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How can I get a long-term visa in Thailand through a Muay Thai gym?

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Aug 25, 2025

2 months ago

Patrick ****************

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Approved today in Hanoi! 

I went with softpower (Muay Thai) using Wildcat Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai. 

Details: 

* Applied: Aug 18th

* Approved: Aug 25th 

* 3 months bank account slips provided, 500k in all 3 months 

* Picture of arrival stamp + selfie outside Hanoi Airport to prove being in Vietnam

* No request for additional documents. Status went from Pending Document Check -> Pending Approval -> Approved

* Ed visa canceled before I left Thailand, just to be safe

I highly recommend Wildcat Muay Thai gym - I have been training here for a long time and the owner helped me with everything, even set up the application for me and uploaded all documents, so all I had to do was log in at the end to submit and pay the fee.

So happy! Huge relief to have a 5 year visa! 🇹🇭

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shares their experience of getting approved for a Non-O visa in Hanoi after applying through Wildcat Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai. They detail the application timeline, required documents, and the support received from the gym owner. The user expresses satisfaction with the process and recommends the gym for others seeking similar visas.

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

Congratulations see you in Thailand. aka (PARADISE)

a month ago

Annie *******

Hello! Just wondering did you purchase the monthly program or 10 sessions etc. How does your program look like? How did you talk to them about your future plan training at the gym? Thank you. I want to do Lanna muay thai in chiang mai but their monthly fee is 6000thb. So if it's 6 months that would be

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thb. Although I am committed in training throughout the 6 months there but I'm hesitate to pay this much money in advance.

a month ago

Patrick ****************

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@Annie ******

I have trained there for a while so I know I am happy with the gym. It is 30 classes that you can distribute over the 6 months as you like at 12k

a month ago

Annie *******

@Patrick ***************

i see. Thank you for the info.

a month ago

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Annie *******

Jan **********

Congrats! Did you put unemployment in the application? Just curious because some people were ask to shove proof how they can support themselves

a month ago

Patrick ****************

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@Jan *********

I put freelance and my salary range. As they can see my income every month in the bank statements anyway

a month ago

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Patrick ****************

Jeff ******

How much for the muay thai gym

a month ago

Patrick ****************

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@Jeff *****

I paid 12k for the course and 3k for them to handle the application for me

a month ago

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Patrick ****************

MoniRent ***********************************

Congrats! 🙌

a month ago

Josh *******

Hey mate, what did your letter from the gym look like? I’m using a different gym in Chiang mai but just want to make sure that it is all correct before applying

a month ago

Patrick ****************

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It was a letter saying that I had paid for a 6 months course for 12k baht, and then the gym's license as well. Some official license that was all in Thai.

a month ago

Silvia ********

@Patrick ***************

is the training very hard? Cannot jump

a month ago

Patrick ****************

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@Silvia *******

if you have injuries or things you cannot do I am sure they will adjust to your capabilities. They are very nice and I’ve never had any issues or have any complaints

a month ago

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