Can I get a DTV visa for attending a one-day cooking class in Thailand?

Dec 18, 2024
2 days ago
Lulu ****
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Guys for DTV I can attend cooking class as I see right? But it just doesn't make sense to me since the cooking class is only for 1 day. Will I still get accepted?
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The discussion focuses on whether a one-day cooking class would be sufficient for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand. Several comments express skepticism regarding the likelihood of approval, emphasizing that embassies have varying requirements and suggesting that longer courses might be necessary for visa approval. Concerns about the authenticity of schools claiming DTV approval and the tightening of visa rules are also mentioned.
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Jennifer ******
Only approved cooking classes, not just any cooking class.
Will ************
I think all this is going to be tightened up over time and there will be one universal standard across all Embassies based on the strictest now. It won’t be easy.
Erik *******
Cooking class might not be the easiest. For some embassies, only a proof of a random medical appointment can make the deal:

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Peter ******
No one can tell you with certainty as all Embassies seem to abide by different rules , but why would you need a 5 year visa for a one day course ?
Erik *******
@Peter *****
The point is to get the DTV visa. And some embassies give it like candy.
Peter ******
@Erik ******
No one can say for sure because Embassies dont all follow the same rules
Erik *******
@Peter *****
Like candies …
Peter ******
@Erik ******
Not really, I try to avoid sugary foods
Erik *******
@Peter *****
One can say for sure when you focus on one embassy and get a great feedback like this :

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Lulu ****
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@Erik ******
do you know which embassy is easy ?
Erik *******
@Lulu ***
Check the link I posted below 👇🏼
Lulu ****
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@Erik ******
only Jakarta? How bout vietnam hcmc? Are they fine? If Jakarta asks for 3 months statement then it's impossible for me. I can only show them the end amount .

Is ho chi minh city strict? Have you heart about it
Erik *******
@Lulu ***
Sorry. No. But search on this group using the search function. I’m sure there is some info about HCMC applications.
Lulu ****
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@Erik ******
thank you!
Brandon ************
Doubtful that an embassy will accept a 1 day cooking class to give you a 5 year visa. Each embassy sets their own requirements. There have been reports of embassies accepting multiple week classes, some accepting 1-6 months of classes, and some requiring at least 6 months of classes.

There have also been reports of schools claiming they are "DTV approved" which is a blatant lie because each embassy decides what qualifies and what doesn't, not the school. One person even made a post about their embassy rejecting their DTV application when they applied based on a school that claimed to be "DTV approved"
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