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Do DTV visa holders have to attend classes or face immigration checks like ED visa holders?

DTV Visa Visa Attendance Requirements Immigration Checks Educational Visa Non-ED Visas Visa Regulations in Thailand Expatriate Living in Thailand

Mar 21, 2026

a month ago

Proficien**********

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If you get the DTV soft power do immigration check attendance like they do ED visas? I have the workcation already but just wondering what happens if you dont like where you signed up to and then change to another course or even just quit? The gym or other soft power orgs are just gonna be quids in arent they?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) does not currently require monitoring of attendance by Immigration, unlike Educational (ED) visas. While there is concern that future regulations may change, presently, immigration does not check attendance as a condition of the visa. However, some individuals have reported being questioned about their DTV upon entry, with a few denied entry due to alleged non-attendance in specific programs, suggesting some scrutiny may still exist in certain cases.

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Kurt *************

Pr now no, but personally i think this is one of the changes they will do with the DTV in time. But thats my personal opinion.

a month ago

James ********

@Kurt ************

I agree with you 🤗

a month ago

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James ********

Greg ********

Not checking attendance.

a month ago

Robert *******

The visa is valid for 5 years, Immigration does not check the reason of issue at arrival.

They do check all documents if you apply for an Extension of Stay and that is the reason most DTV holders run abroad to avoid these checks.

a month ago

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

@Robert ******

Some people enjoy taking a holiday every few months and would do it regardless. Not everyone is getting by on a pension and are a prisoner here.

a month ago

Christopher ***********

Anonymous participant 751 Everyone is different. I didn't exit Thailand in six years by choice. No need to. Have a shop to open. Thai relatives to visit. Take short breaks in Thailand.

a month ago

Robert *******

Anonymous participant 751 Well done, most + some = all

a month ago

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

@Robert ******

Pensioner + bored = Robert Lagas. Well done.

a month ago

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

Khun ******

No monitoring of attendance by Immigration. It's a tourist visa.

a month ago

James ********

@Khun *****

but they have asked questions about your DTV Visa on arrival into Thailand... with a few known to have been DENIED ENTRY due to Non attendance in the Muay Thai training school course of study.

a month ago

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James ********

Do you have to be enrolled in a training course for the entire duration of the DTV visa in Thailand?

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a month ago

Do I need to renew my DTV visa after my Muay Thai course ends?

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2 months ago

Do immigration authorities in Thailand conduct checks for course attendance related to the DTV visa during a 90-day report?

3 comments

2 months ago