Living Expenses
Non-Thai students are expected to spend about 15,800 baht per month for living expenses; however, theirs living expenses depend largely on whether their own lifestyle.
Living Expenses | Baht/Month |
Accommodation (including cost of utilities) |
4,500.00 |
Food |
5,000.00 |
Transportation fee (bus) |
800.00 |
Laundry |
1,000.00 |
Other expenses (such as mobile phone bill, book,stationary, cloth etc.) |
4,500.00 |
Total | 15,800.00 |
Office of Foreign Workers Administration
E-PASSPORT APPLICATION
1. Documents required from a juristic person for the E-Passport application
1.1 The original valid Thai Citizenship I.D. Card, Government Official Identification Card, or an identification card that complies with the rules of the Ministry of Interior. (In case of the Government Official Identification Card, the applicant must bring the House Registration as well).
1.2 If there is any mismatch related to name/surname or date of birth, etc., which is inconsistent with the original valid Thai Citizenship I.D. Card, other relevant official documents such as Change of Name or Surname Certificate, have to be also presented.
1.3 E-Passport fee: 1,000 Baht per entry.
2. Steps of reapplication for a new passport
2.1 Take a queue number.
2.2 Present the valid Thai Citizenship I.D. Card with 13-digit Personal Number to the Office’s receptionist. If there is no 13-digit Personal Number, the applicant must bring the House Registration together with other necessary official documents such as certificates of personal name change, marriage registration, etc. for document authentication.
2.3 Capture the applicant’s biometric data, e.g. height, both left and right finger prints using a scanner, and facial features.
2.4 Apply for a postage service, if desired.
3. Pay 1,000 Baht for application fee (plus 35 Baht for postage service fee if mailing service is requested). Obtain receipt and notification of the E-Passport pick-up date.
3.1 Applicants presenting their application at the Department of Consular Affairs can pick up their e-Passports 2 working days after the application date. If applying for postage service, it will take 5 working days for the passports to be express-mailed to them through EMS.
3.2 If presenting their application at Temporary Passport Offices in Bangkok (Pinklao and Bangna), applicants can pick up their e-Passports 2 working days after the application date. If applying for postage service, it will take 5 working days for the e-Passports being express-mailed to them through EMS.
3.3 Applicants who submit their application at the Temporary Passport Office in provinces and request for postage service will receive their e-Passports within 5 working days.
In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up an automatic gate simulation at Department of Consular Affairs on Chaengwattana Road so that applicants can practice using their e-Passports on an automated machine. The Ministry, therefore, urges applicants to pick-up their e-Passports in person so that they can familiarize themselves with the e-Passport and the automatic immigration system. If necessary, applicants may designate a proxy to pick-up their e-Passports and /or request that their e-Passports be express-mailed to them.
Residence and Dormitories
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NIDA’s on-campus housing is located on the 11th and 12th floor, Bunchana Atthakor Bd. and 1st-3rd floor, NIDA House.
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There are 56 efficiency apartments at Bunchana Atthakor Building and newly modernized 34 rooms at NIDA House.
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The apartments are for rent on a short term or long term basis.
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All of them are fully furnished (e.g., TV, a fridge, a bed, and a mattress).
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Air-conditioning can be provided with an extra charge.
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No cooking is allowed in the apartments.
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There are 2 student canteens located at 1st floor, and 2nd floor, Navamindradhiraj Building |
International students and scholars are given priority to rent the apartments
On-Campus Dormitory
Room Type | Buncha Atthakor Bd. | |
Single | Bht. 5,000/month |
Tel. no. (662) 727-3995-6
Service Time : Monday – Friday 08.30 a.m. – 04.30 p.m.
Room Type | NIDA House (1st-3rd floor) | |
Single/Twin | Bht. 6,000/month |
Tel. no. (662) 727-3995-6
Service Time : Monday – Friday 08.30 a.m. – 04.30 p.m.
Hotels
The Four Wings Hotel |
Contract Rate: Baht 2,500 per night for Single/Twin inclusive of breakfast and VAT.
Address: 333 Srinakarin Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand Tel: + 66 (0) 2 378 8000 Fax: + 66 (0) 2 378 8080 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.grandfourwings.com |
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Pantip Hotel Ladphrao |
Contract Rate: Baht 1,000 per night for Single/Twin inclusive of breakfast and VAT.
