This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
What are the experiences and requirements for getting a Thai visa for Muay Thai training?
Muay Thai VisaThailand VisaDTVVisa EntryTraining Visa requirementsSoft Power VisaVisa Approval Experiences
Mar 27, 2025
a year ago
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTERApproved in hcmc about 2 weeks ago, landed in bkk, no questions asked. Personally, I don't worry about any questions on future entries. I'm pretty sure Muay Thai training will become a habit and I'll continue the activity that gave me the DTV.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their positive experience of obtaining a Muay Thai training visa (DTV) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and successfully entering Bangkok without any issues. Fellow commenters discussed their own experiences with visa approvals, questions regarding the necessity of booking a full course for the soft power visa, and tips for ensuring compliance to avoid future entry problems.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Alex ******
Did you need to have an entire 6 month course booked and show evidence to get soft power approved?
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex *****
I booked 3 months for Muay Thai, just in case I would not be approved. Then I'd still be able to do it on a regular 60+30 day visa. If it raises questions, you can always answer you'd like to travel around and stay/train in different parts of the country. Which in my case will certainly be the case.Demet *********
@Andries ********
stamp still 60 days? Or did they reduce it back to 30 days? Thank you🙏🏼Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Demet ********
For the moment It is still 60 days, to my knowledge.Reply to
Andries *********
Reply
Alex ******
Did you get approved for soft power on this 3 month booking?
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex *****
I did, they did ask for proof of income so keep that in mind.Reply to
Andries *********
Reply
Alex ******
@Andries ********
Thank you 🙌🏼Reply to
Alex ******
Reply
Tim ***********
Congratulations 🥳🥂🎉
Sean *******
Congrats. I got approved with MT in August and entered September. Stayed 6 months and left for a few days. Stamped back in no questions asked.
Richie-Rich ********
How long did it take to hear back? I've just applied for mine yesterday.
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richie-Rich *******
I was asked for some extra documents, and I was approved 5 working days after uploading those. Report can be found on this page.Reply to
Andries *********
Reply
Anonymous ******************
Provided you’re actually attending lessons and dedicate the whole 5 years of training, then it shouldn’t be an issue.
The people that will face issues are those that plan to abuse the visa
The people that will face issues are those that plan to abuse the visa
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 427 ps, what is with the anonymous? Just put your name in it when posting.
Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 427 That goes for all approved DTVs. If you apply as freelancer and stop working, you are not eligible anymore either. I have said it before and say it again. I honestly can not understand why some people seem to think that people applying under soft power are abusing. If and when I stop Muay Thai, and there is an issue, I apply as freelancer. At the moment it was just easier to apply under soft power as I have only just started working as a freelancer.
Luit *****************
@Andries ********
The question is what will you do when you stop Muay Thai after a year? Do you get possibility to change to freelancer at that moment?Andries *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
I haven't even started yet, not thinking about what might be. I am assuming I'll continue Muay Thai as a means of keeping fit and learning some skills. If, I do not continue and it becomes an issue and they cancel my DTV, what I do not expect, I am sure I can then apply as freelancer. But I do not see a reason to worry about that today, it's my first day back in bkk and finding a nice condo has more priority in my head.Reply to
Andries *********
Reply
2 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
10 comments
a year ago
6 comments
a year ago
6 comments
a year ago
17 comments
a year ago
1 comments
a year ago
11 comments
a year ago
1 comments
a year ago
4 comments
a year ago
13 comments
a year ago
18 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
33 comments
a year ago
11 comments
a year ago
11 comments
2 years ago
56 comments
2 years ago
24 comments
2 years ago
15 comments
2 years ago
31 comments
2 years ago
60 comments
2 years ago
28 comments
2 years ago
66 comments
2 years ago
104 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.