Answered8 months ago
What are the cheapest options available for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
What's the cheapest softpower option for getting a DTV visa right now? I asked at one Muay Thai school and they quoted 40,000 baht 😂 which is absurd. Maybe all courses are so expensive because of this visa? A year ago, a friend paid 15,000 baht for a one year Muay Thai course, and now it's almost three times that.
Answer summary
The question revolves around finding cheap options for obtaining a DTV visa, with the user expressing shock at the recent hike in course prices for Muay Thai, citing a previous friend's cost of 15,000 baht compared to the current 40,000 baht. The conversation reveals mixed opinions about the prices, with some claiming that the rates are fair considering the duration and benefits, while others suggest searching for cheaper alternatives and discuss various schools with different pricing structures. The necessity of a significant bank balance to qualify for the visa and the potential consequences of seeking the cheapest option were also points of discussion.
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Loïc ****
Stay in your country Cheap Charlie
Michael ********
Sounds like you can’t afford the DTV
Copper*******
I used Thai fever Chang mai 6 months and got mine, was around 15k from memory but was Xmas deal at the time
Anonymous ******************
I would agree it's expensive. Our local gym is 300baht a class. We go twice a week so that's
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baht annually.Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 837 can you share me the name
Copper*******
@Michael *******
Try Thai fever, I got there 6 month training for 15k and dtv approved in 2 weeksMichael ********
OPCopperElk5611 thanks
Oliver **********
40k very expensive
Michael ********
OP@Oliver *********
i found already the same for 15k so yes, 40k is outrageous price. But there is a lot of dumbs who pay even more 😂😂
Priyom ********
@Michael *******
can you pls give the exact link to class of 15k price one you got, thanks.Priyom ********
@Michael *******
doneMichael ********
OPOliver **********
Solutions Koh Samui
Alix *********
It doesn't seem like, based on all your past posting as well, that you are qualified or should get a DTV. You seem to be looking for the easiest option and are willing to do zero work toward it. Hopefully you are denied tbh.
Michael ********
OP@Alix ********
wow, How low-level of a person do you have to be to spread hate on the internet?Alix *********
@Michael *******
not spreading hate, just being honest. You should stick to the 30 days on arrival or apply for a 6 months tourism visa 🙌Luit *****************
@Michael *******
When I see your insults, you must be a pretty low-level person yourself.I think the characterization of you by
@Alix ********
is quite good to the point.Greg ***********
searching for Cheap Charlie solutions is has become a race for the most absurd deals. It attracts the lowest of the low. Go on, the longer these cheapskates misuse the DTV, the sooner the government will abandon and discontinue it 😎
Dan *******
You pay to stay in the kingdom just like everyone else. Your sense of entitlement is hilarious. Calling strangers names is childish and immature. Please continue to argue with strangers on the internet. You’re hilarious , pathetic but funny 😄
Michael ********
OP@Greg **********
the gov should discontinue allow to enter dumbs like youGreg ***********
@Michael *******
your profile is that of an internet trollGreg ***********
@Michael *******
the government actually asked me if I would like to become an Immigration Volunteer because I have a very very broad knowledge on the topics. They rather dislike Cheapcharlies cheapskates who moan that paying 10,000 plus 40,000 THB for a five year visa is a rip-off, after thousands of gentlemen have already been willing to fork out 600,000 THB for a 5-year Elite Privilege Visa without blinkin' an eyelidGreg ***********
@Michael *******
no I never said that. Where did you read that? I never wrote that you can work remotely on every DTV type. That was YOU who claimed thisMichael ********
OP@Greg **********
you said you can work remotely on every visa 😂 c'mon 😂 you're just a dumb 😂😂Greg ***********
@Michael *******
you are insulting my 135 IQ 😄Greg ***********
@Michael *******
my IQ was 135 at the age of 14, and when I got older, I got even wiserMichael ********
OP@Greg **********
your IQ is too low to count to 135 😂😂 what are you talking about 😂😂
Matt *******
Got a lovely local visa group on samui that can assist
They donate part of their visa fees to our local surf lifesaving club that teaches local kids to swim
They can process it all for a lot cheaper than you mentioned
Happy to pass on their details and your support would be greatly appreciated to support the local kids
They donate part of their visa fees to our local surf lifesaving club that teaches local kids to swim
They can process it all for a lot cheaper than you mentioned
Happy to pass on their details and your support would be greatly appreciated to support the local kids
Michael ********
OP@Matt ******
DM
Marb ********
Little thing called supply and demand my friend. Get used to it
Michael ********
OP@Marb *******
yeap, in other words, hyenasLuit *****************
@Michael *******
If you call them that, that's up to you. To me it looks like they have exactly the same attitude like you have, profit as much as possible from the system, ignoring all rules if that suits better.
