What is an Australian Student Visa for Thai?
Australian student visa is for prospective Thai students who would like to travel to Australia to study in ELICOS*, primary and secondary course, vocational training, higher education, post graduate research and some non-award courses. The prospective students need to lodge the application at the Australian Visa Application Center in Bangkok. You must disclose information on every previous visa applications and you should provide as much information as possible at the time of lodgement.
*ELICOS = English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students
Eligibility
Those who are eligible to apply for this type of visa are Thai nationals or foreigners holding relevant resident status in Thailand. The applicants must provide both the original documents and a set of clear copies. All originals will be returned to you after the copies have been certified. You must also provide an English translation of any document issued in a different language.
It is important to provide evidence of sufficient funds for the first 12 months to support yourself (the prospective student) and family members included in the application. You must show funds that you can cover the cost of a return fare, tuition costs, and living costs. Sufficient funds would be taken into consideration only if it have already been liquidated and held as a money deposit. Required documents for Australian Student Visa Thailand application are as follow:
- Application form
- A non-refundable visa application charge
- Recent photo
- Passport
- Thai National ID card
- Confirmation of Enrolment
- Military discharge papers, if applicable
- Medical examination
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of income from the sponsor (family), if any
- Evidence of relationship with the sponsor (family), if any
- Character check
- Educational qualifications and course completion certificates
- Original copy of permission Letter to exit Thailand *
* This letter is required if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old. The applicant can file a petition for this permission letter to the district office in their residential area.
Requirements
To be qualified for this visa, you must:
- Have a letter of support from your government
- Not be accompanied by dependent children
- Not have previously entered Australia on Work and Holiday visa
- Hold a degree or post high school diploma from an accredited institution.
- Be Competent in English
- Pass the health requirements
- Pass the character requirements
- Show proof of sufficient funds to support the first months of your holiday stay
* This letter is required if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old. The applicant can file a petition for this permission letter to the district office in their residential area.
What We Can Do For You
Our Australian Visa in Thailand service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:
- Full review of your sponsor and your own personal and employment history
- Consultation and confirmation what type of visitor visa is appropriate for you
- Comprehensive checklist of required documents for you and your sponsor (if any)
- Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application
- Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
- Careful arrangement of all correspondence with the government agencies
- Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if any)
- Unlimited assistance over the phone with our Australian Visa specialists