Student Services

Visa Services

One of the quality objectives that Stamford aims to achieve is to provide best services to students. With this in mind, the Student Services Department caters to the needs of all full time students enrolled at Stamford.

According to the Immigration regulations, international students intending to study in Thailand have to apply for their student visa (Non-immigrant ED/O) through the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate located in their home country. Normally, the student visa application takes 2 working days for approval from the authorities.

At Stamford International University, the Student Services Department assists international students in this area.

All services are meant for full time students with proper Non-Immigrant (Class ED / O) Visas subject to condition as outlined below. Forms are available from the Student Services Department at the campus.

 

Stay Permit Extension
  • Student Services Department applies for Non-Immigrant (Class ED/O) Stay Permit Extension based on requests made by current full time students (12 credits or equivalent a term).
  • Those who register for less than 12 credits are considered part-time and will not be given extension of stay.
  • The University will be responsible for the stay permit extension fee of Baht 1,900. Permit will be extended up to a period of one year, on each occasion.

Students are required to apply not less than 30 days before the expiration of the visa.

Procedure

Those who fail to comply are liable to a fine of ฿500.00 (Five Hundred Thai Baht) for each day past expiration. Bureau of Immigration will collect the fees when you exit Thailand.

Re-entry Permit
  • Current visas remain valid while temporarily outside Thailand.
  • Student Services Department applies for Re-Entry Permits at the request of the students.
  • Student Services Department needs at least 3 days for processing.
    • Immigration at Chaeng Watthana may be able to process in the same day for applications submitted in morning.

 

Procedure
  • Complete Re-Entry Permit Form (TM.8) Download icon
  • Pay Baht 1,000 (Single) 3,800 (Multiple) at the University Cashier.
  • Submit to the Student Services Department:
    • Completed Re-Entry Permit Form
    • Receipt of payment
    • Passport
90-Day Notice
  • All non-Thai students must notify their places of residence to the Bureau of Immigration every 90 days.
  • Student Services Department submits 90-day Notices at the request of the students.
  • Student Services Department needs at least 3 days for processing.
  • Students are required to apply for not less than 3 days before expiry of previous 90-Day Notice.
  • Expired 90-Day Notice can be renewed by exiting Thailand on Re-Entry Permit or obtaining new visa abroad.
  • Those who fail to comply are liable to a fine of Baht 5,000 with an additional fine of 200 baht for each day past expiration. Bureau of Immigration may collect fee upon exiting Thailand.
Procedure
Visa Letter
  • The Visa letters are used to apply for new visas abroad at any Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate.
  • Student Services Department issues Visa Letters at the request of the students.
  • Student Services Department needs at least 3 days for processing.
Procedure
  • Pay Baht 100/letter to the University Cashier.
  • Submit to Student Services Department: receipt of the payment and passport.
Point of Entry / Exit
TM. Card
  • A card issued prior to entry and attached to passport by Immigration.
  • TM. card must be retained and attached to passport at all times until next exit from Thailand.
Stamps
  • Immigration Officials issue Stay Permit by stamping passport at the point of entry. The Stamp provides the date of Stay Permit expiry.
  • Non-Thai students are legally not allowed to work in Thailand. If a student becomes legally employed with a Work Permit, they must change their visa status accordingly with their employer and they may also be required to sign a letter releasing Stamford International University of any visa / immigration responsibility.
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