U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand

Q: What is the duration of the internship program?

A: The internship program typically lasts for approximately two months. The exact start and end dates may vary and are reviewed each year. Please check with MissionThailandFNSIP@state.gov. for further confirmation.

Q: How many positions can you apply for?

A: We offer multiple internship positions covering a wide range of work across Mission Thailand. Applicants may select and apply for up to three positions.

Q: How many interns do you accept each time? And how many apply?

A: It depends on the requests from the hiring office. We typically have more than 30 interns participating in each session.

Q: What are the qualifications to apply for the internship program?

A: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Thai citizen or permanent legal resident with authorization to work;
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of participation in the program;
• Must be a full-time third-year undergraduate student at an accredited university in Thailand, with at least one semester remaining before graduation;
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80;
• Must possess a good working knowledge of English;
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and security determination (after selection)

Q: Do you require English proficiency or English test scores?

A: No formal English proficiency test is required. However, applicants must be able to communicate effectively and have a good working knowledge of English. The hiring officer will assess English proficiency during the interview.

Q: How to apply for the internship program?

A: Internship positions must be officially advertised. When the application is open, applicants should submit a complete online application via the U.S. Embassy website . Please note that the application period and internship dates may vary each year, so applicants should check with MissionThailandFNSIP@state.gov for the most up-to-date information.

Q: Which criteria are the most important?

A: All criteria are required to pass the pre-screen review. For example, candidates should be quick learners, reliable, communicate clearly, work well in a team, and show a positive, proactive attitude.

Q: Any tips on how to write the application?

A: Complete all questions on the online application, carefully follow the instructions, and specifically document your qualifications—including education, work experience, language, skills, and job knowledge—related to the position; the application takes about 45–60 minutes, so please allow enough time to finish it in one sitting.

Q: How can we prepare to apply for the internship?

A: To prepare for the internship, check the website regularly for vacancy announcements (VAs), practice mock interviews in English, and gather required documents, including your ID card, the most updated academic transcript, and a student verification letter.

Q: Do you need to study International Relations to intern here? /What areas of studies are accepted?

A: No, you do not need to study International Relations to intern here. We accept a wide variety of majors, including Accounting, Asian Studies, Business Administration (Finance), Thai Studies, Political Science, Language and Intercultural Communication, Communication Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, English Literature, Business English/French, Design Business, Engineering, Technology, and Management. Some hiring offices may request specific majors, such as Law or Media, depending on the position.

Q: Can high school students apply?

A: No.

Q: Do the interns get paid?

A: No.

Q: Is the internship open to other nationalities?

A: The FNSIP is open only to Thai citizens or permanent legal residents authorized to work. Students of other nationalities living in Thailand on a Non-ED visa are considered temporary residents and are not authorized to work, so they are not eligible for this program.

Q: What kind of tasks do the interns do?

A: This depends on the job for which they were selected.  Interns can perform any tasks assigned or guided by their supervisor. Examples of learning activities, skill development, or professional exposure interns may expect to gain during the internship such as

• Participate in Respected Section’s meetings, events and special program, including support activities for the 4^th of July celebration.
• Gain hands-on experience in event coordination, logistics, and community engagement.
• Develop communication and teamwork skills by working with section leaders, staff, and volunteers.
• Build professionals exposure through networking with organizational partners.
• Learn organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skill in real-world setting.

Q: After the internship, can we apply for employment?

A: YES!  You can apply for as many as positions for which you meet all qualifications of each vacancy announcement, including positions that you may have interviewed but were not selected for in the past. Each job vacancy announcement has specific criteria for consideration as follows:

• Type of candidates: Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for the position which you apply for. To learn more about eligibility, click Who May Apply .
• Qualification Requirements: You must meet all qualification requirements of the position to be considered for the position.
• Required documents: Different position may require different supporting documents. Please review your application packet before submitting your application. You need to clarify your qualifications clearly on the online application such as education, work experience, language, skills and job knowledge related to the requirements of each position. For example, if the position requires Thai and English skills, you must clarify both language skills in your online application.

It is your responsibility to clarify all requirement qualifications and upload all required documents by the deadline of each vacancy announcement.