Jarmaine *********
Check out different gyms. I have a gym in Phuket that’s 18k baht
Dennis **********
Muay Thai DTV should be 90 day testable in the ring...
Michael ********
OP@Dennis *********
or 90 seconds 😁
R.M. ******
I paid 40K as well. More than worth it
Michael ********
OP@R.M. *****
if you want cheaper just DM me
John *****
You gotta look at the location of the course too. Phuket is expensive from what I remember. I'm more concerned about location, not really because of the price though but more that I want to avoid tourist trap places. Cooking course in Krabi might be good as I see it.
Michael ********
OP@John ****
exactly I'm thinking same. But there will be more things to concern like accommodation.
Anonymous ******************
Dude , I paid 75k for a 12 month Ed 4 years ago in Chiangmai.
40k is expensive for you for a 5 year visa ? Dont come …
40k is expensive for you for a 5 year visa ? Dont come …
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 260 it's not about visa, it's about course. Read carefully. DTV is cost 10k.
Chris **********
40K plus classes is a great deal. Thats like $1200. If you can't afford that, then you have bigger problems.
Michael ********
OP@Chris *********
no it's not great deal if you can get it for half. Remember, it doesn't matter if you can afford it. If you're throwing money away, you're a fool.
Anonymous ******************
@Michael *******
The fool is probably you, since you’re applying for a Soft Power but clearly have zero interest in it. Even 10 years of Muay Thai classes for 5k would still be too expensive if you’re here only for the visa and nothing else. Trust me, people who genuinely care about Muay Thai don’t mind paying 40k for six months. You’re just trying to game the system to qualify and you’re not the only one which is exactly why prices are increasing. So don’t complain about it. Get informed on the prices for other visas and you may quickly reconsider it.Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 902 mate, it's a proverb 😂
Chris **********
@Michael *******
I am not a fool. If you can get it for half that is $600 for a full year of Muai Thai and a visa? During covid just one year of Muai Thai and a one year visa was around 70K. You have to consider all the classes and hours the teachers put in. I don't think you truly understand what you are talking about. Have you ever been to Thailand or take. Muai Thai classes? I lived in Phuket for 4 years, so I have some experience with the prices of the gyms even just for classes. If it's too good 5o be true, it might be a scam.Michael ********
OP@Chris *********
no it's not. It's very expensive. It's more than 500 baht per hour in 10 person group. It's horrible expensive.Chris **********
@Michael *******
Then you should know 40K is very reasonable. Maybe you can get it cheaper, good. go for it.Michael ********
OP@Chris *********
I'm living in Thailand 6 years already.
Ronnie ***************
Get the Visa that fits your situation!!
Michael ********
OP@Ronnie **************
Lol 😂
FunApri*******
I know one who can just pay 1 month
Michael ********
OPFunApricot2227 what do you mean
Seun **********
Take a look at this post (mine) and you'll find a better option
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Michael ********
OP@Seun *********
seems they raised the price twice 😭😭Luit *****************
That is just basically how economics work.
When demand gets high, prices rise.
A lot of people want to buy to get the possibility to abuse a visa.
They are not really interested in Muay Thai, but look for the cheapest training and even ignore the fact that when the training stops their reason to visit Thailand also does not match the visa anymore.
At a certain moment, sooner or later Immigration will handle this, just like ED visa and visa exempt.
Till that moment Muay Thai schools try to profit as much as they can, just like you try to profit as much as you can from the visa.
When demand gets high, prices rise.
A lot of people want to buy to get the possibility to abuse a visa.
