Teaching

The Royal Thai Embassy, Stockholm will handle visa applicants only from holders of Swedish and Latvian passport, and from those who have residence permits in Sweden.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Application form (click here to download)
  • Original passport
  • Copy of passport (the page with your information)
  • Two photographs
  • An original official letter of acceptance from employing institute or school in Thailand.
  • A copy of school License (must be certified true copy with signature by School Principal/Manager )
  • A copy of the License of School Manager. (must be certified true copy with signature by School Principal/Manager)
  • Letter of Approval From Government Agencies such as  THE OFFICE OF THE PRIVATE EDUCATION COMMISSION,  THE OFFICE OF THE BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION.
  • Your Orginal Criminal record clearance certificate from Swedish Police (English only)
  • Evidence of your educational qualification such as diplomas or teaching certificates.
  • Evidence of previous work and Teaching experience or related experiences

 

Conditions for the Recruitment of Foreign Teachers in Thailand

  1. Foreign teachers who wish to teach the English language in the institutions of higher education must have the following requirements:1.1 A Master Degree or Ph.D. in related fields;1.2 Specific requirements, conditions, and salary will be determined by the institutions of higher education;
  2. Foreign teacher who wishes to teach English language in vocational institutions must have the following requirements:2.1 A Bachelor Degree or higher2.2 Teaching experience or related experiences;2.3 Foreign teachers without English background/degree must obtain a record of training certificate, test or diploma to verify their English proficiency;2.4 Specific requirements conditions and salary will be determined by vocational institutions (salary rate within the range fixed by the Ministry of Finance of Thailand)
  3. Foreign teacher who wishes to teach English language in public and private institutions must have the following requirements;3.1 A Bachelor Degree or higher;3.2 Academic records in specific fields or related fields;3.3 Knowledge/teaching experience and must be must be trained in Thai language and culture course;3.4 Teachers who are non-native English speakers must be fluent in English skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writings, and should have at least 550 TOEFL score or 5.5 IELTS score;3.5 Specific requirements conditions and salary will be determined by academic institutions (salary rate within the range fixed by the Ministry of Finance of Thailand)

VISA FEE

  • 700 SEK for single entry
  • Visa fee paid in CASH ONLY when submitting application.
  • Visa fee may be changed without prior notice

Note

  • The Embassy does not provide copy or printing service. 
  • The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents.
  •  The Embassy will REJECT your visa application if your document above is not completed.
  • Do not apply for a visa earlier than 3 months before your arrival date to Thailand.
  • The Embassy will not return the fee paid for visa application in case the applicants apply for visa too early than 3 months so that the applicants MUST check period of stay and arrival date to Thailand by yourself carefully.

  • PROCESSING TIME (with completed documents)
    In-person or by a representative: 3 business days Collection date for the visa is specified on a payment receipt. Always bring the receipt when collecting a visa.

  • Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents, or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice.

  • The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to refuse a visa to an applicant with insufficient documents or if the reasons are given are not fully supported. The visa fee is non-refundable.