send a payment slip to the school by e-mail for confirmation. (studentsupport@libertyglobaleducation.com)
STEP 3 - Apply for a Non-immigrant “ED” at Thai embassy or Thai consular
Student must submit the required documents to the Thai embassy / Thai consular to apply for a non immigrant ED visa.
School documents
- Letter confirming enrollment details from school
- Approval letter from the Ministry of Education
- School's registration certificate
Additional personal documents
Please check the required document to apply for a Non-Immigrant category “ED” at Thai embassy. For Example:
- Bank statement
- Current residency document
- Criminal record certificate
Normally, the student will receive a single-entry. A single-entry Non-Immigrant Visa MUST ENTER Thailand within 90 days from the date of issuance.
Some nationalities can apply online for E visa (Electronic), please check more information on this website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Once your ED visa is approved, you will receive your E-visa (PDF) from the Thai embassy. Print it and show it to the immigration officer when you enter Thailand. The officer will put a NON-ED stamp valid for 90 days in your passport.
Step 4 - Present your passport to the school within 3 days.
- Please check – the stamp of immigration is Non-ED and you’re allowed to stay for 90 days.
- Present your passport to the school within 3 days. If not, you will unable to extend a stay. *In order to request the 2nd letter from MOE for visa extension.