Answered11 days ago

What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa through a cooking course in Thailand?

DTV Visa Thai Cooking Course Visa Requirements Remote Work Visa Education Visa Soft Power Visa

Hayley ***********

asked Oct 16, 2026

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Myself and my partner aren’t married. He should be eligible for the DTV as a remote worker. However I take care of my children permanently so would be looking at applying under a new Thai skill. Cooking course seems to be acceptable. Has anyone done this? Does the course have to be a certain length? Do you have to use a certain cooking school ect?

Answer summary

A user inquires about applying for a DTV visa as a remote worker while also considering a cooking course for their children. Other users confirm that cooking courses can qualify under the DTV Soft Power category, suggest a preferred cooking school, and clarify that there are no strict minimum course lengths, but a duration of at least 6 months is recommended. It's also emphasized that the cooking school must be a registered Thai business to provide necessary documentation for the visa application.

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Partly_en*********

You will still need to meet the financial reqts and justify how you would support yourself!

7 days ago

James *****************

Partly_enlightened if the financial requirements are covered (which they are) and we own a business operating in the UK, we should be good?

7 days ago

Rick *********

My wife and I are in Thailand on the DTV and we took the cooking school option. Taking classes at The house of taste Thai cooking school and they have a few locations in Thailand. They were great to deal with and it’s only 8 classes.

10 days ago

Mike **********

@Rick ********

why did you not just get an o visa for retirement?.

10 days ago

Rick *********

@Mike *********

because we wanted to see what Thailand is like before we decide. And the DTV gives more options

10 days ago

Rick *********

@Mike *********

DTV works better for us.

10 days ago

Mike **********

@Rick ********

but the o visa would have given you 3 months to decide.

Instead you get the dtv which means you cant even open a bank account here.

10 days ago

Kati ********

Yes, Thai cooking courses can qualify under the DTV Soft Power category.

There is no universal minimum course duration, as requirements vary between Thai embassies and consulates. However, a course lasting at least 6 months is generally recommended.

Not every cooking school or course will qualify. The provider must be a registered or licensed Thai business that can issue an official acceptance letter in your name and provide proof of its registration or licence.

For your application, you will generally need an acceptance letter, the school's registration or licence, a programme schedule showing the course dates, and proof of payment or deposit, in addition to the standard DTV documents.

You can find more detailed information about the DTV Soft Power requirements here:

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10 days ago