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What should I include in my 5-year plan for my Thai visa application?

Oct 15, 2025

2 months ago

Hi all!

I just received an update on my application asking me for further documents:

"Since application would get 5 years-visa, please provide the letter of explanation of your plan/ project for the next 5 years in Thailand"

I'm applying from Belgium under soft power (thai cuisine).

I already wrote a cover letter explaining my plans during the 12-month course (which was merged with my bank statements- maybe they haven't seen it?). I'm a professional chef wanting to master Thai cuisine, its cultural background etc.

Seems a bit too much to say I'm going to apply for four other 12-month cooking classes...

I was planning on saying I'd like to explore all regions and thus, need more than one year to learn all regional dishes... Which is true btw.

They don't seem to be asking how I'll sustain myself..

Any thoughts?

Thank you, this group has already been very helpful!!!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a long-term visa in Thailand related to studying Thai cuisine and has been asked for additional documentation outlining a 5-year plan. They plan to explore regional dishes over multiple cooking classes but are unsure how to present their plan. Community comments advise to create a flexible plan that doesn't strictly commit to staying for the entire duration and to be cautious about how to present the information to avoid application rejection.

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Jack ********

Of course this is only an opinion but I think if you can make up some nice plan for the next 5 years during which you will supposedly be in/out of Thailand taking multiple regional thai cuisine courses and also going to other neighbouring countries, doing similar things and also going back to Belgium. Bla bla bla. You don't have proof of further courses, as you want to discover and will make more solid plans as you go along and as you progress in your art.

2 months ago

Kurt *************

Be carefull what you write. This can potentially get your application rejected.

2 months ago

Wannikea *********

You don't need to word it as if you're staying in Thailand for the complete 5 years.

2 months ago

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Wannikea *********

What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa in Phuket, and can you recommend cooking classes?

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