Can I obtain a 5-year DTV visa by completing a 2-week Thai cooking course?

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Nov 26, 2024

14 hours ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey Guys,

I am looking into doing a 2 week to 6 week Thai Cooking course to attain a DTV visa. I emailed the school and they said their students who have already taken the course have been given a 5 year visa (must leave every 180 days). 

I can't help but think and feel it can't be true, doing a 2 week up to 6 week course and getting a 5 year visa is ringing some alarm bells in me. 

Has anyone here done this and been successful? 

I would really appreciate some insights and proof if it has worked for you. 

Thank you very much

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the possibility of acquiring a 5-year DTV (Non-Immigrant D Visa for Education) visa by taking a short 2 to 6-week Thai cooking course. Many commenters express skepticism, citing inconsistencies in embassy requirements, with some embassies requiring courses of at least 6 months. There are warnings about the risks of applying with a short course and suggestions to opt for longer educational commitments to meet visa criteria.

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Wannikea *********

Do not apply with a 2 week course, 3 months minimum.

12 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Wannikea ********

really?

The school I’m talking with said I can do a 2 week, 4 week, or 6 week course

8 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant then take the 6 week course

8 hours ago

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Wannikea *********

Jay *****

@Wannikea ********

wrong. Approved with 1 month.

9 hours ago

Wannikea *********

@Jay ****

it was a suggestion, not a fact

8 hours ago

Jay *****

@Wannikea ********

why suggest more than necessary?

7 hours ago

Jay *****

@Wannikea ********

well you didn't say that

7 hours ago

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Jay *****

James ********

Sooooo...you are wanting to get a 5 year multiple entry DTV Visa by going to a cooking school for 2 weeks ???

This is the beginning of the end of the DTV Visa IMHO.

12 hours ago

Andi ***********

@James *******

It won't end but there will likely be a greater increase in approving applications e.g. 6mths bank statements with salary deposits, 6months course bookings, 6-month accommodation booked etc. more in line with KL./Taipei

12 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@Andi **********

do you think if these rules changed it would apply to people who already got approved ?

9 hours ago

Andi ***********

for those extending via immigration, very likely. Border bouncers, no

9 hours ago

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Andi ***********

Anonymous ******************