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What are the challenges of obtaining a Thai visa from the UK for Muay Thai training?

Thai Visa Digital Nomad Visa Visa Application Process UK Embassy Expats in Thailand Muay Thai

Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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asked Feb 16, 2026

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Soft power Muay Thai - UK

Sent off my application on 10/2/2026 - they requested more information on 11/2/2026 

Submitted everything they asked for 12/2/2026 

I guess I have to wait now! Fingers crossed 🤞

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This conversation revolves around an individual's application for a Thai Digital Nomad Visa, details about the submission process, and the additional documentation required by the UK embassy. Participants share their experiences, highlighting the challenges of obtaining necessary financial documents, like bank statements, and the general perception of the visa application process in light of stricter regulations. The discourse also touches on the relevance of documentation requirements and personal experiences with the visa approval or rejection process.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

God it was so easy

when I got my DTV Visa

It's really not that complicated

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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@Michael *******

yeah I know. I sent all these extra documents within 24 hours of them requesting it.. easy..

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

i has the exact same additional document requirments

I had AI write theconcent letters and used bestonwardticket.com to buy the refundable flight (actually you pay like 10 usd only for the service

My visa was approved 3 days after submitting these additional documents.

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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@Frazer ***********

I don’t need a refundable flight because I will be going there regardless if I get the DTV or not

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

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

This is nothing actually. I had it much worst, had to submit translated taxes and a bunch of other bullcrap

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

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

Expect a rejection. To much information asked for, when they ask for this much it often means a rejection comes next

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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Anonymous participant 406 it really isn’t too much information at all. My flight path to Thailand, a consent letter saying I understand and acknowledge the DTV rules, another saying I understand I can work remotely but not for a Thai and lastly, a printed/stamped statement to show the necessary funds

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

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

Not always true, I was asked for all the same in UK and approved last week.

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Rob ******

Rob ******

What muaythai gym did you choose ?

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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Tiger Eye in Bangkok

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

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

They want a jpeg of your last 6 months. I got asked the same question

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

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

Yes. They asked me for more information. And you have to have the required money in your bank account more than 3 months. I shown them my e ticket. For 3 months time. Passed.

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Aaliyah *******

Aaliyah *******

I also applied London had all these too! Just waiting for my bank statement in the post to come 🫠

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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@Aaliyah ******

I went to my nearest physical bank branch, went in store and asked them to print my savings account bank statement - this is ‘stamped’ because it says it was printed in branch with the time and date

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DioPar******

DioPar******

Too many folks have flown to Thailand before getting their visa so the embassy has tighten the restrictions. You should blame your own people and not them for doi their job

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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DioParco3474 you don’t make any sense. Obviously it’s important to go to Thailand and train at different gyms to find the right one you want for your DTV

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DioPar******

DioPar******

@Jordan *******

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Andrew *****

Andrew *****

A question I have.. UK citizen not currently living in the UK, not going to apply in the UK... Will be Laos and Vietnam...can show proof of funds / bank statements easily the bank App. But getting a stamp will be impossible.

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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so my bank doesn’t do ‘stamps’ but when you go in branch, they print the statement and on that it is it was printed in-branch xxx date and time - I also included a cover letter at the beginning of the pdf explaining this

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Andrew *****

Andrew *****

@Jordan *******

thanks for input but I'm already abroad so I can't go into the branch for a stamp

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

I used Revolut, you check a box to ask for a stamp

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Andrew *****

Andrew *****

@Frazer ***********

OK k thank you for the information

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

some banking apps like Revolut give the option to download a statement that has a stamp. But i get if your bank doesnt offer it, waiting another 3 months isnt really a good option, you could try calling your bank and asking

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Andrew *****

Andrew *****

@Frazer ***********

yeah that's the question.. Many people apply from countries which aren't their home country.. A stamp is impossible.. Just lots of red tape. Paper bank / digital bank statements with my name and UK address not enough? Seems unreasonable

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

but actually I submitted one without a stamp as i forgot to select the tickbox in the app and it was approved. (applied in UK) I guess when you apply in a different country than where your bank is located its morre strict tho

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Irfy****

Irfy****

Why are they requesting so many documents?

Did you not read up on what was required beforehand? Or did you just chance it?

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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Irfy7674 I’ve read up on it of course, and submitted everything they asked for but they have asked for more

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

Irfy7674 my application included these three things already but they still asked for the exact same three things also via UK consulate. Seems to be something they ask for even if its included in your original application. they want the seperate letters with your business header etc just for their records so if you break the rules they can say, hey you confirmed you understood the rules, no excuses.

After submitting the three things seperatly my visa was approved 3 days letter

Seems like its a something the UK consulate is doing when you apply as Freelancer.

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Nigel ********

Nigel ********

Surprised you got anything stamped at a bank

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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Nigel Bunney Aaliyah Mendy I went to my nearest physical bank branch, went in store and asked them to print my savings account bank statement - this is ‘stamped’ because it says it was printed in branch with the time and date - it’s the equivalent of a stamp from my UK bank

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Joseph **********

Joseph **********

For ticket it just bought onward ticket but from uk to bkk it was like £15

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

@Joseph *********

i did the same but could have booked the actual flight as visa was approved 3 days after submitting these additional docs. Not worth the risk though

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Joseph **********

Joseph **********

I didn’t actually plan on leaving at the time. I didn’t use it until 6 months later so didn’t know when I was going.

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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@Joseph *********

I bought my plane ticket already for 7th April, so I showed the travel route via China airlines website and a e-receipt from trip. Com

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Karl *******

Karl *******

It's really not hard. Just follow the rules, and success awaits.

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Jordan ********

Jordan ********

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yes I’m well aware. Strange thing to say but hey ho.

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Josh *****

Josh *****

what a nightmare/headache, just for the visa , They act like El Chapos recruit is applying for permanent residency I'm Thailand.

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Srey *******

Srey *******

god forbid a country want to make sure a person applying for a visa actually has the intent claimed and financial wherewithal to support themselves

Entitled twt

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