How long does a DTV take once all documents lodged

DTV Muay Thai: Must you train at the gym you receive the letter from? I know it sounds straight forward, but I’ve heard different things.

I have been training and fought Muay Thai for years.

I have friends currently everywhere from Chiang Mai to Phuket. Some using DTV. Of those none of them train at the gym their visa is from.

The reason for my question is: I see a lot of people going through gyms that are not reputable for serious competitors (more for fitness/tourist appeal) and I don’t want to be tied to training there.

I don’t mean any disrespect, everyone has different goals. I just want to do my due diligence.

What is my best visa option folks?

47 year old semi retired self employed landlord from UK. 9 property rentals income more than enough to live from. I manage the properties remotely. Return home on Wednesday and want to know what visa is best to apply for until I turn 50 for retirement visa? Looking to return July was n longest visa possible. I will pay for bronze elite visa if I need to save any hassle but rather not If a better option.

I've been applying from the UK for a Muay Thai DTV and have been asked to go to the Embassy for an interview. Has anyone had this experience? All my documents are in place and everything was sent to them as requested.

Hey all. I am a noob (newbie) to this group. My daughters are coming to Thailand in 2 weeks. Both are in their early 20s. One is coming to teach and the other has applied to a university in Thailand and is waiting to hear back.

If she gets in, school won’t start until July or August so… I guess she would first have to do a tourist visa and then ask the school to start the process for the education visa so that she doesn’t have to leave the country? This is all so new and happening so fast.

My husband and I will be down there in July and he is doing a retirement visa but I was going to do a DTV visa. I wasnt sure if I can work if coming under his retirement visa. Which would be better to do?

Does anyone have experience with the DTV visa request in Jakarta? How long did it take?

Hi all,

I'm looking into relocating from Australia with my partner and 3 children.

My partner has a business and can work from anywhere. 2 of my children would go to an international school, my littlest is 1 yo.

We're not married but have been together for 17 years.

My partner is thinking, eventually, he would like to hire employees so I'm assuming that a business visa and work permit would be more suitable. Everything I've researched, our children would be able to apply for visas under his business visa but I would not unless we get married, which is fine, it's a piece of paper.

We're not in a hurry and want to ensure everything is done properly. I would love some advice on experiences or contacts for some solid info/assistance.

Appreciate any help. 😊

I have been here for 3 weeks on a DTV. I tried many banks to open an account. I have slim hopes since I mostly get a denied. What bank or what is the proper step to get a Thai banking account?

Does anyone here got the DTV visa in Hong Kong? I had a friend that was rejected there so I'm wondering how other people went with it

Hi all, just came back from Chaing Mai and we can now confirm that we want to move there summer of 2026. My son will be in 10th grade and will need to attend an international school there. My husband is planning to run his business remotely from Thailand… what is the best option for us for visa? Need at least three years so my son can finish school. Sorry for anonymity, we haven’t told anyone yet.