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What does the Wellness category cover under the DTV visa in Thailand?

Jun 12, 2025
2 days ago
Hello. I was approved a DTV. On the paper it states for Medical and Wellness. Could someone please tell me. What does Wellness cover. Thank you
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The Wellness category associated with the DTV visa in Thailand covers a variety of activities aimed at health and well-being, including yoga, meditation, counseling, and other non-medical treatments. However, the approval of these activities can vary depending on the embassy's policies. While some individuals were not initially aware of this wellness addition to their visa, it can be beneficial for those seeking holistic or non-traditional therapies as part of their stay.
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Shivam ********
Counselling...??? like Therapy? a 5 year visa for therpay?
Wannikea *********
2 months ago you said you got your DTV for dental treatments, shame you aren't well.
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@Wannikea ********
Thank you. The dental treatment is going well. I did not realise that the embassy would add a second category. Wellness. Which is a bonus for me.
Vito **************
This is very useful. Could you send me specifics on this ? As a yoga teacher or student at Wat or center ?
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@Vito *************
yes I also thought useful.
Andreas *********
@Vito *************
you seem to misunderstand the DTV issued on a "soft power". You cannot work on it inside Thailand. You are supposed to attend seminars, classes and schools. As attendances aren't checked by Immigration, you are litterally free to live, but not allowed to work.
Abe *******
What embassy did you apply at?
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@Abe ******
UK. I originally applied under the soft power medical category. i was unaware that this cagegory also included wellness until my visa was approved.
Abe *******
I wasn’t aware that you could apply under the medical and wellness category, as my embassy never mentioned it. I recently came across an article that said it’s possible to do so for yoga and meditation, but I wasn’t sure if it was actually allowed.
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@Abe ******
A question on a question. Why do you want to know what Embassy I applied at…..
Andi ***********
Wellness covers things like Yoga, meditation, counselling,. Non medical treatments
Ray *****
@Andi **********
so you can do yoga? I'm surprised, I'd certainly consider that
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@Ray ****
me too….
Andi ***********
@Ray ****
It depends on the embassy if they approve it. Yoga can be used as part of a medical treatment program. Yoga for basic health/fun will unlikely get approved.
Greg ********
It is just a category ie "Medical & Wellness".
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@Greg *******
Does that mean that when one applies for a DTV under medical . Wellness will also be added as a second category?
Pete *******
You are approved what is the issue?
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@Pete ******
There Isn’t.
Michael **********
what do you mean? can u show us a screenshot?
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@Michael *********
a screenshot of what.