Is it possible to obtain a Digital Nomad Visa through a gym in Thailand?

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Oct 22, 2024

11 hours ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hopefully this post gets approved.

I am dealing with a gym that tells me they can accept my application and proof of funds and forward it to the Foreign Department in Thailand and they approve and forward to my embassy. And then I suppose I go to embassy for a stamp in my passport ? Sounds like they are acting as an agent ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post raises concerns about a gym in Thailand claiming they can facilitate the application process for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). Several community members express skepticism, suggesting that the gym may be acting as a questionable agent or potentially a scam. They advise caution, indicating that the gym's services might not provide the desired DTV, as some visas obtained could only last for a short duration rather than the expected longer terms.

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Kevin ********

They can get Muay Thai Visa NOT A DTV.

Stay away from them if you want DTV as they won’t be able to provide, they may well get you a visa but for the cost you are going to be very disappointed to find out it’s only 6 or 12 months total and not the 5 year DTV

5 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Don't be a guinea pig for that gym, agent, whatever. Go with a gym that has a proven track record for DTV paperwork and approvals

10 hours ago

Kelly ********

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@Wannikea ********

it’s one I found while searching. Is actually a site promoting certified gyms

10 hours ago

Derry *********

@Kelly *******

this is one of the reasons my gym pulled out of marketing the DTV. Competitors are manufacturing consent and creating false realitys.

It's becoming a real cat fight and the customer looses out.

8 hours ago

Kelly ********

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@Derry ********

I actually sent you a message a couple days ago

8 hours ago

Derry *********

@Kelly *******

oh did I respond? I'm still getting a ton of enquiry sorry if it slipped by

8 hours ago

Kelly ********

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@Derry ********

nope lol but I’m not in a hurry

7 hours ago

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Kelly ********

Wesley ********

Either they are doing something dodgy or trying to offer “extra service” and charging you too much

11 hours ago

Romain ****

Scam

11 hours ago

Ray *****

If it smells like a scam............

11 hours ago

Stephan ***********

That sounds like a kind of scam... 🙄🤔

You can't apply for a DTV inside of Thailand. If they "manage" something they deal with someone at some Embassy or Consulate in another country. Sounds fishy...

11 hours ago

Andrew *******

@Stephan **********

100% they just apply via evisa for you and charge you a fee

10 hours ago

Kelly ********

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@Andrew ******

but don’t I have to prove I’m in the country that I’m applying from

10 hours ago

Andrew *******

@Kelly *******

proof here is very at face value. I’m also just speculating.

10 hours ago

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Andrew *******

Kelly ********

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@Stephan **********

kinda what I’m thinking. Maybe they are totally clueless as to the process

11 hours ago

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Kelly ********

John **********

If you want to get the soft power dtv then you first need to sign up with the body that allows you to apply for it. I think what they're saying is they can provide the paperwork that allows you to apply

11 hours ago

Elías ********

For a DTV or?

11 hours ago

Stephan ***********

@Elías *******

Well... he's asking in the DTV Group and is dealing with a gym for getting a visa. What kind of visa may that be...? 😁

11 hours ago

Elías ********

@Stephan **********

any other as what he describes doesn't fit at all the normal procedure for the DTV, that's why I was confirming

10 hours ago