Another question about applying for a soft power DTV to study Thai language. In the Los Angeles consulate website, the only ED visa offered is for 90 days max. [members only]

But the DTV does not list Thai language-learning among the purposes.

So how are you supposed to apply for a 9- or 12-month language course?

Thanks for any ideas.

🎉 Successful Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Application! 🎉

I’m thrilled to share that my DTV application with the Royal Thai Embassy in Berne, Switzerland, has been approved!

* Category:

Workcation (Freelancer)

* **Timeline:

**Submitted: January 6, 9:30 PM

Approved: January 9, 4:00 PM

The process went super smoothly—no additional documentation or clarifications were requested! Here's what I included in my application:

## 1️⃣ Personal Documentation & FINANCIAL :

* Biodata page of my passport

* A recent photograph

* Proof of current location (Switzerland)

## 2️⃣ Financial Evidence:

* Bank statements covering the past year

## 3️⃣ Supporting Documents:

* Self-Declaration (partially in Thai)

* Professional Portfolio

* Company registration confirmation from the commercial register

* Lease agreement for my previous residence in Thailand (I was on an ED visa, canceled before traveling to Switzerland for the holidays)

* Reservation confirmation for my next place in Thailand

* Payment receipt for the 7-month Thai language course I’ve already completed

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the process—I’m happy to help! 😊

I’m super excited to start this new chapter of my life in Thailand in just a few weeks!

Hello, has anyone got DTV by doing a Thai language course? Do you know which language school in Phuket will issue letter for DTV application ?

Hello to everyone. Does someone have any experiences or knowledge about the DTV (destination Thailand Visa) relating to the version of this visa which includes Thai Soft Power Activities ? Is learning Thai language in this category?

Thank you for your help and support. 🙏😊🙏

If I do a one year Thai course and get the ED visa, but switch to online classes during the, will the visa still be valid?

I'm keen to learn Thai but will give birth during the year, so in-person classes might not be so practical with a newborn.

The school says this is fine, but I'm wondering if online classes are really allowed with the ED visa. Any thoughts?

Hi, I am currently holding a NON B extension (one year) and work permit but I am planning to quit job end of July. I want to stay in the kingdom, what are my options? Can I get an education visa (Thai language course) without leaving the country?

TIA.

Hi I have a question regarding Education Visa. I intend to apply for a Thai language course and I understand that after the school applies from the Ministry of Education and sends an approval letter, I'll have to take this letter and fly to Vientiane (because land borders are closed) to apply at the Thai Embassy there. Assuming the visa application goes well, upon returning by flight into Bangkok, what documents do I need to show the airport immigration upon entering?

Amanda Caryn Earthling posted

We are currently in Thailand on a visa exempt until May 10th and are considering a Thai language course with online lessons. Do you know if non-ED visas are currently being issued? Thank you

Hey guys, did anyone get the ED visa (Thai language course) from the Thais embassy in Seoul , South Korea ?

Is it advisable to go there ? What’s their reputation?

Anyhow, where is the “best” embassy to go to at the moment in Asia ?

Swiss passport

Thanks in advance

Yesterday, I was about to start paperwork with my school for a second ED visa.

They told me that if I want to go to Vientiane or HCMC, I need to switch course to Chinese language. (I have studied Thai with them for one year.)

This conveniently, for them, charges me an additional 5,000฿ to attend. (I have no interest in learning Chinese but would like to improve my Thai.)

They think or are unsure if my application will be approved by saying I will study a second year of Thai.

Are they right? Is this a money grab?

I again reached out for help and was told by an authority on these matters:

“Vientiane will only issue another ED visa (no matter the subject) IF you have a year from the date of issue from the previous visa.”

It’s will have been over a running year since my first ED visa was issued early September 2018 and I intend to apply for a new ED in November 2019.

I hope this is helpful to others.

If anyone has experience that confirms this or that is to the contrary, your comments are welcome. Thanks.