What are the requirements for obtaining a Muay Thai Visa in Thailand?

Nov 17, 2024
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I am not too sure what is the requirement for the Muay Thai Visa. Do I have to actually go train or just pay for the class is enough ? How long of a period do I have to train and will they ask me mutliple time to provide proof of training ? Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post seeks clarification on the requirements for a Muay Thai visa, specifically whether one must actively train or if merely paying for classes suffices. Responses suggest that while regular training may not be strictly enforced, the visa's purpose is to engage in Muay Thai. Some comments recommend checking with specific gyms that offer the visa, as they may provide proof of enrollment without requiring consistent attendance. Overall, there is skepticism regarding the enforcement of training obligations once the visa is obtained.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Dan *********
I don’t have this verified, but I feel… knowing how Thailand works and just some common sense kind of tells me that you sign up and do everything to get approved for the DTV visa you pay the Muay Thai company, they give your proof letter etc.. then after that, I don’t think anyone gives a rats a** whether you actually go to the class or not obviously immigration is not gonna be testing your Muaythai skills, etc. The Muay Thai place got their money, so why would they care? So yea… lol
Sam ******
Yes, you actually do get tested on your Muay Thai skills.

The reason Thai language Isn't included is because of people who had been learning Thai for years and couldn't count 1-10 with correct tones
Angelo ***********
@Sam *****
Correct tones are difficult for people who come from non tonal languages. Get over it.

I for instance do not hear tones.
Sam ******
@Angelo **********
Listening to and Pronuncing Tones aren't That difficult, especially when you study and practice them.

If you sleep during class and dream of last night's teerak from Nana plaza who left your condo an hour ago instead of studying, then yeah they become difficult
Angelo ***********
@Sam *****
AGAIN: many people do not hear the tones. I am a PRIME example for that.

You can say Ma Ma Ma Ma Maa and I can not distinguish which Ma is dog, which is horse, which is s-h-i-t and so on. I can only hear: oh, they are different. And that is for over 50% of Europeans, especially if they had no music education. If you play two notes on a piano that are side by side: I can only say, they are different. I do not hear which one is the higher one.

You are simply completely uninformed.

And with what completely unappropriated boldness do you assume you know anything about my hearing capabilities?

"If you sleep during class and dream of last night's teerak from Nana plaza who left your condo an hour ago instead of studying, then yeah they become difficult"

Under the belt line B-S, buy a guy who wants to talk about tones. Wow.
Greg ********
@Sam *****
I know people who were stopped from entering at Swampy when they could not speak Thai after a couple of years in an Ed Visa.
Luit *****************
If you don't want to train MuaY Thai, why do you need the visa then?

You should choose a visa that fits your purpose.
Anonymous *************
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Understandable. So there is workcation visa or any other form of Digital Nomad visa other than DTV?
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer no, DTV is the only one. It is just definitions that make it difficult. When there is a company employee relation you can prove things even when you are only employee of the company.

But when they have doubts they might ask you to show tax returns.
Anonymous *************
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@Luit ****************
maybe the Thai Elite Visa could be an option reading on it at the moment . It seems you only have to pay if I am correct
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer The Elite Visa is expensive, but you also get privileges with it. A friend of mine who likes to play golf loves it.
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@Luit ****************
well I am just new to this proceedure. I am black belt in Karate and would definitly enjoy Muay Thai but not in a strict training regiment that is why I am asking more information. I want to live in Thailand because it is my favorite country . I have an online business which would allow me to live there and looking at any type of possibility id have to migrate in this wonderfull country. Is there any way to apply for a Visa without any <<skills>> . I am a poker player I dont know if it would be recognized as a business by the Thailand Gov.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer Do you consider poker player as an online bussiness?

I think when you do not really have the intention to train Muay Thai you not really qualify for this visa, which does not mean you cannot get it, because a lot of people get it for the wrong reasons.
Anonymous *************
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@Luit ****************
yes . I understand. Im not here for the wrong reason . I understand the stigma just by looking at most farang. Im not one of those. But 1-3 training a week is definitly doable and Id even say interesting to me. Thank you for your time 🙏
Anonymous *************
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@Luit ****************
I have a pretty constant income from it and it makes me meet way over the requirement of the 500 000 Baht . So Id say yes. But it isnt like I have customers . If that makes sense
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer I don't expect this is the type of income Thai officials want you to have, and I am almost sure it does not qualify as workcation or digital nomad.

No customers, no employer, no company.

Maybe with tax return you qualify
Alessandro *********
@Luit ****************
the "ICanGetLaidOnlyInThailand" visa doesn't exist, that's why so many desperate to get any visa without requirements or cutting corners are around
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@Alessandro ********
I am looking into a long term visa to stay without having strict requirement and keep the freedom to do whatvever I want with my time . As much as I like training I wouldnt want to commit 5 years of strict regiment to live there. If there is any alternative to a DTV visa that grants long term stay without a proof of skill or commitment like this let me know . So far the Muay Thai seems to fit my background but not the commitment Im willing to take possibly. Im looking for freedom not training Muay Thai as a 2nd job
Alessandro *********
Asking the gyms is you best option, there are many posts here, one guy posted today that their schedule is 1 training a week, but you can do more, just have to see with each gym (1 training a week feels almost useless, when I used to train I did 3 a week at least but I was not in Thailand and I had a full-time job)
Anonymous *************
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@Alessandro ********
ok thanks . 1-3training a week is probably my aim on a regular basis. I used to do 6 days a week and compete at high level but dont want to commit like that anymore . Therefore my questionning . 🙏
Anonymous *************
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@Alessandro ********
definitly not into that. Lived in bangkok for 4 months only working on my business and havent been in a single bar. But I do get why prejudice apply in this case.
Imran ***************
Muay Thai Fever Gym and 'The Wall Fitness' both offer muay thai visas. I think that you would not have to necessarily train regularly if you trained at the wall fitness. It's on Huay Kaew Rd. You should go in and talk to them. Really nice people.

I think a cookery course would also provide you with an invaluable skill. I just feel the Muay Thai visa seems more future proof because it is a perishable skill that so obviously requires constant diligence and honing. So, the long-term stay would be more realistically justifiable.

Cooking might also be described in this way, I guess; just not my cooking skills.
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@Imran **************
thank you 🙏
Greg ********
If you do not want to actually train Muay Thai a cookery course might be cheaper and shorter :-)
Anonymous *************
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@Greg *******
I would like to train muay thai but wonder if it is a flexible training or a fixed cursus lets say 4x a week for 6 month. What does the requirement looks look like when it comes to training and how often do you have to renew this <<package>>. Thank you for your time 🙏
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Courses are very flexible, if you do private lessons, you choose your schedule even once a week.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant The guy posting from Muay Thai Fever in Chiang Mai seems to have flexible options. He is also putting options in place if immigration are demanding ongoing training
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@Greg *******
i will have a look thank you 🙏