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What are the requirements and details for obtaining a DTV visa through Muay Thai in Thailand?
Got my DTV visa approved via the soft power route, doing Muay Thai.
Applied within. Australia
Applied within. Australia
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around how to obtain a DTV visa in Thailand through Muay Thai training as part of the soft power route. Community members seek details on required training frequency, duration of courses, specific gym recommendations, and financial documentation needed for the application. There are clarifications on the possibility of multiple 180-day stays, visa extension costs, and whether a border run can reset the visa duration. Recurrent questions emphasize the financial commitment, including costs of training and bank statements required to meet visa criteria.
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Steven *********
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Lisa ********
How long did it take to get approved😘
Nick ************
Dies it say anything about how often or for how long you have to attend the course? What happens at extension time. I would leave the country if I were you.
Debbie ********
Core combat Chang Mai do a 6 month package and supply all necessary paperwork.
Clay *********
Watch “Retired Working For You” on YouTube. He interviewed the official that implemented this. It has all your answers.
Alfred *****
@Clay ********
watched that too but Little clarification on the soft power application route . No mention of how many months minimum of a particular course , be it Muay Thai,or cooking , or music events, to be eligible for the DTV
Alexander ****
how much was the course?
Barry *******
OP@Alexander ***
2200 Aud for 6 monthsAlexander ****
quite cheap
Sean *********
Oh wow, that’s awesome. I had heard it was not eligible to be used for Muay Thai, language or cooking classes.
Barry *******
OPI initially enquired about 6months and they said 1 year should be ok and if was
Sean *********
@Barry ******
excellent infoDennis *********
@Sean ********
I would actually be interested in all three.Language first
Then cooking
Then Muay Thai
For me I would be nervous applying under the soft. Yes, poster booked one year. But would they say yes to one month. Seems they should have been clear with the soft. Type of classes, how many hours per week, and how long. It’s non refundable. But I wonder if you apply and have 2 weeks cooking school they send message giving you a chance to increase the classes you booked or straight denial. Because like I said.
What if I did 3 month language
3 months cooking (which might be too much) and then 6 months Muay Thai.
I assume any classes will require a minimum amount of classes and payment in order to provide letter. Nobody wants to create or response to 10,000 one day cooking class visa letter. Even thought it’s cut and paste letter
Barry *******
OP@William *****
the Australian Thai embassy told me to 1 year would be ok after enquiring to them before applyingDennis *********
Sean *********
@William *****
I understand all those questions because I have them all too. I can’t find info on them yet.Dennis *********
Ok I just looked again. The price I saw for 3 places ranged from 8000 baht per month to
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0 for Muay Thai per year. Interested to see what he paid and if there is cheaper. It says classes are two hours. I assume M-F. One promoted a certificate and graduation so I assume you must go to get this class certificate. Unsure what will immigration do if you pay for class and never go. The Muay Thai don’t care they got 60%. This will be a great business for them. It me seems border bounces are cheaper. But not guaranteed, maybe if you use a service for bounce. But I think if you need one year of proof of class not two weeks then it will be an expensive DTV.
Randy ******
@William *****
Enroll in thai cuisine course? Cheaper and everyone must eat somethingDennis *********
@Randy *****
yes I saw a Thai cooking school for 4 hours and 1200 baht. The question is what will be accepted. Accepting one year Muay Thai is different that a cooking class. So, has anyone been denied the visa? I read a lot of approvals. A denial with reason would be interesting. Do you risk *****
baht to apply with a 1 day or two week cooking class. The government don’t care because they keep the money. Surprised not some basic guidelines of what acceptable fir classes. As of right now we know a 1 year class accepted. But I could take three vacations to other parts of SEA for cost of Muay Thai. I am still surprised it’s 5 years and not 1 with extension option. I assume changes might happen and the 5 years could be the first thing discussed. Make it like retirement where you have to do an extension with proof again. But for digital nomads it is great. Why they add soft to it instead of changing education visa seems odd. It only been about a month. How things look next year will be interesting.Alfred *****
@William *****
you are so spot on .. they might fine tune it and make it difficult, and the domino effect of higher rents , etcDennis *********
@Alfred ****
well let’s hope not many denials. But the earlier you apply probably higher success rate. Now since new most approved. After 6 months they might be picky. I just hope it doesn’t push rent high or food.Alfred *****
William Boyc I had similar questions which you posted, costs of a one year Muay Thai vs the border bounce, or a vacation to other SEA cities, and what will be acceptable for the cooking classes, as I would not want to risk my
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baht application fee . Yes , if someone could show denials of the DTV , it would be helpful
Matt ***********
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Alfred *****
My only option is the 'soft' route too , so I would like to know more ... TIA
Barry *******
OPNot if you actually train Muay Thai which I do
Dennis *********
@Barry ******
then is good But if you just want a visa probably cooking is cheaper. Muay Thai great work out
Interested if anything happens year 2. As of nothing
Dennis *********
@Alfred ****
one year Muay Thai is expensiveAlfred *****
@William *****
I would guess so
Fabian *******
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Barry *******
OPPre booked a Muay Thai course for 1 year and paid 60% up front. Showed bank account with most money in
Barry *******
OP@Don ****
pro Muay Thai Hua Hin, yes got acceptance letter from gym
Don *****
@Barry ******
thank youDon *****
@Barry ******
which gym? Did they have to write a letter?Dennis *********
Another posting with no answers or responses 🤔
Aditya *********
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Samantha ********
More details please
Adam *******
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Martin **********
Details on Maui Thai requirements?
