Non-Immigrant “ED” Visa

***For Chinese applicants who intend to stay in Thailand longer than 90 days, the Consulate is required to submit your application to the relevant agencies in Thailand to get an approval from them first. Since we cannot tell how long the relevant agencies need to review your application, please submit your application to us approximately 4 weeks in advance***

To attend seminar or training courses in Thailand

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1.      Passport or travel documents with validity of not less than 6 months

2.      A photocopy of passport or travel document

3.      Four visa application forms completely filled out in English

4.      Four recent photographs of the applicant with white background (2 inches)

5.      Fully-paid, confirmed roundtrip air ticket and its photocopy

6.      The original invitation letter (in English or Thai) from official authorities or an organization in Thailand

7.      Current bank statement with minimum balance of 50,000 RMB

8.      Dispatch or guarantee letter from the applicant’s company/organization/academic institution

9.      Training course details

The applicant who has renewed passport within one year should bring the old passport when submitting the application

VISA FEE

       450 RMB

VALIDITY OF VISA

Travelers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 90 days

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

- All payments of visa processing fees are non-refundable.

- The issuance of all types of visa is solely at the discretion of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu.

- Consular officers reserve the rights to request any additional documents or ask for an interview with the applicants.

- The applicants should submit the application form and relevant documents in person.

- Only applicants with residence in Sichuan and Chongqing are eligible to apply for this type of visa