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Change to ED Visa

For students already in Thailand

Change to an ED Visa: your two visits to Immigration

If you are in Thailand on a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry, you can change to a Non-Immigrant ED Visa without leaving the country. Our team prepares all your school documents. You then visit Immigration twice: once to apply, and once to collect your new visa stamp.

Please note: visa changes are approved only by the Immigration Bureau. Fees, counters and office hours can change, so please follow the officers' instructions on the day.
Fee
2,000 THB
Cash, paid on your first visit
Where
Building B
Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana
Counter
C1
For both visits
Arrive
Before 2:00 PM
Monday to Friday
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Before you start

  • Time left on your stay: on the day you submit your documents at Immigration (your first visit), you need at least 15 days left on your current permission to stay. This is counted from your Immigration visit, not from the day you register at the school. When you apply for your program and tell us you need a visa to stay longer, our team gives you a plan with your dates, so everything is ready in time.
  • School documents: we prepare the full document set after your Ministry of Education approval, and tell you when it is ready to collect.
  • TM30: make sure your landlord, condo office or hotel has filed your current address.
Do not travel outside Thailand from your first visit until you have your new ED Visa stamp. Leaving the country cancels your application.
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What to bring

First visit
Your passport All documents from the school 2,000 THB cash
Return visit
Blue receipt Your passport

Keep the documents in the order we gave them. It makes the officer's check quicker.

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Getting there

Chaeng Watthana Immigration
Government Complex Center, Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building (Building B)
Chaeng Watthana Road, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210

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Watch the process before you go:

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Please arrive before 2:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and public holidays.
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Visit 1 · Apply

First visit: apply for your ED Visa

  1. 1
    Get a queue number
    Arrive at the Immigration office and take a queue number.
  2. 2
    Go to Counter C1
    Submit your documents and your passport.
  3. 3
    Document check and payment
    When your number is called, the officer checks your documents. Then pay the 2,000 THB fee.
  4. 4
    Receive your blue receipt
    You will get a blue receipt. On it you will see your appointment date to return and collect your visa stamp.
    Keep the blue receipt safe with your passport.
  5. 5
    Send us a photo of the blue receipt
    Take a photo of your blue receipt and share it in your LINE group with the school, so our admin team can update your record. 📸
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Visit 2 · Collect

Return visit: collect your ED Visa stamp

  1. 6
    Go back on your appointment date
    Return to the same office on the date shown on your blue receipt. Bring the blue receipt and your passport.
  2. 7
    Get your queue number
    Go to the Immigration queue counter, where queue numbers are given to visitors. Show your blue receipt and passport to get your queue number, then wait for your number to be called at Counter C1.
  3. 8
    Receive your Non-ED Visa stamp
    The officer places your new Non-Immigrant ED Visa stamp in your passport. Check the dates before you leave the counter.
  4. 9
    Send us a photo
    Share a photo of the stamped page in your LINE group with the school. 📸
  5. 10
    Bring your passport to class
    Bring your passport to the school the next time you come to class, so we can update your records.
Your ED Visa gives you 90 days. After that, you extend in stages. See our ED Visa Extension guide.
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Questions students ask

How long between the two visits?
Immigration sets the return date and writes it on your blue receipt. It is often around two weeks, but it can vary.
Can I travel while I wait for my stamp?
No. Please stay in Thailand until you have your ED Visa stamp. Leaving the country cancels your application.
My stay ends before my return date. Is that OK?
Keep your blue receipt with your passport. It shows that your application is in progress. If you are worried about your dates, contact our admin team before your appointment.
Can I do it online?
No. Changing to an ED Visa is done in person at Chaeng Watthana Immigration, following the steps above.

Questions about changing your visa?

Our friendly admin team is happy to help you prepare.

Contact us Student Visa Info
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