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What is the best duration for a cooking course to apply for a DTV in Thailand?

DTV Visa Cooking Courses Visa Application Thai Cooking School Expat Advice Muay Thai Visa

Yuan ******

asked Feb 10, 2026

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Hi guys need some suggestions. I am kind looking at soft power cooking for dtv. I heard from AI that 6 months will get rejected 99 percent. is it true? AI suggest for 12 months. I don't work but has income from rental.  also what cooking school people went for and for how long. which country people apply their dtv from. how long it took and when was it approved.  just need suggestions many thanks.

Answer summary

The discussion revolves around the appropriate duration for cooking courses in Thailand to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). Opinions vary on the duration needed, with some suggesting a 6-month course is sufficient, while others believe a 12-month course improves the chances of approval. Individuals share their experiences, mentioning different cooking schools like Arun Thai Cooking and Bangkok Cooking Academy, and the general sentiment is that longer courses may strengthen applications. Additionally, there is a debate on the relevance of other activities, such as Muay Thai, in the visa approval process, with mixed views on whether they are worthwhile.

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Anonymous ******************

Muay thai shut be remove from DTV.. Becors 90% off ppl never go to Muay thai at All... I talk to many ppl and All of Them dont wast time in Muay thai at All... Ppl just Pay for it and never go... Thes ppl scarm the way to get DTV..

9 months ago

Brittany ***********

I recently got approved for 6-month cooking class.

I’m going to

@Arun **************

, they offer both 6 and 12 month options.

Applied in the US and I just posted my full approval timeline in a post a few days ago if you want all the specifics.

Good luck!

9 months ago

Yuan ******

thanks Brittany

9 months ago

Dom ********

Maybe it’s different with cooking, but my application included a 6-month Muay Thai course and i got approved.

It’s not enforced yet, but either way, you should be continuing the activity throughout the 5 years so if you’re happy to pay for 12 months upfront, then do it 👍

9 months ago

Yuan ******

well done Dom. I am thinking about muay Thai myself in phuket. it looks cool. much better than cooking.

9 months ago

Dom ********

@Yuan *****

I highly recommend Muay Thai over cooking. It gives you a reason to stay active, and it’s much more fun than running on a treadmill.

Plus you will make close friends with the trainers and students.

You can train at your own pace as well 👍

9 months ago

Greg ********

How would AI know?

9 months ago

Yuan ******

I don't know. AI said get 9-12 month course. 6 months will get rejection. I don't know what to believe.

9 months ago

Andi ***********

@Yuan *****

Where are you applying ?

9 months ago

Andi ***********

@Yuan *****

Both are ok with 6mths but submitting a longer-term course strengthens your case. Bangkok Cooking Academy offers DTV approved courses but on pricier tjhan others such as Arun Thai Cooking.

9 months ago

Yuan ******

@Andi **********

either australia or bali

9 months ago

Greg ********

@Yuan *****

I think 6 months is OK these days. Used to be shorter but recent posts and reports are saying 6 months OK in majority of places. Of course the longer the better.

9 months ago

Yuan ******

thanks

9 months ago