Answered2 years ago

Can I obtain a DTV visa to study Buddhism or for dental work as a 'Soft Power Activity'?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Rules Buddhism Study Dental Treatment Soft Power Activities Visa Application Process

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

asked Dec 10, 2024

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Has anyone ever successfully been able to get the DTV to study Buddhism, using a letter from the Abbot of a temple for the "Soft Power Activity"? As I'd like to seriously study Buddhism without ordaining and can obtain this document.

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Has anyone been able to use Dental work to qualify as the "Soft Power Activity/Medical treatment"?

TIA

Answer summary

The possibility of obtaining a DTV visa for studying Buddhism using a letter from a temple Abbot has not seen successful cases yet. However, using dental work as a reason for the 'Soft Power Activity' is more promising, provided there's proper documentation such as an appointment and care plan from a recognized dental clinic. Additionally, teaching Buddhism must be through a registered school according to the Ministry of Education, which may exclude most temples. The approval also largely depends on the specific embassy and how well the application is presented.

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James ********

Buddhism... not seen any approved or even submitted for the DTV visa.

Dental... Yes if documented with appointment and Care plan.. from major hospital dental department / Bangkok Hospital Dental was approved recently.

Possibly could give added advice... BUT as you are Anonymous...

Your failure to identify your passport nation, where you are now, and if in Thailand, what kind of Thai Visa do you have ?

And where are you planning to submit the DTV visa application ?

2 years ago

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

If there is a way to turn off the Anonymous I would. This is my FB profile but it wont help you much though as I dont use facebook at all.

@Jai *****

2 years ago

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

@James *******

I wasnt aware that info would provide beneficial.

Passport Nation is USA, Im in Chiang Mai Thailand now on a 60 day tourist visa. Ill be traveling to Egypt next week to submit electronically from there.

2 years ago

James ********

Anonymous participant I would 🚫 NOT submit an application in Egypt.

2 years ago

Kool *******

The Buddhism teaching venue would have to be a registered school with the ministry of education, and temples, and wats don't fit that category.

2 years ago

Henrik *****

As always it depends on the Embassy you apply at, and how good you are selling the idea, but it is a part of Thai culture, perhaps even more than muay Thai and cooking classes.

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

Seminars are on the list of approved activities, possibly the Abbot can layout and produce a Buddhism instruction seminar timetable for you that reads and can be perceived as such.

2 years ago

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

@Wannikea ********

thank you, this I actually can print out and provide from the temple thaftoffers several weekly classes as well as monthly courses and retreats ❤️

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant this is not a given or proven thing so far so I would really contact you embassy you choosing to use and maybe get some feedback from them first before you risk your 10 grand

2 years ago

Pete *******

Seen quite a few reports of dental DTV approval

2 years ago