They are not really interested in Muay Thai, but look for the cheapest training and even ignore the fact that when the training stops their reason to visit Thailand also does not match the visa anymore.
At a certain moment, sooner or later Immigration will handle this, just like ED visa and visa exempt.
Till that moment Muay Thai schools try to profit as much as they can, just like you try to profit as much as you can from the visa.
Michael ********
OP@Luit ****************
i hope there will not be like thisLuit *****************
@Michael *******
When you comply with requirements of a specific visa there is nothing to fear about, the fact you hope they will not start enforcing, tells a lot about your use of the visa.
Wayne *******
Greedy Thais screwing up a good thing again
Read The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg - Aesops Fables and you will see a tale that basically sums up Thai mentality
Read The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg - Aesops Fables and you will see a tale that basically sums up Thai mentality
Joe *******
He asks for the cheapest option and almost all of you are commenting negatively on what he said and not offering any options or advice. Which is what he asked for.
What is the point of this group for most of you?
What is the point of this group for most of you?
Michael ********
OP@Joe ******
I noticed that in many topics. Many trolls but only few ppl who have knowledge. Easier is spread hate if you're dumb isn't? 😂 I don't care about haters, they are funny.Luit *****************
@Michael *******
Posting misinformation like you do is not really helping groups like this.And when people have knowledge about things you just tell you know better.
Why are you here? Information you don't accept and knowledge you don't have.
Can it be YOU are the troll you're talking about?
Wannikea *********
@Joe ******
basically because this lowbrow has been asking the most ridiculous questions for months and is unwilling to do the simplest of his own research.
Hannah ******
@Joe ******
I did like the one that explained about this pushing out genuine learners and gym availability limits. But yeah the dog piling is a bit much.
Jordan ********
I paid 18,900 for unlimited training for 3 months in Bangkok
Michael ********
OP@Jordan *******
can you tell me which gym?
Chiripitiparty *************
@Jordan *******
and you get dvt visa?Jordan ********
Michael ********
OP@Jordan *******
but they want minimum 6 months course?
Brandon ********
Share the school or DM.
Jordan ********
@Chiripitiparty ************
5 year but I applied from UK.Chiripitiparty *************
@Jordan *******
for 5 year or límited?Anonymous ******************
I got staycation, by myself, for 10k baht all in . If you are smart enough you can figure it out without paying someone else to think for you...
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 783 can you dm me?
Sydney *********
Remember you have to have 17k USD in your bank statement to even qualify for the DTV Visa
Michael ********
OP@Sydney ********
obviously but be correct not USD, 500k baht.
Danny *********
@Sydney ********
incorrect, the requirement is 500,000THB or equivalent currency.
McGlenda ********
@Danny ********
is it the same if your married or double?Sydney *********
@Danny ********
16k USD
Charlie *****
I think thats pretty reasonable assuming your going to the gym for a year!
Michael ********
OP@Charlie ****
they don't have a gym unfortunatelyCharlie *****
@Michael *******
the muay thai course doesnt include muay thai?
Michael **********
The point is that the cheapest isn't always a good choice, gyms have indeed raise their prices for the simple reason that too many people wanted DTV when they stop the border run thing. You also have too think that a single gym cannot sign up
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ppl cuz it would raise too many suspects as all those people won't fit in there. Embassies have also become more strict with gyms requirements, so those few that are fully qualified they cut off cheap Charlies by raising their prices.Michael ********
OP@Michael *********
I like cheap charlies, they are always good peopleMichael **********
@Michael *******
well, if you have a gym then you can help OP, he's looking for someone like uMichael **********
@Michael *******
well, that makes sense. Unlike you, bzn owners don't like that much cheap charlies. They are OFTEN good people even tho some of them are arseho le. Good luck with your research, plz don't get back here claiming that this visa is a scam after it gets denied cuz of the cheapest course you bought on the market :)Michael ********
OP@Michael *********
I'm the OP.
Cyrus ******
Yes, the price is right, depending on the sessions per week etc.
I'm about to pay 30k baht for 12 months 2x training per week. +5k baht for admin/visa prep.
I'm about to pay 30k baht for 12 months 2x training per week. +5k baht for admin/visa prep.
