Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka
Bangkok Bank Building-4th floor, 1-9-16 Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-0056
Tel 06-6262-9226, 9227 (telephone enquiries:- working days 15:30- 17:30 hrs.) Fax: 06-6262-9228
Jun 2024

Non-Immigrant ED Visa
（For Students Enrolling Non-Formal Schools in Thailand）
Please make an appointment online [VABO] at www.thaiconsulate-visa.jp/vabo/ before visa application.
● Submission: working days from 9:30-11:30 hrs. Please refer to www.thaiconsulate.jp for the official holidays of theRoyal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka.
● Collection: from 13:30-15:00 hrs. 2 working days from submission date in the absence of error in the application
form and required documents. (Visa processing time for certain nationals listed in the guideline for visa application
published on our website is 45-60 days.)

Purposeof entry

For students to enrol at non-formalschools in accordance with laws on
private schools or of any similar
private educational institutions, suchas language school, Muay Thai
training, culinary school and otherschools in Thailand

Number of Entries

Single (1 time of entry)

Term of validity

3 months from issue date

Duration of stay

90 days from entry date

Visa Fee(Cash only)

11,000 Yen● Applicant must enter Thailand on the date specified in the airline ticket or ticket

Noticereservation confirmation● Upon arrival to Thailand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer inaccordance with the type of visa; travelers who wish to stay longer than the granted
period must file an application for permission of extension of stay at offices of theImmigration Bureau of Thailand;
the extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at thediscretion of the Immigration officer in Thailand● In case that visa application is rejected, the visa fee will not be refunded and thesubmitted documents will not be returned to the applicant● The following required documents are subject to change without prior notice● The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka reserves the right to request additional
documents as deemed necessary and reserves the right to reject an application without
providing any reasons● Fraud or misrepresentation can result in permanent visa ineligibilityRequired Documents
1. Passport Original and copy⚫
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Passport with validity not less than 6 months
At least 2 blank pages left
One copy of bio data page

2. Visa Application Form (PDF)⚫

One Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed as the same as the applicant's
passport signature3. One Photograph⚫
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Size 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
Colour photograph taken within the last 3 months
Attach the photograph to the Visa Application Form
⚫ Note that the number of photographs required depending on the applicant's nationality, please checkthe additional required documents for Non-Japanese applicants below

4. Personal History (PDF)⚫

One Personal History completely filled out and signed as the same as the applicant'spassport signature

5. Invitation Letter issued by educational institution in Thailand
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Must be an original invitation letter written in Thai or English (PDF or fax copy is not acceptable)
Must have the letter head of educational institution in Thailand
Must address to “Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka”
Must contain the applicant's name / purpose of visit / date of entry / length of stay and type of visa
Must have the official seal and include the autograph of the authorised representative(electronic signature is not acceptable)

6. Recommendation Letter issued by educational institution in Japan● Must be an original Recommendation Letter written in English (PDF or fax copy is not acceptable)● Must have the letter head of educational institution in Japan● Must address to “Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka”● Must contain the applicant's name / purpose of visit / date of entry /length of stay and type of visa
● Must have the official seal and include the autograph of the authorised representative(electronic signature is not acceptable)※ In case that the Recommendation Letter from educational institution in Japan cannot be shown,
an original guarantee letter must be presented together with a copy of guarantor's passport or
driving license duly signed by the guarantor
Guarantee Letter (PDF)➢ A guarantor must be twenty (20) years of age or older, must be able to confirm the applicant'spersonal attributes. A guarantor must be available to be contacted by the Consulate-General andmust not be a person who will accompany the applicant to Thailand➢ A guarantor who are not Japanese national must provide a copy of passport and residence card(front and backside) *Guarantor must be Japanese or non-Japanese who has permanent residence inJapan.)➢ A guarantor must sign as the same as the guarantor's identification document signature➢ Japanese guarantor who prefers to use driver license, please sign as the same as signature in theguarantor letter on the copy of driver license (front and backside)

