Is the Education Visa Non-ED the right fit for Saudi applicants?
Core eligibility: รับเข้าโรงเรียน/มหาวิทยาลัยที่ MoE รับรอง · หนังสือรับรองการศึกษา · ค่าเทอม.
Most Saudi applicants for this visa fit the profile: Halal hospitality investment + medical-tourism clinics + condos. Top locations: Bangkok (Sukhumvit Soi 3/Nana), Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi.
Saudi nationals qualify fully for the Education Visa Non-ED with no source-country restriction.
Benefits for Saudi holders
• อยู่ตามหลักสูตร • ต่ออายุได้ • ใช้สำหรับเรียนภาษาไทยได้
Source-country documents from Saudi Arabia
Passport (≥ 18 months validity) · 4×6 cm white-background photos · latest TM.6 / arrival card.
6–12 months of bank statements from a Saudi Arabia financial institution showing average balance and income flow.
Personal documents (birth · marriage · police clearance) translated from Arabic to Thai and MFA-attested + Thai Embassy-legalised in Saudi Arabia.
Our in-house Notary Public (Lawyers Council of Thailand) and certified Arabic ↔ Thai translators clear documents in 2–5 business days.
Filing process at ตม. / กระทรวงศึกษา
1) Free 30-minute pre-screening (Arabic or English) — confirms eligibility and total cost.
2) Collect, translate, legalise (Apostille/MFA), courier back to Thailand.
3) Prepare petition, file online/offline at ตม. / กระทรวงศึกษา with our representative present.
4) Interview (if required) + biometrics + visa/E-Visa issuance.
5) Ongoing: 90-day Report · Re-entry Permit · Work Permit · renewals — all managed by us.
Tax considerations Saudi applicants often miss
Tax residency: 180+ days/year in Thailand = Thai tax resident. Plan with a Thai tax adviser BEFORE wiring funds in.
Double Tax Treaty: Thailand ↔ Saudi Arabia — we obtain a Certificate of Residence so you can claim the credit at home.
education visas do not carry a special tax rate, but standard Thai deductions still apply.
Why Saudi clients choose NYC Legal
100+ Saudi cases per year — we know how your home-country bank and notary will format documents.
Notary + lawyer + MOF-registered tax accountant on one team. No multi-firm coordination needed.
Status updates in Arabic at every step, photo of every document, online tracking dashboard.
FAQ
Can Saudi nationals apply for the Education Visa Non-ED?
Yes — eligibility centres on: รับเข้าโรงเรียน/มหาวิทยาลัยที่ MoE รับรอง / หนังสือรับรองการศึกษา. We assess your case free in 30 minutes.
What is the all-in cost?
Starts at quoted on request + government fees + Saudi Arabia translation/Apostille costs (quoted on real documents).
How long does it take?
15–30 business days at ตม. / กระทรวงศึกษา once source-country documents are complete.
Can it be done while I am still in Saudi Arabia?
Yes — sign a POA at the Thai Embassy in Saudi Arabia (or Apostille). We file end-to-end.
Does this visa allow me to work in Thailand?
A separate Work Permit must be obtained from the Department of Employment — we file it in parallel.
Is renewal easy?
We handle renewal + 90-day Report + Re-entry Permit so you never have to queue at Immigration yourself.