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What are the requirements for obtaining an ED or DTV visa in Thailand?
ED/ DTV visa advice
สวัสดีค่ะทุกคน,
Recently I have been looking more into a fitting Visa to stay longterm in Thailand. DTV sounds tempting, but I don't quite understand the softpowerskill requirement. If booking a cooking class... do 10 days of class make me eligible for the 5 year visa or do I have to pay the course fee of around 40,000 บาท every 6 months?
Right now I think ED visa might be the best choice for me through attending a thai language course. Does anyone have recommendations for cheap language schools in bkk? Also is there an requirement for a minimum amount of hours per week? And is it possible to apply for an ED visa two years in a row? As I'm doing my bachelor's online rn, I can't study thai full-time.
สวัสดีค่ะทุกคน,
Recently I have been looking more into a fitting Visa to stay longterm in Thailand. DTV sounds tempting, but I don't quite understand the softpowerskill requirement. If booking a cooking class... do 10 days of class make me eligible for the 5 year visa or do I have to pay the course fee of around 40,000 บาท every 6 months?
Right now I think ED visa might be the best choice for me through attending a thai language course. Does anyone have recommendations for cheap language schools in bkk? Also is there an requirement for a minimum amount of hours per week? And is it possible to apply for an ED visa two years in a row? As I'm doing my bachelor's online rn, I can't study thai full-time.
Answer summary
The user is seeking advice on suitable long-term visa options for Thailand, particularly the DTV and ED visas. They have questions regarding the soft powerskill requirement for the DTV visa, asking if attending a cooking class for 10 days qualifies them for the 5-year visa or if the full course fee is necessary every six months. Additionally, they express interest in the ED visa through Thai language courses, and inquire about recommendations for affordable language schools in Bangkok, the minimum weekly hours needed, and the feasibility of applying for an ED visa for two consecutive years.
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John **********
If you go for an ED visa check the class schedules for the specific course. You do need to attend and learn according to the schedules, not doing so will result in your stay being curtailed
Brandon ************
You need at least 6 months of soft power activity to qualify for a soft power DTV. And many embassies have started issuing 6-month multiple entry tourist visas to people who only submit 6 months. So you'd be best off with at least a year of activity.
Yes it's possible to get 2 years in a row, but after that you're not likely to get another one.
Each school has its own requirements so you'd need to check with a few.
Yes it's possible to get 2 years in a row, but after that you're not likely to get another one.
Each school has its own requirements so you'd need to check with a few.
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