7. One copy of establishment permits as an educational institution issued by the Ministry ofEducation of Thailand

8. Tentative programmes of study or course plan issued by educational institution in Thailand⚫

Must provide a verifiable and traceable weekly programme of study or course plan

9. One copy of receipt payment for the study or course plan
10. One original bank statement of the applicant in English language⚫ Bank book is not acceptable⚫ Issued within one month showing the latest details

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Evidence of accommodations for the entire duration of stay in Thailand(one of the following documents from 7.1-7.4 is required)11.1 Hotel reservation
11.2 Copy of the applicant’s own evidence for condominium / apartment / house
11.3 In case of renting condominium / apartment / house, a copy of the lease agreement andlandlord's Identification Card (ID Card) is required
11.4 In case of staying with friend or family, the following documents from A-D is required
A. Invitation Letter from friend or family (including name of the writer, relationship withthe applicant, address for staying, length of stay, contact, and signature of the writer)
B. In case of owning or renting condominium / apartment / house, a copy of the applicant’s own
evidence or the lease agreement
C. One copy of Identification Card (ID Card) of friend or family➢ In case of Thai national, must submit a copy of ID card and House Registration which
include address and name
➢ In case of foreigner, must submit a copy of passport (photo page and valid visa pages) and,in case of foreigner legally working in Thailand, must also submit a copy of valid workpermit
D. Official documents proving family relationship➢ For Japanese national, must submit one original family registration certificate of Japan(KOSEKITOHON) issued within 3 months➢ For foreigners, must submit one copy of Registration of Marriage with English translation
or Birth Certificate with English translation

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Explanation of the purpose to study in this programme or course in Thailand⚫ Must be written in English language⚫ There is no specific form required13.

For applicant aged under 20 years, please provide the following documents:
13.1 An original guarantee letter from parents or guardians must be presented together witha copy of guarantor's passport or driving license duly signed by the guarantor
Guarantee Letter (PDF)➢ A guarantor who are not Japanese national must provide a copy of passport and residence card(front and backside) *Guarantor must be Japanese or non-Japanese who has permanent residencein Japan.)➢ A guarantor must sign as the same as the guarantor's identification document signature➢ Japanese guarantor who prefers to use driver license, please sign as the same as signature in theguarantor letter on the copy of driver license (front and backside)
13.2 Official documents proving family relationship with the applicant➢ For Japanese national, an original Household Registration (KOSEKITOHON) issued within
3 months➢ For Non-Japanese nationality, Residence Records (JUMINHYO) or birth certificate of yourcountry with English translation is required14.

One copy of confirmed airline ticket paid in full or ticket reservation confirmation⚫ The confirmed airline ticket paid in full or ticket reservation confirmation must be issued by airline
or travel company and must contain the applicant's name, flight number and date arrivalAdditional Required Documents for Non-Japanese Applicants
15. One copy of residence card (front and backside)(On the applying date, please present the original document of identification)⚫ Valid for at least 3 months• For those who are currently applying for renewal of residence card, please submit a copy of acceptanceof renewal issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan

16. Additional Colour Photograph(s) affixed to the application form
(Only for the applicant from the listed countries below)● Applicant with nationality of No. 1-28, please provide 3 application forms and 3 photographs● Applicant with nationality of No. 29-30, please provide 4 application forms and 4 photographs
1. Afghanistan

2. Bangladesh

3. Egypt

4. North Korea

5. Libya

6. Palestine

7. Sudan

8. Yemen

9. Cameroon

10. Democratic Republic

11. Republic of Congo

12. Equatorial Guineaof the Congo
13. Guinea

14. Algeria

15. China

16. Iraq

17. Lebanon

18. Nepal

19. Pakistan

20. Sri Lanka

21. Syria

22. Ghana

23. Central African

24. Somalia

Republic
25. Sao Tome and26. Liberia

Principe
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Nigeria

27. Sierra Leone

28. Myanmar holding a Re-Entry
Permit to Japan issued by theMinistry of Justice of Japan

30. Iran* Visa processing time for certain nationals listed above is approximately 3-60 days
* For Nigeria nationals, please submit all required documents, including a Certificate of Clearance, with theNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In addition, this Certificate should be certified by theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and then by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja