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Should I select 'holiday' or 'education' for my TDAC form when taking a cooking course in Thailand?
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Hi "On the TDAC form they ask me the reason for the trip. I have a 6-month cooking course — should I select holiday or education?
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When filling out the TDAC form, it is advisable to select 'holiday' as the reason for your trip if you are attending a 6-month cooking course that is considered a lifestyle activity rather than formal education. This is supported by others who have taken similar courses, emphasizing that unless you are enrolled in a recognized educational program requiring an ED visa, 'holiday' is the appropriate choice.
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David ***********
I chose “Holiday” because my 6-month cooking course is a lifestyle activity, not formal education. It doesn’t require an ED visa or academic credentials. This aligns with the DTV’s focus on cultural and wellness tourism.
Tan ************
Main objective is holidays.
Unless you hold an educational visa or something official from a school.
Do not choose education.
Unless you hold an educational visa or something official from a school.
Do not choose education.
Alex **********
OP@Tan ***********
i dont think holiday is the correct one..Tan ************
@Alex *********
then let immigration educate you on this. 555Anonymous ******************
@Tan ***********
This. While you can study without an ED visa, just asking for trouble putting it down for visit reason if not holding ED visa
Yasmin ***********
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