Thailand Student Visa in Phuket for 6–12 Months
Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa through IQ School, a language school licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education. Processing takes up to two months, only a passport is needed to start.
We take responsibility for the result with a complete file
Only a passport to start, two offices on Phuket
Why IQ SCHOOL
Licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education, native-speaker teachers
Who the student visa is for
Remote workers and freelancers paid abroad
Families wintering on Phuket or relocating for the long term
Visitors on a tourist stamp or visa who want to stay longer
● We make copies of all pages of the passport;
● We take your photo on a white background;
● We fill out the student's card, put the signature and a stamp;
● You pay for the service;
● We make a receipt, put the signature and a stamp;
● You take photos in your apartment;
● You send photo, rental agreement, owner's documents;
● In about 2 weeks, you come to the immigration office for a photo;
● Then, within 6 weeks, you come to the IQ School office and pick up your passport with a visa;
● Every three months, you must visit the immigration office and get a renewal stamp.
● We take your photo on a white background;
● We fill out the student's card, put the signature and a stamp;
● You pay for the service;
● We make a receipt, put the signature and a stamp;
● You take photos in your apartment;
● You send photo, rental agreement, owner's documents;
● In about 2 weeks, you come to the immigration office for a photo;
● Then, within 6 weeks, you come to the IQ School office and pick up your passport with a visa;
● Every three months, you must visit the immigration office and get a renewal stamp.
Visa process:
More than 3500 students have already chosen IQ SCHOOL
What to know before applying
A student visa does not allow you to work in Thailand
Official employment in Thailand requires a business visa and a Work Permit
Under Thai law, students are required to leave the country to renew their student visa for a second year. There are other options to stay in Phuket
You cannot get two consecutive student visas without leaving the country
Student visa includes
Consultation, document verification and filling out applications;
Submission of documents to Phuket immigration office;
Delivery of passport with visa;
Extension reminders and support at Immigration.
Training in selected languages: English, French, Thai
Our Team
Director
Ms. Janpen Leekam
General manager
Mr. Shishkin Maksim
Teacher
Ms. Kantaporn Dejtharadon
Teacher
Ms. Fakhrutdinova Elvina
Senior Document manager
Ms. Plaifon Piyarom
Teacher
Ms. Parkhomenko Ekaterina
We also advise on the following issues
Pick-up at Phuket airport
Assistance in organising border runs
Additional services at immigration office
Health insurance with international companies
Car / bike driving licence
Accommodation rental, bike / car rental
Assistance with buying / selling property
Frequently Asked Questions/FAQ
- Valid foreign passport (>6 months)
- House rental contract (house, apartment, hotel)
- TM30 Form (registration of foreigner)
- Photos from living place
- Departure Card (TM6 Form)
As early as possible, at least 25-30 days before your current stamp expires.
We will reply to your request within 24 hours. After the contract is signed, the student visa process takes up to two months: in about 2 weeks you have your photo taken at the immigration office, and then you wait up to 6 weeks for your passport with the visa. You can collect it at the IQ School office.
We guarantee visa approval if we make a decision that all documents are acceptable and if all documents are provided to us on time.
Schooling can start at the age of 12-60
Yes, of course! Our teachers will always be able to offer you the hours that are convenient for you.
Our school has teachers of English, French and Thai
We are always ready to help our clients with any questions. Contact us!
The price depends on the term — 6 or 12 months — and includes tuition, document preparation, submission to Phuket Immigration and passport delivery. We will quote the exact price at a free consultation.
Yes. The first ED visa is issued at Phuket Immigration while your tourist stamp or visa is still valid — you do not need to leave the country.
Every 90 days you receive an extension stamp at Phuket Immigration. We prepare the paperwork for each extension and remind you of the dates in advance.
A new ED visa requires leaving Thailand. Which other options to stay on Phuket suit you best — we will explain at a consultation.
No. Official employment in Thailand requires a business visa and a Work Permit. The student visa is issued for study, and Immigration may check class attendance.
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4, Cherngtalay, 2 Srisoonthorn Rd, Tambon Si Sunthon, Thalang District, Phuket
IQ SCHOOL Boat Avenue
IQ SCHOOL Blue Tree
246/5 Ban Don-Cherng Talay Road, Sri Sunthorn Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province