Anonymous ******************
@Cyrus *****
can you tell the name of the gym? Is it in Bangkok?Cyrus ******
Anonymous participant 138
This one’s in Pattaya
This one’s in Pattaya
Anonymous ******************
It’s absurd? Guess why gyms are raising their prices. A bunch of people, most of whom don’t even care about taking part in the classes are just looking for the "cheapest soft power” option and expect a 5-year visa to cost nothing and require no effort or involvement. That’s the reason why. According to your post and replies, you don’t seem very tied to Muay Thai classes either. You can thank the guys who came before you with the same idea. So get another visa and apply for a "cheap" (non-DTV) Muay Thai if that's the main issue 😏.
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 902 yes you have right, maybe better be a cooker
krubbra*******
If you think about it...
A lot of people getting it and looking for Muay Thai school's must be flooding all the gym's because of DTV.
They have 2 options, make it more expensive or open new gym's.
Not that easy to build new gyms 🤷🏼♂️
A lot of people getting it and looking for Muay Thai school's must be flooding all the gym's because of DTV.
They have 2 options, make it more expensive or open new gym's.
Not that easy to build new gyms 🤷🏼♂️
Michael ********
OPkrubbrasileiro yes you have right, maybe very crowded now
Hayakawa ***********
Peter ********
40,000 for a class and a 5 year visa is a GREAT deal.
Michael ********
OPPeter Jillen better 20k
Kool *******
@Michael *******
prices always go up over time, and the more something is abused, like Muay Thai classes for a dtv, the faster the price increases over a shorter time frame. You should know that.
Sinea *****
Muay Thai Fever Chiang Mai - 15k for DTV.
Smilin*******
Get the dtv through
Or get a muay thai membership through a gym like core combat for 15,000 for 6 months of training
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its 12,000 baht for a year of nature seminars Or get a muay thai membership through a gym like core combat for 15,000 for 6 months of training
Michael ********
OPSmilingDuck33 isn't scam?
Proficien**********
SmilingDuck33 this looks good! Super interesting
Emma ******
ProficientMouse9259 I bought that course and it was refused. Had to go for cookery instead
Michael ********
OP@Emma *****
are you serious?Smilin*******
@Emma *****
oh that's a shame! Which embassy did you go through? Hanoi has approved it for several peopleAnonymous ******************
i paid 30,000 baht for 60 sessions which is the minimum really (6 months), 40,000 maybe a little expensive
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 132 40k for 9 months. But it's still a lot imho
Luit *****************
Michael Villin I think YOU can better leave with your insults!
And we are not talking about surviving wjhich might be possible, but about living, which needs a lot more.
When somebody says 40k is a lot of money there is no reason why I need to comply with that, I can speak freely here that I do not agree with that.
If cheap charlie Michael does not like that then he can go freely, nobody here would leave tears about that.
And we are not talking about surviving wjhich might be possible, but about living, which needs a lot more.
When somebody says 40k is a lot of money there is no reason why I need to comply with that, I can speak freely here that I do not agree with that.
If cheap charlie Michael does not like that then he can go freely, nobody here would leave tears about that.
Anonymous ******************
@Michael *******
it is a huge amount of money, but the visa is for 5 years and there’s been a lot of rejections with people only applying with 3-4 months of a course booked, you don’t need the DTV for such a short course yano. be careful how you do it, the application fee isnt refundable !Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 132
It is not even enough to live from for a month.
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THB is NOT a lot of money, when you really think it is maybe better not come to Thailand, It is not even enough to live from for a month.
Stefani ********
Where do you want to live?
Michael ********
OP@Stefani *******
doesn't matter, why? I can move everywhereAnonymous ******************
@Michael *******
different parts of thailand are cheaper 🤣 up north wayyyy cheaper than southMichael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 132 North is cheaper and better than South 😁
Anonymous ******************
@Michael *********
i don’t even think he’s been here before 🤣Michael **********
Anonymous participant 132 he clearly just wants to find the cheapest way to get the documentation...
