Thailand Visa Guide for our courses

When planning to attend our Thai cooking courses, it’s essential to understand the visa options available to visit and stay in Thailand.

THAILAND VISA OPTIONS

01

Tourist Visa

Standard visa for visiting Thailand

Recommended for most students

02

Visa Exemption Scheme

Enter Thailand without a visa

Recommended for students who are eligible (details below)

03

Destination Thailand Visa

Visa for long term stay

Recommended for students seeking a long term stay

1. Tourist Visa

For most students who want to plan ahead, we recommend getting a Tourist Visa.

Who is eligible?

For everyone visiting Thailand for tourism purposes.
Download our PDF : Thai Tourist Visa summary

Duration of Stay:

Allows you to stay in Thailand 60 days, which can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office.
Download our PDF : Visa extension in Thailand – how to extend my stay ?

Requirements:

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Confirmed travel itinerary

Price:

30 to 50 USD depending on the embassy/consulate.

How to apply?

Apply online on the Thai e-visa official website or apply at a Thai embassy/consulate in your home country before traveling.

2. Visa Exemption Scheme

If you don’t have a Tourist Visa, you can enter Thailand without visa under the visa exemption scheme.

Who is eligible?

Citizens from 77 countries can enter Thailand without visa.
Download our PDF : Thailand Visa exemption – am I eligible ?
For more details, please check the official press release for Visa exemption from the Thai government.

Duration of Stay:

Allows you to stay in Thailand from 15 to 30 days (depending on your nationality), which can be extended once up to 30 days at a local immigration office.
Download our PDF : Visa extension in Thailand – how to extend my stay ?

Requirements:

  • A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry
  • Proof of adequate funds (20,000 Baht per person)
  • A return flight ticket.

Price:

Free.

How to apply?

No prior application is necessary. Eligible travelers receive the exemption upon arrival in Thailand at the airport immigration.

3. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

The DTV is a 5-year multiple-entry visa designed for students and long-term visitors.

Who is eligible?

Individuals seeking an extended stay in Thailand.

Duration of Stay:

Stay in Thailand up to 5 years.
Allows a 180-day stay per entry, with multiple entries permitted during 5 years.

Requirements:

  • Valid passport
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Proof of permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted
  • Evidence of financial stability (bank statements showing at least 500,000 THB for 3 months)
  • Confirmation letter and other documents from Siam Culinary Academy
  • Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality or the country where the application is submitted
  • In some cases, other documents can be required by your local embassy

Price:

10,000 Baht in your local currency at your embassy.

How to apply?

Enroll our course and apply for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) with the confirmation letter from our school. Visit our Destination Thailand Visa page to get more details.