Visa Information

Non-Immigrant ED Visa

After receiving the official Letter of Admission (LOA) from KU, you should apply at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country (or place of residence) for a Non-Immigrant ED Visa in order to enter Thailand.

Information about the visa process and the location of the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in each country is available here: http://www.thaiembassy.org/main/

Validity of a Visa

  • Single entry: 90 days
  • Multiple entries: one year

Period of Stay – Depends on the Visa Depending on the decision of the issuing Embassy/Consulate, incoming students may initially receive a Non-Immigrant ED Visa for a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of the first entry; some students may be issued an ED Visa for one year.

  • The semester term at KU is usually 4 or 5 months, so if you are issued a 90-day ED Visa initially, you will need to request a Visa Extension from the Immigration Bureau located in Bangkok. The KUIC can help you with that process.
  • Most ED Visas are issues as a Single-Entry Visa. This means you may only enter Thailand one time under that visa. Thus, if you wish to depart and re-enter Thailand, you must first apply for a Re-entry Permit (Single-Entry or a Multiple-Entry) at the Immigration Bureau (or at the Immigration Office in Bangkok’s International Airport) before they depart. If you leave Thailand without applying for a re-entry permit, your original permission to stay for 90 days will be terminated automatically, and you will need to obtain a new valid ED Visa in order to re-enter and to complete your studies at KU.

Non-Immigrant ED Plus Visa

ED Plus VISA Guidelines for Students who hold ED VISA 🚩📌
1. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Students who are currently enrolled and wish to extend their stay in Thailand are required to follow the existing procedure. Please contact KUIC at least one month prior to the expiration of your visa through the Google form (Link: https://forms.gle/1YBHxCjFJRHy8LP3A.)
2. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Students who are about to graduate and wish to extend their stay in Thailand must indicate their intention to remain in the country by requesting a certification letter (Certify Letter for ED Plus) through only this Google form. (Link: https://forms.gle/zx681KZsuAdmggH28.) KUIC will prepare the certification letter for submission to the Immigration Bureau office.
3. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: KU cannot issue any documents on back dates. If ones already completed their studies (as indicated on their transcript), KU is unable to issue any letters for them.
 
*Noted: all expenses according to visa extension will be covered by individual students who request documents.
Revised 14 August 2024.
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Visa Extension

  • When the incoming student’s visa is nearly expired (at least one month before the expiry date), the student must apply for an extension.

Failure to extend the visa Penalty 500 THB/day

Fees

  • Visa Extension Fee 1,900 THB
  • Overstay Penalty 500 THB/Day up to a maximum of 20,000 THB

  • The KUIC will provide KU’s original official letter for extension of your educational stay.
  • Please contact KUIC office at least one month before the expiry date; KUIC will, then arrange for you to get the KU’s original official letter needed, approved by the university executive.

Note: Students holding the Non-Immigrant ED Visa are not allowed to work in Thailand.

How to obtain the official documents for Visa Extension from KUIC

1. Prepare Required Documents
– A copy of the passport (portrait page + Thailand stamp pages)
– Visa information (the label on your passport or E-visa PDF file)
– A copy of KU student ID card
– A letter of acceptance for the first-time extension or study hours information after the first extension.
2. Fill the VISA Application Form link: https://forms.gle/XL91ZhPAK4V7Aump6
3. Wait for KU’s original official letter Process within one month (We will send an email to you if your document is ready.)
4. Pick up the KU’s original official letter for Visa Extension at KUIC.
5. Submit the required documents follow this at the Immigration Bureau
    – KU’s original official letter
    – Immigration Application Form (TM.7 for visa extension)
    – Passport
    – Cash for fee 1,900 THB
    – Receipt of notification or evidence that shows the landlord or property manager has already completed the TM.30 report

* Note:

  • Please note that you must have the official KU Student Extension letter and other documents required for Visa Extension before you arrive at the Immigration Bureau. If you do not have the official documents for Visa Extension your submission for extension will be denied.
  • You must plan ahead. Contact KUIC one month before the visa expiration date to obtain the official document for Visa Extension.

