We will guide you step by step through your Vocational School (ED) Visa — from our initial contact via the form below, through follow-up via live chat or a meeting, to your final visa approval and any subsequent renewals.
Welcome to the SiamConsult Family. We’ve got your back. You will receive straight answers, clear instructions, and a skilled bilingual team. We provide Thai–English checklists, document reviews, and continuous follow-up support, ensuring you always know the next step.
Every stage is made natural, simplified, and stress-free. In your personal client space with us, you can track your progress and reach out at any time. We coordinate timelines, liaise with schools and authorities, and manage renewals — so you focus on living in Thailand with confidence and studying with peace of mind. You are covered.
IMPORTANT: While studying on an ED Visa, working or receiving income in Thailand is not permitted unless you hold a valid work permit under a different visa category. If you plan to work in the future, please discuss compliant pathways with us.
Below are popular vocational pathways our clients choose. Program availability depends on school licensing and your study plan — we verify compliance and documentation before enrollment:
Regional examples of where our clients study (subject to MOE/Immigration compliance and current intake):
— Provincial Vocational & Technical Colleges (e.g., tourism, culinary, automotive, electrical)
— Private Hospitality & Culinary Institutes (hotel operations, barista, bakery)
— Spa & Massage Schools (Thai massage, spa therapy)
— Beauty Academies (hair, makeup, nail care)
— IT & Digital Skills Centers (PC/office skills, entry-level networking)
Program names and durations vary by institution. We confirm the school’s license, curriculum, attendance requirements, and your ED-Visa documentation before you enroll — so your application is complete, compliant, and ready for approval.
FROM US TO YOU — with pride, care, and dedication — welcome to your vocational education journey in Thailand with SiamConsult, and thank you for your trust.
The Vocational School Visa enables foreign nationals to reside in Thailand while pursuing practical, skills-based programs at accredited institutions. It is designed for hands-on learning, combining classroom instruction with workshops and real-world practice, so you can build employable skills in a structured and compliant way.
Typical issuance begins with a 90-day period and can be extended when your school confirms active enrollment and satisfactory attendance.
With SiamConsult, you receive clear guidance on choosing licensed schools, preparing enrollment letters, coordinating timelines with Immigration, and maintaining your status through renewals and 90-day reports. Our team manages documents from end to end, so you can focus on learning and enjoying life in Southern Thailand.
Important: Studying on an ED Visa does not permit working or receiving income in Thailand unless you hold a valid work permit under an eligible visa category.
Genuine students enrolled in an accredited vocational program with sufficient attendance and the ability to support living costs. Age and course requirements vary by program and local Immigration practice. We verify eligibility with the school before you apply.
Yes. We coordinate enrollment, suggest schools, collect the school’s license/enrollment letters, prepare your visa file, organize appointments, liaise with Immigration, and manage renewals. You focus on learning; we take care of documents and timelines.
Consultation & route check — You share your goals and timing with the form on this page.. We confirm eligibility, the right vocational program, and whether eVisa (outside Thailand) or in-country conversion/extension is best.
Quotation & timeline — We issue a clear, itemized fee quote (school, official fees, our service) and a realistic timeline from enrollment to first approval.
School selection & enrollment — We coordinate with licensed schools (hospitality, culinary, spa/beauty, automotive, IT, etc.), secure an offer/enrollment, and confirm your start date.
Document checklist — You receive a bilingual checklist tailored to your case (passport, photos, address, contact, financial proof if requested). We prepare Immigration-ready forms.
School papers package — We obtain the school’s license/approval bundle, enrollment letter, timetable, and any MOE/Institution confirmations required by local Immigration.
File build & review — We assemble your visa file, verify every detail (names, dates, course codes), and pre-check for common officer queries to avoid delays.
Outside Thailand: We guide your Thai eVisa submission and embassy/consulate specifics.
Inside Thailand: We manage conversion/extension appointments, queueing, and officer liaison.
Immigration day logistics — We will brief you on dress code, originals to bring, and signatures. In our service areas (Krabi, Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi, Phang Nga, Phuket), we can handle passport drop-off/pickup logistics as agreed.
Approval & first stay — You receive your initial permission (often 90 days). We record all key dates and deliver simple next-step instructions.
Compliance & 90-day reporting — We calendar your TM.47 address reports and any required school attendance confirmations. We can file reports for you under our visa maintenance service.
Extension cycle — Before each expiry, we refresh school letters/attendance, update forms, and file your extension on time—keeping your study status continuous and compliant.
Change management — If you change address, phone, passport, or school details, tell us promptly. We update your record with Immigration and the school to protect your status.
