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What should I consider when applying for a DTV visa for Thailand from a West African country?
Apr 10, 2026
21 days ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERPlease I am applying for a DTV from a west African country. I work online as required but I am using a cooking school to get the visa, please what should I ensure or keep in mind as I do this? 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is applying for a DTV visa from a West African country and is using a cooking school as part of the application. Comments suggest ensuring the cooking school is reputable, while one user warns against potential visa misuse for online work, indicating that a Workcation visa may be more appropriate for remote workers.
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You work on-line at a cooking school? another muppet applying for the wrong visa to work illegal in Thailand. Purpose Workcation is the only option for on line remote workers.
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Andi ***********
Make sure the school is reputable and has experience with DTV applications.
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