GenuinePin**********
Language/culture 6 months 17,000* for papers plus the class 10,000 covers the hours
*it was 27,000 out the door (I wrote 23 earlier, had to double check as it was some time ago)
Pro Language School
*it was 27,000 out the door (I wrote 23 earlier, had to double check as it was some time ago)
Pro Language School
Michael ********
OPGenuinePineapple2858 so it's 37k
GenuinePin**********
@Michael *******
I’ll let you call them and do the math. I wrote it for you and you still do the math wrong.
Daniel **********
GenuinePineapple2858 also interested to know this school
Michael ********
OP@Daniel *********
maybe fairy tale 😁Michael ********
OPGenuinePineapple2858 sorry no offense
GenuinePin**********
GenuinePineapple2858 3 hours and dude can’t wait for a reply, lol, this is the WRONG country for you if you don’t possess immense patience.
GenuinePin**********
@Michael *******
youre the one looking for answers, don’t stick your finger in the nailwounds bro, kinda rude when people are going out of their way to help you and we have a life, ie not glued to the phone to help Michael not use google for himself.Michael ********
OPGenuinePineapple2858 could you share the place
Paul ********
Muay Thai fever in Chiang mai, try them out, very good price and approval rate
Michael ********
OP
Jan ******************
That is a fairly common price for an approved six month Muay Thai course.
Michael ********
OP@Jan *****************
no it's not. It's three time more than before dtvAnonymous ******************
@Michael *******
they’ve just recently changed the muay thai onto the DTV from the 1 year education visa. the DTV is 5 years, so of course they are rejecting people for booking something that’s less than 6 months…that’s probably why your mate paid so cheap before it was changed?
John **********
@Michael *******
Thai don't need any visa, they can sign up for whatever Muay Thai gym they want but you need to sign up with an agent and licenced gym that can supply the paperwork you require to apply for the visaAnonymous ******************
@Michael *******
ohhh man if he’s thai it complete changes the game, my boyf is thai and he gets everything free or next to nothing and i have to pay 3 times the amount. i know thai people get to train muay thai for free here, if he wasn’t born here but is thai they defo gave him a deal or something
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 132 yes it's possible, he is Thai.
Jan ******************
@Michael *******
That may be the case, but 40,000 baht is still quite a common price now for programs that are structured and documented to qualify for a DTV application.Michael ********
OP@Jan *****************
yes, watching this way it's not bad. But I'm cheap charlie and don't like to pay overpriced only because of white skin 😂Anonymous ******************
If 40,000 baht gets you a five year visa, I’d say that’s a pretty good deal.
John *******
Anonymous participant 535 agree 👌
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 535 better if it will be 10k or maximum 20k. It will be better deal 😁
Marcus ******
You want a 5 year visa but only willing to pay for 3 months of classes? FAFO, you’re going to donate $400 dollars and get a METV. 40k and a year of unlimited, that’s $100 dollars a month.. I don’t think you’ll find a better deal than that.
Anonymous ******************
40,000฿ for a 5 year visa, absurd.
🤣could always get a 1 year language visa for 60,000฿ 😅
🤣could always get a 1 year language visa for 60,000฿ 😅
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 841 Mine was 20k at Rawai gym Phuket. They send all documents and are registered with sports authority of Thailand. They also guarantee your DTV from the documents they send unless you mess something up. 40k is a rip off IMO shop around you can get some good deals
Michael ********
OPAnonimowy uczestnik 841 we talking about curse not about buy visa Charlie. It's not cheap at all for course
Wannikea *********
Quality tourist
Michael ********
OP@Wannikea ********
Quality brainWannikea *********
@Michael *******
dude you post monkey videos to your timeline....Michael ********
OP@Wannikea ********
who don't like monkey?Anonymous ******************
@Michael *******
not really, since your visa-less
Andrew **********
The one I paid for (40k) is a really good deal because not only do I get the 5 year DTV, but I also get many months of gym access plus personal training.
Michael ********
OP@Andrew *********
which gym?Michael ********
OP@Andrew *********
where?Greg ***********
@Michael *******
Fairtex is located across from Terminal 21. It is a gym AND a resortBrandon ********
Which gym? I am looking at Fairtex.
Michael ********
OP@Brandon *******
what is it?Andrew **********
@Brandon *******
Fairtex is goodActivity
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