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What are the experiences and requirements for obtaining a Thai digital nomad visa (DTV) through Muay Thai training?

Mar 1, 2025
a month ago
DTV approved: Hanoi

Soft Power Muay Thai

Nationality: Taiwan

Submitted: Feb. 22st

Pending approval: Feb. 24th

Application approved: Feb. 27th

Documents Submitted:

Proof of location:

1. Passport entry stamp

2. Hotel Hanoi booking receipts

3. Bording Pass BKK to Hanoi

4. 6 months of Bank statements (500k + saving, and stable monthly income)

5. Muay Thai class 9 months enrollment paper

6. Muay Thai school company registration paper (provided by school)

I re-enter BKK in Feb 28th. While Immigration officer in Suvanabui found i had work visa, tourist visa and ED visa previously, she took me to a separately room, and asked for details. I replied everything honestly and showed her the login page of Muay Thai class. About 10 min talk, she gave me the stamp
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user details their experience obtaining a Thai Soft Power DTV E-Visa through Muay Thai training, including the timeline of submission and approval, necessary documents such as proof of location, bank statements, and enrollment papers. They share their interaction with immigration upon re-entering Thailand, highlighting concerns about previously held visas, and receiving their entry stamp after an interview.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Anita *******
Can I provide the 500,000 in multiple currencies and from different bank accounts? Will a company salary certificate or pay slip be sufficient?
Dca *****
Congratulations on your Thai Soft Power category DTV E–Visa from the Thai Embassy in Hanoi!
Gintas ****
How much DTV after 180d?
Tuan ***************
Have uploaded these documents before you doing the payment?
Anonymous *************
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@Tuan **************
yes, so I got DTV approved
Tuan ***************
Anonymous participant Okay thank you
Fred ********
what Muay Thai School did you apply with?
Marshall *******
@Fred *******
same questions here πŸ™πŸ™
Sean *******
Lucky you applied via soft power and not work. You probably would have had it harder if she suspected you of working illegally in Thailand.
Anonymous *************
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@Sean ******
I did worked with work visa, then changed to different visa when I resigned. I explained with proof and she accepted