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Does the gym's certification matter when applying for a DTV Muay Thai visa in Thailand?

Aug 11, 2025
14 hours ago
If I apply for a DTV Muay Thai visa, does the gym I apply with matters? Shall it be « DTV certified » or could I apply with the gym I like?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a DTV Muay Thai visa in Thailand, the gym's certification may be important, but it doesn't seem to be a strict requirement. Various comments indicate that as long as the gym provides the proper documentation and is legitimate, it should be sufficient for visa processing. Some users note that certain gyms, like Dowden Muay Thai and Muay Thai Fever, have successfully processed DTV visas, while others believe that only certified gyms will be accepted. There seems to be some confusion regarding the necessity of certification, as some commenters assert that it is needed, while others believe it is not officially required.
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Henrik *****
Why would there be “DTV Certified” if it isn’t required.
Bashir *******
I own a gym in Bangkok. We've done lots of DTVs and no, there is not official certified DTV list. As long as the gym your training at is legit and has the proper documentation both as a busines and a sports entity you should be fine in most cases.
Anonymous ******************
@Dowden ***********
has all documents for DTV Visa and successfully processed mine and 2 of my friends
Jim *******
Anyone know of any certified Muay Thai gyms in Pattaya?
Chris **********
@Muay ************
have a great reputation and are certified for DTV
Muay *************
Anonymous *************
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@Chris *********
thank you I contacted them!
Harry ********
And make sure you attend the lessons as they start with random checking
Greg ********
@Harry *******
When they start that let us know as they are not currently doing that are they?
Harry ********
@Greg *******
they will publish it in bangkol.post probably
Greg ********
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks for your answers!!
Elías ********
It matters, yes.
Greg ********
It has to be certified and provide you with the documentation.
Roxana ******
Only certified ones are accepted.