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Our dedicated team works closely with each international family to ensure a smooth and timely visa process. Once your child’s enrollment is confirmed, we will guide you step by step - from explaining the required documents to issuing the official school letters needed for visa applications, so you can prepare for your move to Thailand with clarity and confidence.
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As soon as we have received all documents, our team will issue your visa letter within 3–5 business days, helping you to proceed confidently with your family’s relocation to Thailand.
Non-Ed visa application - at Thai Embassy abroad
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Our Admissions team will prepare an official letter for the Thai Embassy, confirming your child’s enrolment and providing all the required school documents for the visa application.
Non-Ed visa application
Parents then take this letter and the school documents to the Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country to apply for the Non-Immigrant Education (Non-Ed) visa.
Arrival in Thailand
Once the Non-Ed visa is approved and stamped in the passport, students can enter Thailand smoothly, with the correct visa already in place for admission to the country and to Bangkok Prep.
Documents required:
- School letter - School documents - Student's passport with copy - Application fee
From Tourist to Non-Ed visa
After arriving in Thailand, families visit the Thai Immigration Office to apply for a Non-Immigrant Education (Non-Ed) visa, bringing all the required school and personal documents.
Permanence in Thailand
Students are initially granted a 90-day Non-Ed visa. Before this expires, families return to the Thai Immigration Office to extend it to a one-year Non-Ed visa, ensuring their child’s stay in Thailand remains fully compliant and uninterrupted.
- Form TM 86 - Student's passport with copy - School letter - School documents - Fee - Bht 2,000 - One photo 4x6cm size
- Form TM 7 - Student's passport with copy - School letter - School documents - School report - Fee – Bht 1,900 - One photo 4x6cm size
Non-Ed visa 1 year extension - at the Immigration Office Thailand
Our Admissions team will prepare an official letter, confirming your child’s enrolment and providing all the required school documents for the visa application.
Non-Ed visa extension request
Families visit the Thai Immigration Office to apply for a Non-Ed visa extension, providing all the necessary documents.
Visa elaboration
At the Immigration Office, families collect a queue card and wait to be called. An officer checks the documents, photos and fee, then holds the student’s passport for processing (around four hours). Once complete, the passport is returned with a one-year Non-Immigrant Education (Non-Ed) visa.
Non-O visa application - at Thai Embassy abroad
Non-O visa application
Parents then take the official school letter and supporting documents to the Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country to apply for the Non-Immigrant “O” (Non-O) visa, ensuring they have the correct entry permission in place before travelling to Thailand.
Once the Non-O visa is approved and stamped in the passport, parents can enter Thailand smoothly, with the correct visa already in place for admission to the country.
- School letter - School documents - Student's passport with copy - Parent/Guardian's passport with copy- Student's birth certificate
At Bangkok Prep, our admissions process is welcoming, supportive and personalised. We take the time to understand each child and guide families in finding the right fit, ensuring a smooth transition into our school community.
Laurie Colyer-Charusorn, Admissions and Marketing Manager
Enter Thailand smoothly supported by our exceptional Admissions Executives, guiding international families step-by-step in obtaining the necessary documents to study at Bangkok Prep.
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