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Will a one-month Muay Thai training course affect my DTV visa application success?

Oct 3, 2025
5 days ago
Has anyones DTV application been rejected due to enrolling on a one month course for soft power Muay Thai training?

I have identified a suitable package but concerned a one month training package will raise concerns when requestings a 5 year visa DTV visa.

I'm applying from the UK btw

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around concerns regarding applying for a long-term DTV visa in Thailand while enrolling in a one-month Muay Thai training course. Multiple comments suggest that applying for a DTV visa with such a short course may lead to rejection, as it is generally advisable to enroll in a course of at least six months to increase the chances of being granted the visa. Many commenters advise potential applicants to consider longer courses to ensure their DTV visa application is successful.
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Anonymous ******************
at least a 6 month course!
Henrik *****
All DTV depends on which Embassy you apply at.
Anonymous ******************
It used to be easy and many people successfully got their dtv for 1 month course. However, now more people are getting rejected for it. I would buy art least a 9 month course. 6 months they can still give you a long tourist visa
Trevor *******
You can get 60 days on a normal tourist visa so would they grant a DTV for a one month course you don't need it.
Kurt *************
Do you think they will give you a 5 year visa on a short course? Think about future abit
John **********
If you apply with a 1 month course there's a very good chance you will just be issued with a tourist visa as that is more than sufficient for the course you are applying for, rather than being rejected. If you want the DTV make sure your course is at least 6 months, preferably longer
Anonymous *************
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@John *********
isn’t a tourist visa the same visa which is offered to everyone as standard? (60 days) with no payment needed?
John **********
Anonymous participant no that's a visa exempt entry, not a visa at all
Wannikea *********
Almost guaranteed you'll be buying a box of tissues.
MagicalDa**********
I applied through uk with a 1 month course
Wannikea *********
MagicalDachshund622 how long ago was that?, you said applied, but didn't say approved.
MagicalDa**********
@Wannikea ********
was approved
Anonymous *************
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MagicalDachshund622 how long ago was this and from what embassy please
James ********
MagicalDachshund622 when was it approved? Times have changed
Anonymous ******************
Go for 6 months can get for around 15k baht, likely your be rejected on a 1 month as dont need dtv for it
Greg ********
They are reports of shorter courses being rejected or given a METV. You could do a one-month course on a visa-exempt ;-)
Anonymous ******************
Well your chances are pretty low indeed... That's a 5-year visa and most are going for at least 6 months now.