TSL Chiangmai is a Thai Ministry of Education (MOE)–licensed Thai language school.
Our Immigration-approved curriculum supports issuing and extending the Non-Immigrant Education Visa (ED Visa).
Who it’s for: Foreign students who want to study Thai long-term at an MOE-licensed school (like TSL Chiangmai).
Validity & extension: 90 days first, then extend in Thailand every 90 days for your course length (attendance required).
Attendance rule: 80%+ attendance each 90-day period.
Policy: Class hours are non-transferable and non-refundable; unused hours expire at the end of each 90-day cycle.
All nationalities and ages are welcome. The MOE does not restrict eligibility by nationality, age, or background.
Some passports may need a criminal background certificate before enrollment (MOE rule). We will guide you.
Small groups: 5–15 learners → more speaking, personal feedback
Levels: Beginner → Advanced
Skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing + Thai culture for daily life
Teachers: Professional, MOE-certified
Schedule: Flexible daytime/evening; monthly intakes
See tuition & start dates below and Apply Now (ED Visa Course)
(You can insert your fee table here — e.g., 3-month / 6-month / 12-month packages)
Fees include: tuition, textbooks, audio materials, paperwork preparation.
Study hours: Thai language and Thai culture classes both count toward your total ED Visa study hours.
Culture lessons: All ED-Visa Thai courses include culture modules (traditions, local customs, festivals, Thai cooking class, Muay Thai, sightseeing, etc.).
TSL ED-Visa course schedules
Saturday classes: 2–3 hours, depending on weekly topic and planned activities.
ED Visa support is available exclusively for officially enrolled students who are genuinely studying the Thai language and culture through accredited courses at TSL Chiang Mai.
The school provides visa-related documentation only for active students participating in recognized educational programs in compliance with the Ministry of Education and Thai Immigration regulations.
TSL Chiangmai is an MOE-licensed Thai language school with an Immigration-approved curriculum for issuing and extending the Non-Immigrant Education Visa (ED Visa).
1.1 Download & fill the form
ED-Visa Course Enrollment Form (Download Application Form)
1.2 Email required documents to tslchiangmai@gmail.com
Completed Enrollment/Application Form
Personal history & study purpose statement
Passport bio-data page (clear color scan)
Application & Acknowledgement Form
Passport-style photo (white background)
1.3 Arrange payment
Pay the selected ED-Visa course tuition (Payment Method)
Email the payment slip as confirmation.
Enrollment is complete after the full tuition fee is received.
MOE approval documents (required):
TSL Chiangmai obtains your MOE Approval Letter and Letter of Acceptance.
Processing time: approximately 30–45 days.
Official website to apply for ED visa : thaievisa.go.th
After enrollment & payment, TSL prepares all school documents and emails you the scanned pack.
Upload these files (plus any embassy-specific items) to the Thai e-Visa website.
Approval time: typically 2–3 weeks after submission.
When approved, you receive your ED E-Visa files by email and must enter Thailand within 90 days of issuance.
On arrival:
Show your ED E-Visa file to the immigration officer. Confirm your passport is stamped “Non-Immigrant ED” with 90 days from the date of entry.
2.2 Applying inside Thailand (Visa Conversion, Chiang Mai Immigration)
You may convert a Tourist Visa or Visa Exemption to an ED Visa at Chiang Mai Immigration.
Conditions:
Your current permission to stay must have ≥ 2 months remaining to finish conversion.
TM30 (residence notification) and Lease/Rental agreement in Chiang Mai are required.
On the submission date, your current Tourist/Exemption status must be valid for ≥ 21 days.
An additional 30-day extension (1,900 THB) may be required before conversion.
Government conversion/extension fees are not included in tuition.
Group classes begin in the first week of each month.
After your visa and enrollment are confirmed, you’ll receive an official invitation email with your class schedule, orientation, and course details.
We place you in the right level, guide you through orientation, and provide a supportive, interactive learning environment.
The ED Visa grants 90 days per entry. Before expiry, apply for an extension at Chiang Mai Immigration.
Required:
Current TM30 (residence notification)
Current lease/rental agreement in Chiang Mai
Extension Document: We prepare your supporting papers ~2 weeks before expiry and notify you when they’re ready. You will complete the immigration form and submit your extension.
Important:
If your passport is updated/renewed/replaced, inform TSL immediately so we can update visa and MOE records.