Guideline to Apply for a Student Visa (ED Plus)
- Please fill in your information on the online application form, including the name of the Thai embassy/consulate where you plan to apply for the visa.
(After you get an acceptance to be a new student, in the admission reg cmu will suggest the link) - We will use your information to prepare the necessary supporting documents for your student visa application at the Thai embassy/consulate in your country.
- We will send the documents to your email / upload the file to the web where you filled in the information.
- You must apply for a student visa (ED Plus) at the Thai embassy/consulate nearest to your home city.
Important Information for Students Coming to Chiang Mai:
Entering Thailand on a tourist visa and then attempting to convert it to a student visa within the country is strictly prohibited.
The Chiang Mai Immigration Office cannot process this change.
To avoid delays and potential issues, you must obtain a student visa (ED Plus) before traveling to Thailand.
Please wait for your student visa documents and complete the application process in your home country.
Health Insurance
All CMU international students are required to maintain comprehensive health insurance coverage for the entire duration of their stay in Thailand.
The insurance plan must cover medical expenses, including hospitalization, emergency care, and outpatient treatment.
Insurance Options:
- Purchase insurance from your home country: Obtain a health insurance plan before arriving in Thailand.
- Purchase insurance in Thailand: Acquire a health insurance policy upon arrival.
Insurance Claims: In case of a medical emergency, please contact your insurance provider to initiate a claim.
CMU Health Center: The university health center offers basic medical services to students.
However, it is essential to have comprehensive health insurance for comprehensive coverage.
Regarding the regulations (Full paper with English and Chinese translations)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10wCqcKqFocnDDSRaBYqr0_dpGsfMqmLl/view?usp=sharing
Updated 23/7/2025
Faculty of Fine Arts CMU students’ VISA team:
– Ms. Meviga Han-gla (meviga.h@cmu.ac.th)
– Ms. Chanutkarn Phetsrichot (chanutkarn.p@cmu.ac.th)
Tel: +66 (0) 53 944829
Office: 2nd floor Faculty of Fine Arts CMU main office