Changing Types of Visa

The students MUST get the Non-Immigrant ED Visa before entering Thailand. Students who enter Thailand with other types of visa, such as Visa Exemption (Phor 60-Mor 17/ผ.60-ม.17) or Tourist VISA (TR), the students MUST change those Visa to be the Non-Immigrant ED Visa.

The example of Visa Exemption (Phor 60-Mor 17/ผ.60-ม.17) on a passport page.

The example of Tourist Visa (TR) on a passport page.

  • The KUIC will provide the KU’s original official letter for changing types of Visa.
  • Please fill out Visa application form at least one month before the expiry date. KUIC will prepare the KU’s original official letter for changing types of Visa signed by the university executive. You will come to KUIC to pick up the letter, ONLY, when you are inforned by KUIC email.

How to obtain the official documents for changing types of Visa from KUIC

Required Documents

1. Prepare Required Documents
– A copy of the passport (portrait page + Thailand stamp pages)
– Visa information (the label on your passport or E-visa PDF file)
– A copy of KU student ID card
– A letter of acceptance
2. Fill the VISA Application Form link: https://forms.gle/XL91ZhPAK4V7Aump6
3. Wait for KU’s original official letter Process within one month (We will send an email to you if your document is ready.)
4. Pick up the KU’s original official letter for Changing Visa at KUIC.
5. Bring and submit these required documents at the Immigration Bureau;
    – KU’s original official letter
    – Immigration Application Form (TM.86 for visa change, or TM.87 for ED visa application)
    – Passport
    – Cash for fee 2,000 THB
    – Receipt of notification or evidence that shows the landlord or property manager has already completed the TM.30 report

**Please keep in mind “Changing types of Visa” must be carried out at the Immigration Bureau more than 15 days before VISA expiration.

VISA CANCELLATION

VISA Cancellation Requirement: Upon graduation, you are required to cancel your visa as per the academic calendar. This is an instruction from the Immigration Bureau.

Avoid Overstaying: The cancellation is necessary to avoid overstaying in Thailand. Overstaying can lead to fines.

Graduation Procedures: If you are graduating this semester, you must ensure all graduation-related procedures completed before requesting visa cancellation.

  • The KUIC will provide the KU’s original official letter for visa cancellation.
  • Please fill out Visa application form at least one month before the the cancellation date. KUIC will prepare the KU’s original official letter for visa cancellation signed by the university executive. You will come to KUIC to pick up the letter, ONLY, when you are inforned by KUIC email.

How to obtain the official documents for Visa cancellation from KUIC

Required Documents

1. Prepare Required Documents
– A copy of the passport (portrait page + Thailand stamp pages)
– Visa information (the label on your passport or E-visa PDF file)
– A copy of KU student ID card
– A letter of acceptance
2. Fill the VISA Application Form link: https://forms.gle/XL91ZhPAK4V7Aump6
3. Wait for KU’s original official letter Process within one month (We will send an email to you if your document is ready.)
4. Pick up the KU’s original official letter for Visa cancellation at KUIC.
5. Bring and submit these required documents at the Immigration Bureau;
    – KU’s original official letter
    – Passport

90 Days report

How to File the 90 Days Report

This is a mandatory process required from all foreigners who are not Thai. The primary purpose is to register and to confirm your current address in Thailand.
It is your responsibility to do the 90-Day Report by yourself. The report can be made 15 days in advance, or within 7 days after the 90-day deadline. This is the example page of the 90-Day Report notice.

The example of Previous notifications of staying over 90 days.

You may file the 90-Day Report in three ways:

  1. In-person
  2. By registered mail
  3. Online (if you have previously completed the 90-Day Report in-person for the first time, you can submit the 90-Day Report online).

