Non-ED Education Visa (school / university / language) — closed inside 10–20 days, no re-filing required · THB 12,000–25,000 all-in agent fee
End-to-end Non-ED pack — MOE endorsement letter, embassy or in-country filing, term-by-term renewal, and 90-day reports.
At a glance
What is included
- Acceptance letter + MOE endorsement (ศธ.02)
- Non-ED at an embassy or in-country change-of-type
- Per-term renewal + academic progress reporting to Immigration
- TM.30 accommodation report + 90-day report
Not included (transparent)
- Excludes tuition and institution fees
Common use cases
- International school students
- Bachelor/master/PhD students
- Thai-language learners at MOE-endorsed schools
- Muay Thai / Thai-cuisine students at licensed schools
The 10–20-day timeline in practice
Post-issuance obligations run automatically: (1) TM.30 within 24 hours of entry (2) 90-day reports every 90 days (3) Re-entry Permit before leaving Thailand. We handle all of it in year 1 with no additional trip fees.
What THB 12,000–25,000 actually covers
Staying ≥ 180 days/year in Thailand makes you a Thai tax resident, which means foreign income remitted to Thailand may be taxable. Our MOF-registered tax accountants plan the Double Tax Agreement (DTA) so you don't pay twice.
The interview and appearance at Immigration Bureau + Ministry of Education
Source-country documents used to file Non-ED Education Visa (school / university / language): home-country PCC (FBI/ACRO/AFP), 6–12 months of bank statements, translated + Apostilled birth/marriage certificates, employer/company letters. Thai-side documents: ภพ.20, บอจ.5, audited financials, sponsor's house registration.
Source-country documents (home country + Thailand)
The Chaengwattana Building B interview takes 15–45 minutes. Our liaison attends and handles document-side questions. For embassy filings, we run a coordinator network at the 15 embassies where Thai residents file most often.
Common mistakes we prevent for Non-ED Education Visa (school / university / language)
The THB 12,000–25,000 fee covers team time (lawyer + Notary + liaison), the evidence pack, filing at Immigration Bureau + Ministry of Education, interview attendance where required, and the first 90-day report. Government fees and source-country Apostille are itemised separately in the quotation.
How the filing runs
- 11. Fit-gap consultation (30 minutes)Our immigration lawyer scores your profile, confirms the right visa class, and quotes the all-in cost.
- 22. Source-country evidence packPCC / bank statements / audited financials / employment letters — certified translated and Apostilled or MFA-legalised per Immigration Bureau + Ministry of Education.
- 33. Lodge with Immigration Bureau + Ministry of Educatione-Visa or walk-in filing at Chaengwattana Building B or the Thai embassy of your choice. Our liaison attends the interview with you.
- 44. Under Consideration + interviewAdjudication window is 10–20 business days. We chase status weekly and issue a Monday progress report.
- 55. Visa sticker + post-issuance onboardingSticker applied to your passport, TM.30 filed, first-year 90-day reports scheduled, and a fixed-price renewal quote issued for year 2.
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Frequently asked
Q1.How long does it take?
10–20 business days from a complete evidence pack. Immigration typically holds Under Consideration for ~30 days — we chase weekly and report every Monday.
Q2.Do I have to be in Thailand?
Depends on class. Non-B, Non-O, LTR, and DTV can be filed offshore. Marriage or Retirement in-country requires an interview at Chaengwattana.
Q3.What is the visa validity?
90 วัน–1 ปี (ต่อตามเทอม). Renewable under the same class. We sell a fixed-price renewal quote from day one.
Q4.Do I need a Thai bank account?
Depends on class. Non-O Retirement needs THB 800K seasoned two months. Marriage needs THB 400K. LTR can use a source-country Certificate of Residence. We open the bank account for you.
Q5.What tax rate applies in Thailand?
Staying ≥ 180 days makes you a Thai tax resident. LTR holders may qualify for a 17% flat rate; Non-B/Non-O holders are taxed on the progressive scale. Our MOF-registered accountants plan the DTA.
Q6.Can I get a full VAT invoice?
Yes — issued in your company's name with e-Tax Invoice support, withholding-tax handling, and HR-friendly formatting.
Q7.How much is year-2 renewal?
Quoted at day one, typically 40–60% of the first-year fee since evidence prep is largely reusable.
Q8.How is Non-ED Education Visa (school / university / language) priced?
Flat THB 12,000–25,000, all-in agent fee. Includes the lawyer, Notary Public, liaison time, and the first year's 90-day report. Government fees and source-country Apostille are itemised separately.
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Ready to lodge this visa?
Ready to lodge Non-ED Education Visa (school / university / language)? LINE @nyclegal, phone +66 83 249 4999, or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com — our immigration lawyer locks THB 12,000 and the 10–20-day timeline in the quotation before we start.
