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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

3 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion centers around the possibility of obtaining a visa for studying Thai massage in Thailand. Various opinions clarify that the Wat Pho Thai massage course does not require a visa since it can be completed in about one month. However, others suggest that certain schools offer assistance in obtaining an Education visa for longer courses or programs. It is noted that certifications must comply with regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health, which may restrict foreigners from massage work. Additionally, the Soft Power DTV visa is mentioned as a potential option for studying, allowing stays of up to 180 days with extensions.

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Pat ****

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

18 hours ago

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

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

a day ago

Elisabeth ********

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

2 days ago

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

How about a Thai cooking class?

2 days ago

Graham ******

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

DTV

2 days ago

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Graham ******

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.

2 days ago

Mili *******

Yes you can! Most massage schools can help you

2 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 🙄

2 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

2 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.

2 days ago

Calvin ******

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

2 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!

2 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.

2 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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2 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.

2 days ago

Si ********

@Calvin *****

correct

2 days ago

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Si ********

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