Melissa *****
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Chris *********
Did you have to pre book a Muay Thai course and pay in advance for a given amount of time ?
Barry *******
OP@Chris ********
yes 1 year course pay for ) months 6 upfrontChris *********
@Barry ******
Which Muay Thai gym are you training at ?
Dale **********
Congrats. Looking forward to heading back to Aussie to make the switch
Johnny *****************************
How long did it take for them to approve?
Brad ******
What were the financial requirements? Bank statements and account balance, etc?
Matt ******
Bruh. Details
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Sally *********
I’ll be applying within Australia too. How many months of bank statements did you have to show?
Lisa ********
@Sally ********
just doing this for my son and we was told ideally 6 months but can do 3,4 at a push, just was proof you have enough funds to live, not allowed to work for any Thai people👍Sally *********
Ah I notice your from
UK.. different rules for different embassies, I believe
UK.. different rules for different embassies, I believe
David ****************
@Sally ********
Yes different rules apply to different countries.Lisa ********
@Sally ********
oh maybe, it’s all new so jump on while you can..he did say a month but if you can do 6 that’s better🙏good luck😘Sally *********
@Lisa *******
the Thai embassy in Australia has told me just one statement and they also said it can be my business account ( different name). We will see!Barry *******
OP@Sally ********
just latest statement
Numfhon ********
I wonder if you completed your 360 days in Thailand (if you did extension in Thailand), you need to leave and re-enter. So when you re-enter Thailand again, do you need proof of Muay Thai training for the next 6 months again? Thank you in advance.
David ****************
@Barry ******
same here.Barry *******
OP@David ***************
random question, where is your background pic taken, looks stunning?
Al**
Finally! Now please provide details.
Ryan *******
How much was the cost if you don't mind
Nichole ********
I’m waiting to hear details too, as this is the route I plan on taking
Kannan **************
More details please
Christopher ********
Which gym and what did you ask for at he gym? Looking for a gym in Pattaya or Koh Chang to get a letter then come back in a few months. Thanks for any info.😁
James ***********
Nice. What did your application include?
James ********
Tommi *******
Allows 180 days per year in Thailand correct?
Barry *******
OPYes 1900 baht for extension in country after 6months
Jim ********
@Tommi ******
It’s multi entry so can do a border run and get another 180 days and keep rinsing and repeating for 5 years if you wanted to
Rob *******
@Jim *******
Do you have to pay 10.000 baht per entry or is it a one off fee ?Jim ********
@David ***************
what? 1900 baht for extensions?David ****************
@Jim *******
thats right.Jim ********
@Brandon ***********
I’ve been told my immigration that it’s 1900 baht. I’ll speak with them again to confirmDennis *********
Brandon ************
@Jim *******
confirmed by who? Immigration officials are telling people 10,000 so that's who I'll believe
Todd *********
@Jerome ********
yes - sure. And yes, it looks too easy. But it actually is
Jerome *********
@Todd ********
ate u sure 100% official text ? is look too much easy 😅and never see anything cheap or easy for visa ...😏
Jim ********
@Brandon ***********
I thought it had been confirmed that extensions were 1900 baht rather than 10k that everyone in the group kept saying?
Steve *******
@Brandon ***********
great! Thank you for the info. And like you said, just traveling is definitely the better choice rather than paying 10k 👌Brandon ************
@Steve ******
the MFA doesn't have anything to do with immigration. Immigration handles extensions. The Phuket immigration volunteers that work at immigration have been told that extensions will be 10,000 baht directly from the immigration leaders.Steve *******
@Brandon ***********
in this clip Naruchai Ninnad DDG, Consular affairs department of ministry of foreign affairs, says the extension will cost 1900.(13:04 in the video)
Has this since been changed with another announcement?
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Brandon ************
@Jerome ********
Yes and it would be stupid to pay 10k when you can just leave the country for an hour and come back and get another 180 days for free.Todd *********
@Jerome ********
yes - IF you stay in Thailand. If you leave and come back in, you receive 180 days at no costJerome *********
@Brandon ***********
Rob Hurst every renew 180 days is 10k....Jerome *********
@Rob ******
every renew 180 days is 10k....Brandon ************
@Rob ******
the cost for the visa is 10k. You don't pay to enter Thailand
Billy ********
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Jeff ******
What gym and how long do you have to train for?
Don *****
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Rob *******
How long is the MuayThai course you have taken & what gym ? Thanks.Rob.
Bas *******
i know elite gym does it in bkk from 25k per 6 month
Benjamin ******
@Rob ******
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Uchiha ***********
@Rob ******
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Lyra *****
How often do you have to train?
Uchiha ***********
@Lyra ****
i doubt you even have to train, like they dont know in airport what was your DTV, could be medical could be thai soft power or nomad.or as someone once said to prove you trained you have to fight the immigration officer
Lyra *****
@Uchiha **********
not willing to risk being shipped out of the country because I missed a class.Barry *******
OP@Lyra ****
pro Muay Thai Hua hinLyra *****
@Barry ******
which one?Barry *******
OP@Lyra ****
2 hours a day, 6 days a weekLyra *****
@Barry ******
for how long? All the programs I've been seeing look brutal. 6-8hr days 5-6 days a week.Barry *******
OP@Lyra ****
I signed up for once a dayKannan **************
@Uchiha **********
haha
Michel *********
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