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How can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand through the Muay Thai route?

Mar 12, 2025
a month ago
Andries *********
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Approved in HCMC.

Firstly, thanks to all of you who gave such valuable information on this forum. It has helped me immensely to get here with an approved DTV.

After a few months of planning and not knowing where to apply. I had looked into several of the soft options as well as workation. As I am only just starting as a freelancer, I decided that was not the safest option due to not being able to prove my freelance income yet.

Then, I considered the seminar route due to it being the cheapest but found out that applying through Spain (where I was based) would not get an approval via the seminar softpower.

So, as I also do need to get back to a better level of fitness (55 years old), I went the Muay Thai route. Flew to Bangkok, visited [tigereyemma]([members only]/) gym and was happy with them and their interaction all the way. If you choose Muay Thai, I do recommend this gym.

Landed in HCMC on Sunday the 2nd and submitted the next day. Got a request for further documentation. (all pages of passport, 6 months bank statements and proof of income) Submitted that with new freelance contract and a cover letter explaining my situation, also added that I once had the wish to teach in Thailand in 2007 and did the TEFL here but they just changed the laws and due to me not having a uni degree I was not able to work in Thailand a s a teacher. I did explain in the letter I had several options from schools that were willing to bend the rules but I had no intention to live in Thailand while not fully legal.

Approved at the end of the 5th working day after submitting the extra documentation.

I like to believe that my cover letter did help my situation somewhat.

Now some more holiday here in Vietnam without the nail biting and flying back to bkk at the end of this month.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their successful journey to obtain a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while training in Muay Thai in Bangkok. After extensive planning and exploration of various options, including seminars and workations, they chose to apply for the DTV through a Muay Thai gym, which they found satisfactory. They submitted their application along with a cover letter detailing their situation and intentions, which they believe contributed to their approval. After providing additional documentation, the visa was granted at the end of five working days. The post is also accompanied by comments from fellow users congratulating and asking for more details about the process.
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Rose ******
Congrats and thanks for sharing. I feel more optimistic about taking this route.
Andries *********
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@Rose *****
Feel free to ask any questions if you want. Happy to help out.
Dave ********
Welcome to Thailand! I'm training at Tiger Eye too, it's an awesome gym.
Andries *********
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@Dave *******
It looked it. Might bump into you there.
Daehoon *****
Congrats! when did they ask you for the extra documents after you submitted on March 3rd?
Andries *********
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@Daehoon ****
on the 5th of march.
Daehoon *****
@Andries ********
can i ask one more thing?They ask you extra documents by e mail? Or you just found it on e visa web site?
Andries *********
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@Daehoon ****
They send an email when they need extra documetation.
Eddie ****
Which Muay Thai package did you book and how much did you pay?
Andries *********
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@Eddie ***
I took the 3 months package, so that I could still do it even in case visa was not approved. Cost was just under 22K. Send them a message with any questions. They replied fast every time and were extremely helpful. He offered me to take part in the class when I went to visit. it's a bit out of the city centre but in what seems a great area.
Meaw ************
Congratulations & Welcome to Thailand 😊
Andries *********
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Thanks! It has been a long time coming since I first visited the country. It has always felt like a comforting warm blanket, I am over the moon that I can now live and work from there soon.
Wannikea *********
Thanks for that detail. Personally I think your cover letter was a bit too revealing insofar as desire to work and plans to work in Thailand coinciding with a tourist visa application etc. But all in all it worked out.
Andries *********
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@Wannikea ********
True, but it also clearly stated that I had (and have) no wishes of bending any laws of the country. Also, it is within regulations to work from Thailand as long as we are not involved with any Thai clients or companies.
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Greg ********
Good one and it shows perseverance and research pays off. Enjoy Vietnam holiday. I am off there for a break next month.
Andries *********
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@Greg *******
Thank you, your posts were among the ones that were very clear and helpful. Enjoy Vietnam, I will come back here for sure over the next few years.
Greg ********
@Andries ********
Cheap flights from Thailand to Vietnam so you can space out your visits. My current preference is Danang and Hoi An. Went twice last year and going in April.