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Use Thailand's e-Visa system, run by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at thaievisa.go.th. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka publishes how to pay e-Visa fees and its current fee schedule.
Student visa · Non-Immigrant ED
To study in Thailand you need a Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa. Bangladeshi students apply online through Thailand's e-Visa system once a Thai university has accepted them. Thailand's government lists the fee at THB 2,000 for a single entry and THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry. You show at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 in the bank, give a Ministry of Foreign Affairs attested copy of your last certificate, and extend your stay inside Thailand after the first 90 days. You may not work on an ED visa.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Visa you need | Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa, single entry or one-year multiple entry |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | Online, through Thailand's e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th |
| Visa fee | THB 2,000 for a single entry; THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry |
| Bank balance | At least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person, with 6 months of statements |
| Key documents | Acceptance letter, attested last certificate, bank solvency letter and sponsor letter |
| First stay | 90 days, then extend at immigration for THB 1,900 |
| Work | Not allowed on an ED visa |
From the ED visa checklist, Thailand's government, the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka and Mahidol and Kasetsart universities · Last verified
The basics
It is a Non-Immigrant ED visa, for education. You apply online from Bangladesh, enter Thailand for a first stay of 90 days, and then extend your stay at Thai immigration for up to a year at a time.
Use Thailand's e-Visa system, run by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at thaievisa.go.th. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka publishes how to pay e-Visa fees and its current fee schedule.
You need the university's acceptance letter and invitation letter. The ED checklist adds a Thai Ministry of Education approval letter in some cases.
The first stay is 90 days. Your university gives you a letter, and you extend your stay at immigration for THB 1,900, up to one year from entry.
Where our documents list comes from. It follows the ED visa checklist that VFS Global published for the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. The e-Visa system shows the current list when you apply; your counsellor checks it against your file.
Sources: Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: e-Visa payment · ED visa checklist (VFS Global) · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Step by step
Six steps, from the acceptance letter to your first extension. The parts that take longest in Bangladesh are the attestation of your certificate and a complete bank file.
Apply to the university in its round; once you confirm your place, it sends the acceptance and invitation letters.
Months beforeHave your last educational certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and get certified, notarised translations of any Bangla documents.
Before you applyA bank solvency letter and six months of original statements showing at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person, plus a sponsor letter with the sponsor's bank statement.
Before you applyChoose the ED visa, single entry or one-year multiple entry, upload your documents and pay the fee as the embassy explains.
Once your file is readyEnter on your ED visa; your first permitted stay is 90 days.
Before your term startsExtend at immigration with your university's letter, passport copy, photo, tuition receipt and grade report, and report your address every 90 days.
Within 90 days of arrivalSources: ED visa checklist (VFS Global) · Thai e-Visa · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: e-Visa payment · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Timing labels: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Documents
The ED visa checklist sets the list. The right-hand list is what Sunrise prepares with Thailand students in Bangladesh.
Bank papers must be originals. The checklist accepts only original bank solvency letters and statements, so ask your bank for signed originals.
Sources: ED visa checklist (VFS Global) · Thai e-Visa. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Money and fees
Thailand's government lists the ED visa at THB 2,000 for a single entry and THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry. You also show at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person in the bank.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, single entry | THB 2,000About BDT 7,300 | Thailand's government; check the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka's current fee schedule. |
| Visa fee, one-year multiple entry | THB 5,000About BDT 18,300 | Thailand's government. |
| Bank balance to show | THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000Per person | ED visa checklist; six months of original statements. |
| Tuition | Paid to the university | Your acceptance letter and fee invoice show the amount. |
| Stay extension | THB 1,900 | Thai immigration, up to one year from entry (Mahidol University figure). |
| Re-entry permit | THB 1,000 singleTHB 3,800 multiple | If you leave Thailand and come back during your studies. |
| Late 90-day report | THB 2,000 fine | Thai immigration (Mahidol and Kasetsart figures). |
| Attestation and translation | Confirmed in counselling | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translators in Bangladesh. |
Tuition is separate. A whole international bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 at the universities we compare; compare them on our Thailand universities page and see the full budget in the Thailand costs section.
BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 3.66 per Thai baht (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate. Sources: Thailand's government: visa fees · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: consular fees · ED visa checklist · Mahidol University: visa and immigration · Kasetsart University International: visa information. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Success and refusals
We did not find an official grant rate for Bangladeshi ED visa applicants on the embassy and government pages we checked, so any percentage you see online is an estimate. What the checklist does make clear: every listed document, original bank papers and an attested certificate.
Every document on the ED checklist, including the acceptance and invitation letters and the attested certificate.
An original bank solvency letter and six months of statements that match the sponsor letter.
Your course, your university and how you will pay for your studies, in your own words.
If you are refused, read the reasons first and talk to a counsellor before you apply again.
Sources: ED visa checklist (VFS Global) · Thai e-Visa. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Timeline
The official pages we could read give no processing time for the e-Visa, so apply as soon as your documents are ready. Plan backwards from your term start.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Up to a year before | Shortlist universities and their rounds: Thammasat's first 2027 engineering round runs 1 October–15 November 2026, Chulalongkorn's BBA round 1 runs 5 January–19 February 2027. |
| After the offer | Confirm your place and get the acceptance and invitation letters. |
| One to two months before you travel | Attest your certificate, collect original bank papers and apply on the e-Visa system. |
| On arrival | Your first permitted stay is 90 days. |
| Before the 90 days end | Extend at immigration for THB 1,900; Mahidol asks students to apply within three months of arrival and at least 15 days before their stay ends. |
| Every 90 days | Report your address to immigration; a late report costs THB 2,000. |
Sources: Thammasat engineering: application rounds 2027 · Chulalongkorn BBA: international admission 2027 · Mahidol University: visa and immigration · Kasetsart University International: visa information. Month-by-month plan: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
After you arrive
Extend your stay before the first 90 days end, report your address every 90 days and keep your enrolment in order. You may not work on an ED visa.
Kasetsart University's international office says students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand. Budget for your whole stay from home.
Extend at immigration for THB 1,900 and report every 90 days. Overstaying costs THB 500 a day, up to THB 20,000.
Get a re-entry permit before you travel out during your studies: THB 1,000 for one re-entry or THB 3,800 for multiple.
Not sure your file is ready? A Sunrise counsellor checks it before you apply on the e-Visa system. Book a free consultation or message WhatsApp 01611878274.
Sources: Kasetsart University International: visa information · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a Thailand counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. You need a Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa, single entry or one-year multiple entry, applied for online through Thailand's e-Visa system.
Online at thaievisa.go.th, with the university's acceptance letter, your attested certificate and your bank papers. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka explains how to pay the fee.
The ED checklist asks for a bank solvency letter and six months of original statements showing at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person, plus a sponsor letter with the sponsor's bank statement.
Thailand's government lists THB 2,000 for a single entry and THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka publishes its current fee schedule.
A passport valid for at least 6 months (18 months for a one-year visa), two photos, the acceptance and invitation letters, your last certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bank papers, a sponsor letter and certified translations of Bangla documents.
Your first stay is 90 days. You then extend at immigration for THB 1,900, up to one year from entry, with a letter from your university.
No. Students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand, Kasetsart University's international office says.
Every 90 days you report your address to Thai immigration. A late report costs THB 2,000.
The ED checklist does not list an English test, but universities do: Payap asks for IELTS 6.0 and Chulalongkorn's BBA for IELTS Academic 6.5.
Overstaying costs THB 500 a day, up to THB 20,000, so extend your stay before it ends.
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