Learn Thai, Chinese, English, Russian, or Japanese while enjoying life in Thailand.
The Language School ED Visa offers a lawful long-term stay when you enroll with a Ministry of Education (MOE)- licensed school. Programs range from short courses to full-year study, in the classroom or online.
MOE approval and official enrollment make your study compliant with Immigration requirements, giving you a clear, practical path to a longer legal stay.
What we do for you
Important
The ED Visa does not permit work or income sourced from Thailand. If you plan to work, we will help you navigate the correct visa and work permit pathway.
Accommodation support
Please tell us your budget and preferred area. We will shortlist options near your school and arrange viewings.
Contact SiamConsult for a free initial consultation. We will assess eligibility, confirm the best filing route at a Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad or in-country conversion where applicable, and provide a clear step-by-step plan.
A Language School ED Visa allows foreigners to study Thai, English, or other approved languages in Thailand for an extended period. It is issued for education purposes under the Ministry of Education (MOE) and can be renewed throughout the course duration.
How SiamConsult helps:
We handle the entire application — from verifying the school’s MOE approval to preparing your embassy and Immigration documents, ensuring your visa is processed correctly.
Any foreigner aged 12 years or older can apply for a language school visa, regardless of nationality or education background. It’s popular among long-stay visitors, digital nomads, and retirees wishing to learn Thai language and culture.
SiamConsult ensures:
You meet all eligibility requirements and enroll with an Immigration-approved institution in Krabi, Phuket, or other regions.
Your initial ED Visa is valid for 90 days, and can be extended every 90 days up to one year — as long as you maintain good attendance and continue your studies.
SiamConsult service:
We manage your 90-day reports and extensions, keeping your visa valid without interruption.
Typically required documents include:
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
MOE approval letter and school enrollment documents
Passport photos
Financial proof (about 20,000 THB minimum balance)
Completed visa application form
SiamConsult provides:
A personalized checklist, bilingual support, and pre-filled forms ready for submission to the Thai Embassy or Immigration. We can also help you to find the right school for you.
The price depends on the school’s tuition fees plus Immigration fees. On average, a 6–12 month program ranges from 25,000–45,000 THB including tuition and visa paperwork. At SiamConsult, we help you find the best schools with transparent pricing — no hidden surprises. In addition to school tuition, there are standard Immigration fees (around 1,900 THB per extension every 90 days) and costs for health insurance if required.
We at SiamConsult explain all fees upfront, so you know exactly what to budget.
tuition varies depending on location, program length, and whether you choose group classes or private lessons. We take care to recommend schools that fit your goals and your budget, while still being licensed for ED Visa sponsorship.
Because we make the process simple and understandable. From verifying the right school to preparing documents and handling visa extensions, we take care of you at every step. With over 16 years of experience supporting foreigners in Thailand, SiamConsult ensures you stay legal, safe, and fully supported while you learn. We guide you all the way and recommend the best licensed schools at the best total price.
To make it even easier, we can provide a clear package price that covers school enrollment, ED Visa support, and extensions — no need to worry about separate costs. ED Visa expenses vary depending on the school and program, but with SiamConsult you always receive transparent pricing, Immigration fees explained upfront, and trusted recommendations — all in one stress-free package.
Yes, in most cases you can convert a valid Tourist Visa into an ED Visa without leaving Thailand, as long as you are already enrolled in a Ministry of Education–licensed school. Immigration will require your passport, enrollment documents, and supporting paperwork. At SiamConsult, we take care of the full conversion process, making sure your documents are correct and your visa transition is smooth and stress-free.
If you are already in Thailand, we can convert your current Tourist Visa into an Education (ED) Visa — provided your chosen language school is approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and you meet Immigration requirements. This process allows you to stay in Thailand without leaving the country. Don’t worry, we’ll help you all the way.
If conversion is not permitted in your case, we will arrange and send you for a “visa run” at a nearby Thai Embassy, such as in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, or Vientiane, after we receive and collect all of your official school documents and your personal files.
SiamConsult provides full coordination:
We assist with school enrollment, MOE approval, visa conversion or embassy application, and prepare every document required for Immigration. Our team ensures your visa process is compliant, efficient, and stress-free.
If you are already in Thailand, you may apply to convert your current Tourist Visa into an Education (ED) Visa — provided your chosen language school is approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and you meet Immigration requirements. This process allows you to stay in Thailand without leaving the country.
1–2 weeks for the Ministry of Education (MOE) to approve your course and issue the official letter; and
1–2 weeks for Immigration to process your visa conversion or first 90-day stay.
If applying from abroad, we help you with all documents, and Thai embassies usually process the ED Visa within 2–5 working days once your MOE documents are ready.
SiamConsult provides full coordination:
We can assist with your school enrollment, MOE approval, visa conversion or embassy application. We prepare every necessary document required for Immigration and the school. Our team ensures your visa process, no matter if it is inside Thailand or we need the “visa run” is compliant, efficient, and stress-free.
There are several recognized language schools across Southern Thailand that welcome foreign students for Thai and English study programs. Many of these institutions are approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and therefore eligible for Education (ED) Visa applications.
Krabi & Ao Nang
Thailand Expat Language School
Alongkorn Language School
Easy Thai Language School
Krabi Andaman Language School
Anna’s Language School
Koh Lanta
Lanta International Language School
Phang Nga
Local Thai and English language centers are available; SiamConsult can verify which are officially MOE-approved for ED Visa courses.
Phuket
Patong Language School
Alpha Language School
The Genius Language School
BLS Language School
Beyond Language School
Phuket BKK Language School
Lingua Plus Phuket
SiamConsult provides full coordination:
We assist with the full process, school enrollment, MOE approval, visa conversion, and embassy application, and prepare all required documents for Immigration. Our team ensures your visa process in Thailand is compliant, efficient, and understandable.
