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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand if I have a bank balance but no income? What are the requirements for cooking or Muay Thai classes?
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Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERi have the bank balance but no income, can i still get the dtv for cooking/muay thai etc? what is the simplest/cheapest one and is there minimum requirements for classes you have to attend?
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You can apply for a DTV visa for cooking or Muay Thai in Thailand without a source of income, provided you have a minimum bank balance of THB 500,000. While income is not mandatory, you may need to attend a minimum number of classes, usually around 5 per month, though this can vary by program. Make sure to get a legitimate invitation from the school, and note that requirements may differ based on nationality. It's advisable to consult with the embassy to confirm specific conditions.
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Al ****
Ask your embassy directly as they all differ, I was approved in Canberra with 500k baht and stating I am unemployed
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Al ***
for soft power? Did you choose a course?Al ****
Anonymous participant talk to your embassy directly, everyone on this page will tell you conflicting things and they are not going to be the ones approving or denying your application
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Anonymous participant yes
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Arun ***************
You can still apply for DTV visa with cooking school or muay thai gym without income. We've had many students approved they DTV visa with our cooking school without having income. Most important is having the minimum required THB500,000.
Feel free to reach out to ask any more questions, we've assisted over 300 students get their DTV visa with our cooking school so we are familiar with the process.
Feel free to reach out to ask any more questions, we've assisted over 300 students get their DTV visa with our cooking school so we are familiar with the process.
Fa**
With some document tweaks you certainly can.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Fa**
what do you meanReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Just tell them you'll be in Thailand for 1-2 years, not the full 5 years, and 1 million is enough for that period.
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You’re good as long as you have the 500k in your account. Income isn’t mandatory. For cooking or Muay Thai, you’ll need to attend a minimum number of classes—usually about 5 per month—but it varies by program. Just get a legit invitation from the school and you should be fine.
Reed **********
Anonymous participant 517 I see many people being asked for tax return and or proof of income after initial submission at various embassies
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Robert *******
No, you do not have to attend classes, you also do not have to apply and you do not have to fly towards Thailand. Save your money as living without income is very expensive.
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I have a well-known agency legit 101%.
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Ray *****
GoldPineapple1806 if it's 101% it's definitely not legit
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Maybe you are fooling people, I'm trying to help people who need serious assistance.Reply to
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Thai ************
Yes, you can get it, it depends on your nationality, too. You should take a minimum 6 months course.
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so is that enough for the 5 years or have to book something every year?Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant For now no check but no guarantee for the long-term.
Thai ************
At the moment, there are no checks at the border, if you're continuing the activity or not.
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