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Do I need to leave Thailand to process my DTV application for a cookery course in Udon Thani?
Jan 21, 2026
3 months ago
Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTERLooking at a Thai cookery course in Udon Thani shortly.
The school is saying it will be easier if I visit them first and they will take care of the DTV whilst I am there .
However I will have to enter on a normal 60 day tourist visa I assume.
Will I have to leave Thailand again while this is processing as I believe I can't be there during this process ?
The school is saying it will be easier if I visit them first and they will take care of the DTV whilst I am there .
However I will have to enter on a normal 60 day tourist visa I assume.
Will I have to leave Thailand again while this is processing as I believe I can't be there during this process ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the process of obtaining a DTV visa after enrolling in a Thai cookery course in Udon Thani. They are concerned whether they will need to exit Thailand after entering on a standard 60-day tourist visa while their application is being processed. Responses in the comments indicate that it may not be necessary to leave Thailand and suggest looking for a reputable school that can assist with the visa process.
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Tapan ********
There is no need to enter Thailand and the leave again. You can directly head to another country example Vietnam and apply yourself while coordinating for documents related to Soft Power course online.
Kindly do look for a reputed school which has a proven record. They will provide documentation in-line with the requirements of the embassy.
Search and Reaserch this group for finding the school which suits you.
Kindly do look for a reputed school which has a proven record. They will provide documentation in-line with the requirements of the embassy.
Search and Reaserch this group for finding the school which suits you.
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