Answered7 months ago

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

asked Mar 21, 2026

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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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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.

7 months ago

James ********

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

I agree with you 🤗

7 months ago

Greg ********

Not checking attendance.

7 months 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.

7 months 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.

7 months 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.

7 months ago

Robert *******

Anonymous participant 751 Well done, most + some = all

7 months ago

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

@Robert ******

Pensioner + bored = Robert Lagas. Well done.

7 months ago

Khun ******

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

7 months 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.

7 months ago