What unusual document was required for obtaining a DTV visa from Jakarta?

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DTV Visa Success from Jakarta!
But I wanted to share an **unusual document request** I encountered during the process.

Context:
* French passport
* Four previous consecutive visa exemptions
* Six months of bank statements with a balance over 500,000 THB
* Six-month soft power course at Arun Thai Cooking School

I received my DTV visa in two weeks. However, the Thai embassy first requested a copy of every page of my passport, and then something unexpected: **official documentation confirming that the soft power course is offered by a school accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education**.

I was surprised by this requirement, as I wasn’t aware it was necessary for the DTV visa. I contacted Arun Thai Cooking School and discovered that they are not officially accredited. In fact, it turns out that in Bangkok, the only accredited cooking school is the expensive Bangkok Thai Cooking School.

Following advice from my visa agent, we asked Arun Thai Cooking School to provide a **clarification letter** explaining the situation. The letter highlighted their professionalism and commitment to the DTV program and included a few photos. Fortunately, they responded quickly with a perfect letter — and my visa was approved the very next day.

I highly recommend **Arun Thai Cooking School** for their great support, and a big thanks to my visa agent **Ben **(Line: bkjan), who provided excellent and affordable assistance throughout the application process (3,000 THB for assistance!).

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user successfully obtained a DTV visa from the Thai embassy in Jakarta and shared an unusual document request they encountered: proof of accreditation for the soft power course at Arun Thai Cooking School. Despite the school not being officially accredited, a clarification letter from the school helped secure the visa. The user recommended Arun Thai Cooking School and their visa agent, Ben, for their support during the application process.

Maarten ******* · Answer

Do you mean Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy as the only accredited school?

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

They wanted proof that your course is at an approved school? 😱😱

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Not really a surprise, both Muay Thai training centers and Thai cooking classes need to be accredited by the appropriate government governing body.

Mo ****** · Answer

Je l’ai eu à Jakarta aussi et à l’époque c’était en présentiel (walk in). Ils sont assez cool. Félicitations et bienvenu au club! 👍

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