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Is it safe to use an agent to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Jun 14, 2025

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So anyone have made a visa with an agent ? I want to apply for the dtv visa and i want to take an agent to make it for me he is doing it for 9 months he tell me can i trust them ? He tells me he will apply for me via cooking classes (i wanted to try via muay thai) but he told me many rejections by muay thai so should i trust it ? They ask 1000 euro for all costs of process and documents

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The original poster seeks advice on whether to trust an agent to apply for a DTV visa, as the agent proposes using cooking classes for the application due to a high rejection rate with Muay Thai schools. Many commenters advise against hiring an agent, suggesting that it is possible to apply directly for visas, especially for cooking schools or Muay Thai gyms. They recommend researching requirements, highlighting the risks of scams, and considering reputable alternatives. A few experienced users share personal success stories of applying without agents or suggest trusted services that provide consultations.

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Paul *******

It’s only for 6 months at a time

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Maxim *******

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what you mean only 6 months?

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AumS****

Can you do it for divemaster training. If so ill help you out.

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Wannikea *********

Scamming people for 9 months.

Do you have the 500K in a bank?

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@Wannikea ********

yes i do

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Jenn ********

Talk with compass visa. They've done mine and a friend's. You can do a consult for free and tell them your situation. They'll recommend what's best and where to apply, how long etc. You pay only if you want them to look over and handle all your paperwork. Very professional. You can DM me if you have specific questions about my experience.

I paid them 5000thb which seems like a lot considering the price of the visa but also they've saved me a lot of time so for me it's worth it.

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Sjef ***************

I pay 15k for class and 13k for the visa on the evisa website from netherlands no need for an agent

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which class?

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@Sven ***********

8 months

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Sjef ***************

@Sven ***********

wildcat muaythai

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Stephen **********

Think of it this way, you're going to have to provide most of the paperwork and the agent is only going to review it and then you have to go somewhere to submit it. So you're really paying him a thousand-year-old to review your own documents that you are creating.

As for the school, you're probably better off picking something that you like and will actually do. That way if immigration ever questions you you will have proper answers.

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John *********

Do it yourself you are applying for the easiest option

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Nick ******

If it includes visa + cooking school + agent fees, that's about the price. Can find slightly cheaper options for the same 'package' though.

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

I’ve read in this group that applications through an agent are sometimes denied because you used an agent. Could maybe search this group for those posts before you pay an agent

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Bob **********

Your getting scammed that’s way to cheap for a proper agent do it yourself

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Nick ******

I had mine perfectly done for even cheaper, actually.

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Bob **********

help the OP

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James ********

sadly, true 😔

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

Just do softpower

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Guillermo *********

You dont need an agent . If you can read and put sometime into looking where to apply what are the current requirements than you should be fine. I will recommend you to apply in neighbor countries such as Hanoi Vietnam and Jakarta Indonesia. From what i hear you have a greater chance there as they both have expedited process if you submit the right paperwork . Good Luck 🙏

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Andi ***********

Someone is telling you to trust them, when you have never met them. Trust does not work like that. The fact you are posting highlights your own doubts which you should take note of. You can apply yourself via a well-respected Muay Thai Gym experienced with DTV such as MuayThai Fever or Tiger Eye,

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@Andi **********

agreed 👍

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David ********

@Andi **********

good advise. You can apply in your own country before you go to Thailand even

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