Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is possible to apply for a change of visa status from a Tourist Visa (TR Visa) or visa exemption entry to an ED Visa without leaving Thailand.

To apply for an ED Visa, you will need to prepare the following documents:

• Original passport with at least 6 months validity remaining
• Recent passport-size photograph in formal attire (4 x 6 cm)
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
• TM30 document
• E-Visa document (required for Tourist Visa holders)
• Thai phone number

Please note that additional documents may be required depending on the Immigration Office and current regulations.

ED Visa process usually takes approximately 40–65 days after enrolment and submission of the required documents.

Yes, you can apply for an ED Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.

Yes, students are responsible for extending their ED Visa according to Thai Immigration requirements. The school will provide the necessary supporting documents for the extension process.

No. As Liberty Global School is in Bangkok, all ED Visa extensions and related procedures must be completed at Government Complex Chaengwattana.

The number of your ED Visa extensions depends on the programme and course duration you have enrolled in.

During your studies, you will be required to extend your ED Visa at the Immigration Office according to the schedule applicable to your course. Our staff will guide you through each step of the visa extension process and inform you when your next extension is due.

Please note that visa regulations and procedures are subject to change by the Immigration Office. Any applicable visa fees and government charges are the student's responsibility.

No. ED Visa is for educational purposes only and does not permit students to work in Thailand.

Yes. You must submit a 90-day report either online or at a Thai Immigration Office. The report starts with the first visa extension, and failure to complete it may result in a penalty fee by immigration.

Yes. Students can apply to open a bank account after receiving their ED Visa stamp. The school will provide the necessary supporting documents for the application (free of charge at first time).

Please note that bank account approval is subject to each bank’s policies and requirements, and the final decision is made by the bank.

Yes, but you must obtain a re-entry permit from the Thai Immigration Office or the airport immigration counter before leaving Thailand. Without a re-entry permit, your ED Visa will be automatically cancelled upon departure.

Please note that a re-entry permit does not guarantee entry back into Thailand. The final decision to allow entry is made by the Immigration Officer upon arrival.

Students are responsible for completing the required procedures and fees before travelling. We recommend informing the school in advance if you plan to travel abroad during your study period.

Yes. Students are required to maintain at least 80% attendance in accordance with school and Immigration requirements.

Although our Thai Language Programme is 14 months, ED Visa is valid for a limited study period according to Ministry of Education regulations. Students must leave Thailand and apply for a new ED Visa to continue the remaining Advanced course.

Yes. The school will provide the required supporting documents and guide students through the visa application and extension process.

No. Immigration fees, visa extension fees, re-entry permit fees, and other government charges are paid separately by the student.

You can make a payment from overseas via an international bank transfer. Please contact us at finance@libertyglobaleducation.com to receive the bank transfer details.

Yes. A refund is available only if your ED Visa application is rejected by the Immigration Office. The tuition fee will be refunded, excluding the documentation and administrative fee of THB 1,500.

Yes. Parking is available on the 3A, 4th, and 5th floors. Students can receive 2 hours of free parking with the school stamp.

Our school is conveniently located within walking distance of BTS Nana Station and MRT Sukhumvit Station. For convenient access, please use Exit 3 at Nana Station when travelling by BTS and Exit 3 at Sukhumvit Station when travelling by MRT.

Yes. The building has canteens, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. There are also many street food options available nearby.

Yes. Liberty Global School is conveniently located in central Bangkok, with easy access to various shopping and lifestyle destinations. Nearby malls include Terminal 21 and Robinson Sukhumvit. Students can also easily reach Emporium, EmQuartier, Central Embassy, CentralWorld, Mercury Ville, Central Rama 9, and Fortune Town IT Mall by BTS or MRT.

Yes. Several money exchange services are available near the school.