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Why is my Muay Thai gym saying it will take 30 days to process my DTV visa application?

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Aug 15, 2025

9 months ago

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

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Applying for DTV but the Muay Thai gym are saying they need 30 days to process my application!? And not to book a flight for 40 days "just in case"! Anyone else had this?

Seems an extremely long time to wait for a piece of paper to say that I've signed up for a Muay Thai course?

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The inquiry discusses the delayed processing time for a DTV visa application connected to a Muay Thai course, specifically mentioning that the gym suggests it may take 30 days. The community shares experiences highlighting that such delays are not uncommon, referencing 'Thai time' and the slow pace of bureaucratic procedures. Some users recommend looking for other gyms that may offer faster processing times, and there are questions about the length of the course required for the DTV visa.

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

I done mine at

@Dowden ***********

had my paperwork in 3 days after payment

8 months ago

Angela *********

Anonymous participant 737 how long does the course need tp be to qualify for the DTV? Also, do you have to re-apply for another class withon the 5 years to keep the DTV?

8 months ago

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

@Angela ********

I applied for mine a while ago with a 6 month course. Now some people are saying have to be 9 months.

Don’t have to keep buying classes if you do a boarder run. If you extend maybe

8 months ago

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

That is a long time. I've only seen gyms and cooking schools take 1 week at most

8 months ago

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

That gym has a well documented record of DTV approvals?

8 months ago

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

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

They're saying they have to send paperwork off to Bangkok and Krabi before it can get approved. I did a lot of research beforehand and they are legit. But just so slow!

8 months ago

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

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Anonymous participant thanks so much

8 months ago

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

Anonymous participant Ok,another popular Gym just posted recently the paperwork for approvals has increased a lot. Maybe just best to wait it out, or cancel if you can get the money back and apply elsewhere.

8 months ago

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

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

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

it does, yes.

8 months ago

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

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

30 days is ridiculous even for thai time. I would suggest to find another gym.