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What are the easiest DTV visa categories to apply for in Thailand?

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Sep 12, 2024

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Looking for suggestions for a DTV category to apply under. There are so many options and I'm trying to narrow it down. What are some of the easiest ones to get?

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A user is seeking suggestions for the easiest DTV (Digital Visa) categories to apply for in Thailand. Comments suggest two primary pathways: the Digital Nomad/Freelancer visa and the Soft Power visa, which includes options like Muay Thai training or cooking classes. Specific recommendations included the Digital Nomad visa for remote workers, and the Muay Thai route with reference to the Tiger Eye Martial Arts school in Bangkok as an option for sports-related visas. Users shared experiences and insights regarding visa applications based on different personal circumstances.

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Bashir *******

Sports - Tiger Eye Martial Arts

Muay Thai, meditation, many other options to choose from.

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have you gotten one from there or do you know anyone who has?

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Bashir *******

we've had over a dozen successful applicants

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Sadia ******

If you decide to go the Muay Thai route, check out

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in Bangkok.

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Lyle *********

Digital nomad mayne- bout to do mine

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Tim ***********

In reality, there are 2 options : Digital nomad / freelancer OR soft power (muay thai / cooking, etc...). If you have the money in the bank and work remote, go for the digital nomad option.

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thank you! Any reason why the digital nomad would be preferable to soft power? I was thinking about going for Muay Thai. They both require 500k in the bank, no?

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Tim ***********

The digital nomad visa doesn't require you to pay for some crazy expensive course. Further to that, what happens when your course is over? We don't know if there will be checks on that but the digital nomad category, if you already work online, is preferable for those reasons.

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@Tim **********

makes sense, thanks!

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@Tim **********

100% agree.

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for soft power, you actually need to book and pay for a course of education/treatment/whatever.

There are likely to be agents who'll be able to 'fix' a soft power solution for you, but if it's fraudulent, you'll be living in risk and could be deported any time.

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@Tim **********

3rd option - Medical

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that’s under the 2nd category or what they call soft power. There is actually a 3rd category for spouses and dependents.

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Ray *****

Dental

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Daniel *****

If you have done it, can you share your story? Please include the consulate.

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Ray *****

I've just read other reports in the group of people successfully getting the visa based on dental

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Workation

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what is that?

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Ko *****************

Remote freelancer or digital nomad.

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