Will the 5 Year Muay Thai DTV Visa be available in 2026?

As of now, there’s no official announcement about how long the DTV program will remain active — it’s still quite new and evolving, and policies may change depending on the Thai government. So if you’re eligible and interested, we’d recommend applying sooner rather than waiting until 2026, as there’s no guarantee the program will still be available in the same form.

Also, keep in mind that different embassies have different processing styles. Some only require proof of funds at the time of application, while others are becoming stricter — for example, asking for 3 or 6 month bank statements or proof that the applicant is physically in the country (like entry stamps or local receipts).

Another important update: some embassies that previously accepted 3-month programs now only approve DTV visas for 6-month or longer programs. We're not sure if the minimum course duration or criteria will change again in the future — another reason to consider applying sooner if possible.

You can apply now if you get it, it is valid for 5 years for first entry, and different embassies have different requirements, I hear some demand money in bank longer time than other, I should only send statements for the day I applied, I hear some need 3 months statements

Normaly changes in the visa rules will not be announced long time before they will become official, but only a few days ahead at the earliest.

Last change 2024, the rules where different depending if you arrived before or after 16.00.

We all dont know untill when DTV visa will exist :)

We may have new government, new kind of visa

If you want DTV i suggest you to apply as soon as you can. Even now they are more strict!