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Thailand Non-Immigrant ED — foreign Buddhist monk study

7 facts quoted from the official source

Study as a foreign Buddhist monk.

Route type
Cultural, religious & volunteer
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe responsible religious or educational authority must support the study basis.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsThe status covers the accepted religious study and not ordinary employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe central fee schedule states THB 2,000 for a single-entry non-immigrant visa and THB 5,000 for a multiple-entry visa.via mfa.go.th · checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA single-entry non-immigrant visa is normally valid for three months and initially permits a stay of up to 90 days.via mfa.go.th
  • Renewal or extensionA qualifying holder may request an extension up to one year; approval is discretionary and depends on the relevant purpose.via mfa.go.th
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: Study as a foreign Buddhist monk.

Every answer is quoted from the official image.mfa.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source image.mfa.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other cultural, religious & volunteer routes to Thailand.

Non-Immigrant O — state enterprise, social welfare or volunteer dutyNon-Immigrant R — missionary or religious activity
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