Thailand Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Thailand Study visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the to and from air ticket to Thailand.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Apartment Bookings

  Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
  • It must specify the dates of stay.
  • It must be obtained on the provider's letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

  
  

  If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.
• Educational Documents

  Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

  Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

  • It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

  
  

  Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Acceptance Letter For Offer

  A letter stating that you have accepted the offer you have received from the foreign company therby confirming your decision to join them.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  
  

  Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.
• Registration Copy Of Invitee Company

  A Registration is proof that the company is legitimate and is lawfully registered to the Government.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be submitted to prove that the company is legitimate and is lawfully registered to the government.

  
  

  A Registration copy of the company will only provide to the proof of purpose of visit and the legitimacy of the invitee company.
• Approval From Ministry

  Document issued by the Ministry of Labour stating that you are permitted to take part in work activities in Thailand

  It must follow the required criteria

  
  

  Required for an employment visa to be eligible to work in the country
• Travel Insurance

  A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

  The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

  • It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
  • It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
  • It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

  
  

  You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay
  • It must be soft copy and genuine.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must have a matte finish
  • It must be clicked on an all white background
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm)
  • One copy to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the to and from air ticket to Thailand.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Hotel Voucher

  A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • for entire duration of stay as well as all travelers name should be mention
  • It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

  
  

  If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Eligibility for getting Thailand Study Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.