Address: 3191-3191/1-428 Ladprao 127, Klongjan, Bangkapi, Bangkapi, 10240 Bangkok, Thailand Tel: + 66 (0) 2 184 4899 Fax: + 66 (0) 2 184 4898 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: https://www.thepantiphotels.com/contact-us.html |
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List of accommodations near NIDA
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Name | Address | Monthly Rate (Baht) | Telephone No. | |
1 | Kesirin | Ladprao 109 | 2,800 (Fan) / 3,500 (A/C) |
02-769-8101-4 081-583-1853 |
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2 | Bangkapi Grand | Ladprao 121 | 2,900 (Fan) / 3,400 (A/C) | 02-733-0301 | |
3 | R.S.R. Mansion | Serithai 1 | 3,000 (A/C) | 02-733-2398 | |
4 | Rasa Place | Serithai 2 | 2,300 (Fan) | 081-336-9113 | |
5 | Krongthong Mansion | Serithai 1 |
4,500 (A/C) (3,900 per month for one year) |
02-733-3555 | |
6 | Wassana Dee | Ladprao 115 | 2,500 (Fan) / 3,000 (A/C) |
02-734-3340-2 086-311-4122 |
Students should apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country before coming to Thailand. It is also possible to arrive on a Tourist or Transit Visa and change it to a Non-Immigrant Visa in Thailand. Although Thailand allows many nationalities to enter for one month without a visa, those arriving in Thailand without a specific visa will need to leave the country in order to obtain the required Non-Immigrant Visa.
How to Apply for a Visa
Non-Thai students need a 'Non-Immigrant ED Visa' for study in Thailand and must have the following items:
1. A completed Visa application form.
2. A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and its copy,
3. Two 4x6 cm full-faced, bareheaded photos taken within the past six months,
4. Transcript/latter of acceptances from the concerned schools/universities or institutes
5. Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agency/Embassies and Consulates/International Organizations/State Enterprises in Thailand
6. Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 baht per person and 40,000 baht per family)
Visa fee
2,000 baht for a single entry (effective for three months) and 5,000 baht for multiple entries (valid for one year)
Validity Period of a Non Immigration Visa
Non-Thai students will be granted a non-immigrant visa valid for 90 days. Qualified persons can obtain an additional 1 year stay permit from the date of entry, referring to Office of Immigration Bureau’s regulations on extension of stay.
Visa extension in Thailand
Non-Thai students can extend their non-immigrant visas before the expiry by submitting documentation as follows:
1. A photocopy of Passport
2. An official letter from Faculty/Institute/College affirming to student status.
3. A one recent photograph (4 x 6 cm.).
4. A completed visa extension form.
5. A visa extension fee of 1,900 baht.
For more information
The address of the Office of Immigration Bureau in central Bangkok is:
Immigration Bureau
Soi Suan Phlu
South Sathorn Road
Thungmahamek, Sathorn
Bangkok 10200
Tel: (0) 2285 5142, (0) 287 3101-10, or (if calling from outside Thailand 66-2-285-5142, 66-2-285-3101 to 3110
Website: www.immigration.go.th
Download form: www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download
Summary of Countries and Territories entitles for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand
1. Diplomatic/Official Passport (Bilateral Agreement)
1.1 Period of stay (30 days):
Brunei | Hong Kong | Mongolia | Singapore |
Cambodia | Indonesia | Myanmar | Vietnam |
China | Laos | Oman | |
Ecuador | Macau | Pakistan (Diplomatic only) |
1.2 Period of stay (90 days):
Albania | Czech Republic | Luxembourg | Russia |
Argentina | Estonia (Diplomatic only) | Malaysia | Slovakia |
Austria | France (Diplomatic only) | Mexico | South Africa |
Belarus (as of 28/12/2015) | Germany | Montenegro | Spain (Diplomatic only) |
Belgium | Hungary | The Netherlands | Sri Lanka |
Bhutan | India | Nepal | Switzerland |
Brazil | Israel | Panama | Tajikistan |
Chile | Italy | Peru | Tunisia |
Colombia |
Japan | The Phillipines | Turkey |
Costa Rica | Korea (ROK) | Poland | Ukraine |
Croatia | Liechtenstein | Romania | Uruguay |
2. Ordinary Passport
2.1 Nationals of the following countries may apply for Visa on Arrival:
Andora | Ethiopia | Maldives | Saudi Arabia |
Bulgaria | India | Malta | Taiwan |
Bhutan | Kazakhstan | Mauritius | Ukraine |
China | Latvia | Romania | Uzbekistan |
Cyprus | Lithuania | San Marino |
2.2 Nationals of the following countries may enter Thailand without a visa (Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme):
Australia | Greece | Malaysia | Slovenia |
Austria | Hong Kong | Monaco | Spain |
Belgium | Hungary | The Netherlands | South Africa |
Bahrain | Iceland | New Zealand | Sweden |
Brazil* | Indonesia | Norway | Swizerland |
Brunei | Ireland | Oman | Turkey |
Canada | Israel | Peru* | UAE |
Czech Republic | Italy | The Phillippines | UK |
Denmark | Japan | Poland | USA |
Estonia | Korea (ROK)* | Portugal | Vietnam |
Finland | Kuwait | Qatar | |
France | Liechtenstein | Singapore | |
Germany | Luxembourg | Slovak |
2.3 Nationals of the following countries may enter Thailand without visa (Bilateral Agreement):
2.3.1 Period of days (14 days):
Cambodia
Myanmar (International Airport only)
2.3.2 Period of days (30 days):
Hong Kong
Laos
Macau
Mongolia
Russia
Vietnam
2.3.3 Period of days (90 days):
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Korea (ROK)
Peru