Can I apply for the new DTV visa with just a one-day Thai cooking course?

Jul 19, 2024
4 months ago
Graeme ******
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Question about the new DTV visa. Can I apply for this new visa if I book and have confirmation of a thai cooking course? Typically the course class only lasts for a day? Is this valid?
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The user inquires about the eligibility to apply for the new DTV visa with only a one-day cooking course booked. Responses indicate uncertainty, suggesting that this visa's criteria are not well-established yet. It's recommended to seek clarification from the embassy or relevant authorities, as the visa's requirements are still ambiguous.
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Rob *******
I would like to know about the Soft Power to as i would like to train MuayThai, but not at the same place for 6 months, & i wouldn’t like to prebook a gym as i want to try a few out
Donna *******
This was response from Canberra someone asked on FB page

the keyword is “frequent.” Please consult the cooking academy/ institution if they can come up with any letter/ evident to prove that there are frequent activities you will be participating.
Džeina *********
@Graeme *****
following, please keep us updated 🙏🏻
Frank-Steven ***********
Doubt it. From what I remember, some consulates said 6 months + activities count. Then again, the government announcements and example before explicitly mentioned cooking classes. While the workcation / remote working side of things is pretty clear, the "Thai Soft Power" category remains a mystery. Time will tell.
Graeme ******
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Hi all just got off the phone with the thai embassy in London. Had a great conversation about a DTV for the softer reasons like cooking, boxing etc. You need to have confirmation of being on a course or courses totalling 3 months inside Thailand. This can be made up of a 3 month course learning thai cooking or could be made up of 3 x 1 month courses which could include cooking for 1 month, learning a musical instrument I.e. the guitar for 1 month and another month of boxing. Each course would need your name on it and what the course covers I.e. an itinerary and a date of when the course is to take place. I.e. one after the other so giving a total.of 3 months within a 180 day period. They only ask for this for the first year only so after your 3 months of training you have a 5 year visa!! I hope this helps
Derek *******
@Graeme *****
, this sounds interesting. Does the 500k funds need to stay in the bank, similar to the retirement visa or only need to show proof of funds on application?
Graeme ******
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@Derek ******
the 500k was just on application the embassy never said it needed to be in your account lond term.
Frank-Steven ***********
@Graeme *****
Thank you for sharing. Very helpful as an assessment of how London handles it. I suspect different consulates will have different requirements. But maybe what you mentioned will be a good base line indicator.
Graeme ******
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@Frank-Steven **********
agree for a 5 year visa even a 6 month course only happens once? What about the other 4.
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years left on the visa?
Frank-Steven ***********
@Graeme *****
No idea what the thinking behind opening the DTV for attending classes was - the ED visa were already in place for that (albeit bureaucratic). But, if it works, be happy, free, and enjoy.
Andrew ***********
@Frank-Steven **********
I don't think they thought much haha 😅
Bob *******
@Graeme *****
and when the embassy gives you an answer, kindly share it with us here 🙏
Graeme ******
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@Bob ******
absolutely Bob I have just sent an email and will follow up with them in the morning
Brandon ************
That's going to be a decision made by your local embassy that you apply through. You need to contact them and ask as this visa is only 3 days old. You're not going to get any answers here.
Graeme ******
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@Brandon ***********
thanks Brandon I will.ask the London embassy
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