Non-Immigrant ED
Thailand
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year
$80
3-5 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets international students do an internship in Thailand as part of their school program. You need to be enrolled in a real school or university and have an internship that your school requires you to do. The internship must be with a Thai company or organization. The main thing this visa does: it lets you stay in Thailand legally while you intern. You cannot work a normal job on this visa—only your required school internship. This visa is different from a tourist visa because you can stay much longer (up to 1 year) and do work as part of your studies. It's different from a work visa because you don't need to find a company first—your school sets it up for you.
Key Benefits
- Stay legally in Thailand for up to 1 year
- Do your required school internship
- Bring your spouse and children
- Travel in and out of Thailand with re-entry permit
- Low cost of living
- Path to permanent residence after 3 years
- Your school helps with paperwork
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled in recognized school or university
- Must have paid school fees (at least half)
- Internship must be mandatory for degree or program
- Police clearance required if internship longer than 3 months
- No criminal record
Financial Requirement
You need $625-$1,250 USD in your bank account. Show bank statements from the last 6 months.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 6+ months
- Passport photoRecent photo, 3.5×4.5 cm
- Bank statementsLast 6 months of transactions
- School confirmation letterLetter from your school confirming internship is required
- Company confirmation letterLetter from Thai company confirming internship
- Training contractSigned by school, company, and student
- CVYour curriculum vitae
- Student ID cardCopy of your student identification
- Company documentsThai company business license and tax records
- Police clearanceRequired if internship exceeds 3 months
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.