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Thailand Study visa (ED Plus)
Non-Immigrant Visa Category ED Plus (bachelor degree or higher)
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Key facts
Study visa (ED Plus) is a student route for Thailand. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent฿20k+ ≈ $590
- THB 20,000 (≈ $590)Only where the embassy asks for it: the Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest lists a bank statement from the past 6 months showing this minimum per person. The embassies in Vientiane and Phnom Penh ask for proof of funding without an amount.
RenewalRenewable
The host institution files extension-of-stay applications for you while you are enrolled.
Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
Presence rulesStay rule
ED Plus holders need no re-entry permit and can leave and re-enter within the visa validity.
Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Thailand
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The student is enrolled full-time in a bachelor programme or higher that leads to a degree.
What you must show1
- Proof of funds is set by each embassy: Budapest asks for a bank statement from the past 6 months showing at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590) per person, Vientiane for proof of tuition payment and funding such as a bank statement, and Phnom Penh for financial evidence covering tuition and living costs.
Documents1
- An acceptance letter and the institution's recommendation letter are required.
After you arrive4
- ED Plus holders need no re-entry permit and may enter and leave unlimited times within the visa validity.
- The host institution files extension-of-stay applications on the student's behalf.
- After graduation the student can stay up to one year to seek work or travel.
- A graduate who finds employment can change to a Non-Immigrant B visa.
What happens at day 180
How Thailand decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 180 days in a tax year in which the income is earnedResident for Revenue Code section 41 purposes.
- Foreign-source income
Remittance basis (from 2024)
Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.
All tax rules for Thailand Tax records checked
Full official text
Education visa for full-time bachelor, master or doctoral students at a higher education institution in Thailand who will receive a degree. 1 2 3
What you must show
- Savings of at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590) · Only where the embassy asks for it: the Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest lists a bank statement from the past 6 months showing this minimum per person. The embassies in Vientiane and Phnom Penh ask for proof of funding without an amount. 1 2 3
Requirements
- The student is enrolled full-time in a bachelor programme or higher that leads to a degree. 1
- Proof of funds is set by each embassy: Budapest asks for a bank statement from the past 6 months showing at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590) per person, Vientiane for proof of tuition payment and funding such as a bank statement, and Phnom Penh for financial evidence covering tuition and living costs. 1 2 3
- An acceptance letter and the institution's recommendation letter are required. 1
- ED Plus holders need no re-entry permit and may enter and leave unlimited times within the visa validity. 1
- The host institution files extension-of-stay applications on the student's behalf. 1
- After graduation the student can stay up to one year to seek work or travel. 1
- A graduate who finds employment can change to a Non-Immigrant B visa. 1
Stay
- Stay continues while enrolled; after graduation a one-time stay of up to one year is available.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
Work
Study; after graduation the holder may change to Non-Immigrant B if employed. No general work right while studying.
Fine print
Documents and proof of funds differ by embassy; check the page of the embassy where you apply.
Official sources
- Non-Immigrant ED visa for education · Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2026-02-11
- Non-Immigrant "ED" and "ED Plus" visa (page updated 15 July 2024) · Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2024-07-15
- Non-Immigrant ED visa · Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh · checked 2026-10-12
Study visa (ED Plus) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study visa (ED Plus) | – | – | No |
| Study visa (ED) | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Study visa (ED Plus)?
Savings of at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590). Only where the embassy asks for it: the Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest lists a bank statement from the past 6 months showing this minimum per person.
How long can I stay on the Study visa (ED Plus)?
Stay continues while enrolled; after graduation a one-time stay of up to one year is available.
Can I work on the Study visa (ED Plus)?
No. Study; after graduation the holder may change to Non-Immigrant B if employed.
How are Study visa (ED Plus) holders taxed in Thailand?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Study visa (ED Plus). The standard rules apply: A person present in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year is a Thai tax resident. Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Non-Immigrant ED visa for education · Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-12
- Non-Immigrant "ED" and "ED Plus" visa (page updated 15 July 2024) · Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane · checked 2026-10-12
- Non-Immigrant ED visa · Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh · checked 2026-10-12
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