What is the process and requirements for obtaining a Thai DTV visa through a language school?

Sep 4, 2024
3 months ago
George *********
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Just received my DTV from Thai embassy London, based on learning Thai at a language school. All other conditions met, total time seven days and that was after supplying further documents that they requested......๐Ÿ˜Š
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The user successfully received their DTV (Education) visa from the Thai embassy in London after fulfilling the necessary requirements, which included attending a language school to learn Thai. The process took seven days after submitting additional documents as requested. Community members asked about the duration of processing, the specific language school attended, required documents, and weekly class schedules. They also expressed interest in the availability and costs of Thai language courses.
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Jason *********
Can you tell me what school you used to apply for language classes?
Toni *******
Always ask your embassy first. Finnish embassy doesnt even give you an ED for study thai lol
Paulie ********
How long from processing to approval?
George *********
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Klee **************
What Thai Language school? What was the cost for 1 month Thai Language studies? Really appreciate your post, it helps all of us!!!
Jon *********
How many times a week do you have to go to school?
George *********
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@Jon ********
my class is 8 hours a week for the month of November....I intend to carry on after that....but not a stipulation of the visa
Bandah **************
Can you help me in which institute can i get admission
George *********
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@Bandah *************
any Thai licensed language school should be okay
Martha **********
@George ********
Which one did you use?
Tee **********
What were the extra documents they asked for?
George *********
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@Tee *********
just a better photo and further confirmation from the language school
Tee **********
@George ********
thank you!
Debbie ********
What school did you enrol in please? I was going to go with the Mauy Thai option and just use the gym to train but also take Thai lessons. Prefer the Thai school option for DTV.
Martha **********
@Debbie *******
Same. In what Thai school did you enrol?
Dan ***********
You applied and paid for it on Tuesday 27th August? 7 days total or working days? Thanks
George *********
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@Dan **********
I applied bank holiday Monday, 26th August...came through completed this afternoon...and in between they requested some further documentation
Dan ***********
@George ********
thanks for update ๐Ÿ™
Dam *****
@George ********
what school is it? Thanks
Tim ***********
I didn't even know that studying Thai was one of the soft power categories? You would think that an Education visa would be what they would recommend.
George *********
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.....and the extra documents they requested was the government approval/licence, and i/d of the approved tutor.
George *********
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@Paul *******
I asked the language school if they would be okay with me answering questions like yours....they had no problem at all....BUT , they were concerned...due to all the negative comments on this site and other visa sites stating categorically that language is not a soft power option, that staff at the embassy in London may have some comeback.

From comments on here it appears I am the only person in the world that got DTV based on learning Thai language . So I hope you understand my reluctance to divulge the school.

Having said that, all I did was Google language schools in Bangkok...if you go this route make sure the school has a government licence/approval.
Jack *******
@Tim **********
go figure.. its softened .. for you
David *******
@Tim **********
you are wrong. There is wording on adverts saying "education and seminars" as learning Thai cooking and Muay Thai could also be obtained on a ED visa.

I have got my DTV same way, I have booked numerous 30_60 day modules that are spread out.
Andy ************
@Tim **********
The DTV has virtually made the ED and O visas redundant. Everyone's moving onto DTV
Andi ***********
@Tim **********
It is a real surprise. London Embassy told me studying Thai is not an option for the DTV.
Tim ***********
@Andi **********
Yeah it is not. I think this is a mistake. The DTV is not for studying - that's the ED visa.
George *********
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@Tim **********
what is cooking and boxing then , if not learning ?
Paul ********
@George ********
good point George. Why are people telling you that study of language is not one of the soft power categories when you have the visa. Could you share the of language school you used please.
Paul ********
I have just been reviewing all threads on soft power. I see you didnโ€™t want to divulge the name of your school. Do you know where I can find a list of accredited/registered schools that meet criteria for the DTV. You mention that they requested more documents from you. Can you shine some light on this to help out our application. Much appreciated.
Galen *******
@George ********
George, I am German and I would like to apply for a DTV softpower studying Thai language. Please, tell me which school in Thailand (which city) did you enroll in?
Tim ***********
@George ********
I didn't make the rules. The DTV softpower category includes cooking, boxing, medical apts etc... it does not include studying Thai because that falls under the Education visa. So what is your question?
George *********
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I didn't make the rules either ! I have a DTV visa issued by the Thai embassy in London based on me enrolling on a course to learn the Thai language at a language school....simple.
Tim ***********
@George ********
we know this because you stated it already. But Iโ€™m telling you itโ€™s an error. Just saying.