Before Arrival
If you enter Thailand with a Tourist visa (TR), you must convert to an Education Visa – also known as Non-Immigrant ED visa. The validity by the Royal Thai Embassy or Immigration Bureau will usually be for 60 days from the date of arrival in the Kingdom. You will receive your converted visa in 15 days after application.
Student submits all documents to the International Relations Officer at Room 21709, Building 21) as soon as you arrive at UTCC.
Visa status alteration at least 30 days before visa expiration.
Documents required for Immigration:
- Original passport with departure card
- Completed Application Form for Change of Visa (TM. 86)
- Receipt of Tuition fee
- One 2-inch colored photo
- A copy of academic qualification documents (latest degree certificate) either Thai or English translation
- Other documents from university
- 2,000 THB fee (payable at the Immigration)
Once a student is registered online, we will send you all the necessary documents in order to apply for your student visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate in your country. (If not you can visit the nearest Royal Thai Embassy).