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Is there a visa available for studying at a legitimate Thai massage course in Thailand?

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Apr 10, 2025

24 days ago

Lepho ******

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Is there a visa for learning Real Thai Massage Course (Legit school) Any feedback from those knows.

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The post discusses the possibility of obtaining a visa to study a legitimate Thai massage course in Thailand, including specific comments on available programs and visa types. The Wat Pho Thai massage course, typically completed in about a month, may not require a visa. However, other options like the Education visa may be available, and some massage schools can assist with visa applications. There are restrictions related to foreign participation in massage work, and it's noted that legitimate courses must be aligned with the Ministry of Public Health certifications.

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Jamie ******

21 days ago

Pat ****

As long as you get the ending, right, I don’t think it matters

22 days ago

Rod ***********

People forget young kiwi girl had massage in Thailand, ended up in wheelchair, fuckoff, they don't know what they are doing.

22 days ago

Elisabeth ********

There’s one in Koh Phangan and there is a visa

23 days ago

Michael ****************

How about a Thai cooking class?

23 days ago

Graham ******

@Michael ***************

DTV

23 days ago

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Brian *********

I’ll be curious what people suggest. ‘Real’ Thai massage in Thailand’s eyes is certified by The Ministry of Public Health. I don’t believe this is open to foreigners.

The curriculum I’ve seen is a pretty intensive lock in 30 day stay. Open dorm, no air conditioning and directly tied to Buddhism as part of the process.

23 days ago

Mili *******

Yes you can! Most massage schools can help you

24 days ago

Kimberly **********

I think you can apply for the Soft Power DTV and take your courses and stay for 180 and extend for 180 with still utilizing the 5 year aspect of the Visa with multiple entry. It covers taking courses. I’m thinking about cooking classes if I can’t get this remote work together 🙄

24 days ago

Craig *******

you should be able to apply for an Education visa to learn Thai massage. the school you are learning at should be able to provide some guidance

24 days ago

Dnatjugweme ************

The intensive Wat Pho Thai massage course which is the reference takes ~200 hours, but it's done within a month. No need for a visa.

24 days ago

Calvin ******

restricted for foreigners to do massage work, so I very much doubt there’s a visa to support it.

24 days ago

Bent *************

@Calvin *****

It’s not illegal for a foreigner to learn Thai massage an Thailand - and go back and work massage in his home country!

23 days ago

Calvin ******

@Bent ************

can you let me know where I say it was illegal for a foreigner to learn Thai massage? My original comment clearly says it’s restricted for foreigners to do massage work & to put it simply, you cannot get a visa for learning Thai massage. Simple as that.

23 days ago

Arthur ********

@Calvin *****

there are a lot of Thai massage schools that offer student visa for Thai massage course

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Si ********

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23 days ago

Calvin ******

@Si *******

yes there may well be a massage center that offers the service, however this isn’t going to be any use in the support of a DTV or ed visa application.

23 days ago

Si ********

@Calvin *****

correct

23 days ago

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