Answereda year ago

What are the requirements for applying for the DTV visa from a Thai university?

DTV Visa Thai University Admission ED Visa Visa Alternatives Marriage Visa Immigration Advice

John *********

asked May 15, 2025

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To apply for the DTV visa, i need a letter of admission from the university.

So I need to pay 29,500 THB, takes 45 days for admission to be appoved, then can start my DTV process.

Answer summary

The user is discussing the process of applying for a DTV visa, which requires a letter of admission from a Thai university and a payment of 29,500 THB, taking 45 days for the admission approval before proceeding with the visa application. Commenters suggest considering an ED visa for studying, particularly for university courses, and highlight that one does not need an ED visa to study. Alternatives such as the marriage visa are also discussed, with advice to focus on options that align better with the user's goals.

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Wannikea *********

I wouldn't apply for the DTV for a university course, btw what type of course and how long is it?

a year ago

John *********

@Wannikea ********

2 years. But you are right, i should stick to my original plan for working towards a marriage visa.

I need to get out the UK ASAP!!

a year ago

Christopher ********

@Fight *************************************************

same day documents 20k for 6 months. Very knowledgeable about DTV

a year ago

Mikkel *******

@John ********

if you are married to a Thai national, and can muster the 400K thai baht that is needed for yearly extensions, that's your safest bet. The visa is not connected to you studying in any way. Your stay is secured, as long as you keep 400K in the bank, at least for 2 months before applying for your visa. Each time...

For an ED visa, it varies. It can be from having to get a new extension every 90 days, to having a year at a time. Ranging from low level Thai language courses, to actual university courses (Bachelor or masters for example).

The latter will even give you up to a year of extension of stay after graduation. To give you time to look for a job.

You are allowed to study under any visa/extension of stay. You do not need an ED visa. So I can see how you might utilize a 5 year DTV for that purpose. But.. i do not think requirements for a soft power visa under the DTV scheme align with going to university. There is already a better visa for that (from their perspective). The ED visa. Though from your perspective it might be different. Just leave out uni from your DTV visa then. Find something else that covers such a visa.

a year ago

John *********

@Mikkel ******

thanks Mikkel. No problem for me to have 400k in the thai bank.

Selection of the correct 90 day initial entry is where im struggling on the E-Visa website!!

a year ago

Bob **********

Might want to look at a ED visa if going to a university

a year ago

John *********

@Bob *********

as I was to move to thailand full time middle of October, i should get the type OA visa then extend for 12 months after 3 months.

Trouble is, im struggling with the E-Visa website.

a year ago

John *********

But it is marriage not retirement

(Though I retire in two months time before I apply)

a year ago

Bob **********

@John ********

wrong visa you want the non-o not the OA

a year ago

Graham ******

@John ********

Yes, under Other then Retirement (over 60 days stay)

a year ago

John *********

@Bob *********

ok thanks Bob. Is that selectable from the E-Visa website? I don’t recall seeing it.

I have to wait until mid July as I can’t apply until 3 months before.

But know what to select would be useful

a year ago

Graham ******

What category of DTV are you applying for that involves a Thai university?

a year ago

John *********

@Graham *****

it was soft power ??

a year ago