What is the Cost of Muay Thai or Cooking Courses for an ED Visa?

The school fee for a 12-month Muay Thai or cooking course that qualifies for an ED visa ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 Baht. Add our agency service fee of 13,500 Baht plus the embassy fee of approximately 10,000 Baht for a main-applicant total of 23,500 Baht on top of the course cost.

The Specifics

• The course must be a full 1-year (12-month) program for Muay Thai or cooking to support the ED visa.
• School fees fall between 30,000 and 50,000 Baht depending on the provider; specific examples include 24,610 Baht in one case and up to 52,900 Baht for a 12-month cooking program at certain schools.
• Our agency service fee for the main applicant is 13,500 Baht; the embassy fee is approximately 10,000 Baht, making 23,500 Baht total for the visa processing portion.
• For dependents, the combined agency and embassy fee is 22,000 Baht per person.
• The school handles registration with the Ministry of Education (about 1 month) before the visa application stage (10-15 business days).
• A bank account showing 500,000 Baht (or equivalent) must be maintained for 3 consecutive months prior to application.
• ED visas obtained this way allow stays of 6-12 months; you cannot work in Thailand on this visa.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

We can enroll you directly in a suitable Muay Thai gym or cooking school in Bangkok or Pattaya. Most students begin the process from outside Thailand for smoother approval. If you already hold a Muay Thai certificate, the same fee structure applies.

Keep in mind that timing matters. Some people enter first on a tourist visa then switch, but you must watch expiry dates carefully. The course itself does not always require full daily attendance once the visa is approved; our guide on ED visa class attendance rules explains the practical side.

For those focused on Muay Thai, read our detailed post everything you need to know about the Muay Thai study visa before you start.

Costs can vary slightly by school and your personal situation. The cleanest way to lock in accurate numbers and smooth paperwork is to work with us from the beginning.

Get in touch with Thai Kru Visa Agency here and we will register you in the right 12-month course and handle every step of the ED visa process.