Do you need a visa to study in Thailand?

For the Semester in Thailand program, you WILL need to obtain a long term Student Visa. It’s extremely important that you continue to check your email regularly, as your Program Coordinator will be emailing you a  visa instructions packet which contains important information regarding how and when to apply for your Thailand Student visa.  We’ve also included the visa instructions at the bottom of this page for your convenience.

Please read through this information carefully, as visa instructions can be complicated, and materials can take weeks or months to obtain.

IMPORTANT: CISabroad will only advise students on visa procedures for travel requirements for your CISabroad program only. It would be great if you were able to travel before or after your program, however CISabroad is not responsible for advising students on potential visa issues if they plan to travel internationally before or after the program dates.  Please research visa regulations carefully to ensure that your stay is legal, and to avoid unwelcome surprises!

These instructions are intended for US passport holders. International students must also be aware of additional documentation and/or processing time needed for their visas. Please contact your Program Coordinator to discuss your visa.

All consulates have varying visa processing times and/or requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their assigned consulate’s visa processing period and to send in their complete visa application well enough in advance to allow adequate time for processing. Each consulate lists the visa processing period on their website. Note: Required documents for your visa are always subject to change at the discretion of the consulate.  We’ll do our best to keep you up to date on what is needed.  Call us if you have any questions!

Here are the Thailand Student Visa Instructions.