Information about the reporting process is available at: https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=1666

Documents Needed

  1. Fill out the 90-Day Notification Report Form (TM.47 Form)
  2. Submit TM.47 with the following:
    • Passport (copy all pages showing your most recent arrival stamp and visa); be sure to take your passport with you if you go in-person to the Immigration Bureau)
    • Departure Card (TM.6) (copy front and back)
    • Notification Paper / Appointment Slip (this shows that you have successfully completed the 90-Day Report, thus you will not have this if this is your first notification)

Note:
– The notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days is in no way equivalent to a visa extension.
– If a foreigner staying in the kingdom over 90 days without notifying the Immigration Bureau or notifying the Immigration Bureau later than the set period, a fine of 2,000.- Baht will be collected. If a foreigner who did not make the notification of staying over 90 days is arrested, he will be fined 5,000.- Baht.
– If a foreigner leaves the country and re-enters, the day count starts at 1 in every case.

Re-entry

How to Obtain the Re-Entry Permit

Students, who hold Non-Immigrant ED Visa, want to leave Thailand, they  must obtain a Re-entry Permit Visa before leaving Thailand. If you depart and return without the valid Re-entry Permit Visa, your Non-Immigrant ED Visa will not be valided, then, you will need to re-apply a new Non-Immigrant ED Visa.

You may get either a One-time Re-Entry Permit or a Multiple-Entry Permit. If you plan to travel outside Thailand only one time, you may get a Single Re-Entry Permit. If you plan to travel out of Thailand more than once, you may get a Multiple Re-Entry permit.

 

 The example of the single re-entry permit on a passport page

 

 The example of the multiple re-entry permit on passport page.

Re-entry Permit Fee

  • Single re-entry permit: 1,000 THB fee
  • Multiple re-entry permit: 3,800 THB fee

How to obtain the Re-Entry Permit

  1. Fill out the Re-Entry Permit Form (TM.8 Form) and attach your passport size photo.
  2. Submit TM.8 Form at the Immigration Bureau (Government complex or Airports) with the following:
    • Photocopy of your valid passport
      • First page with your photo and ID information
      • Visa Entry page, and every page relevant to Thailand – showing all entries and departures
    • Passport (take your passport with you to the Immigration Bureau)

       

Notification of alien accommodation

The Immigration Act, B.E. 2522, Section 38, requires that the owner of a house, dwelling, or hotel manager accommodating foreigners temporarily staying in Thailand must notify the local immigration office within 24 hours of the foreigner’s arrival. If there’s no local immigration office, the local police station should be notified. For accommodations in Bangkok, notifications should be made to the Immigration Division. The notification process should follow the regulations set by the Director-General.

     For accommodations such as licensed hotels, guesthouses, mansions, apartments, business establishments, or general rental houses, the owner or business operator must notify using the form TM. 30. This ensures proper tracking and regulation of foreign nationals residing in the country.

For more information: Notification of alien accommodation

Notification of alien accommodation

  • Your landlord / homeowner has a duty to report the residence of any foreigner staying at their property (within 24 hours of arrival) to the Immigration Bureau ().
  • When the landlord / homeowner notifies Immigration, they must provide you, the student, a copy of TM.30 as an evidence. Be sure to request a copy of TM.30 as evidence from the landlord / homeowner.
  • When you first arrive at the residence, you should ask the landlord / homeowner to report your residence, following TM.30 reporting procedures.

Required documents for notification of residence of foreigner (TM.30):

  1. Notification form (TM.30)
  2. Copy of ID card or passport of householder, the owner, or the possessor of a dwelling place, certified as a true copy.
  3. Copy of House Registration (pages of house particulars and particulars of the person as item 2).
  4. Copy of foreign passport:
    • 4.1 Photo and information page
    • 4.2 Arrival stamp page
    • 4.3 Page of last extension visa (if available)
    • 4.4 Copy of departure card: TM.6 (If any)

Note: In case that give someone behalf, please bring the following documents:

  1. Letter of Authorization to conduct the notification with 10 Baht revenue stamp affixed.

For more information, please visit this link; Notifications of residence of foreigners for business system (Online)

2. You can show this following Thai document to the landlord / homeowner.

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