I booked a month long course with a school in Bangkok about 6months ago. I then had a look 2 weeks ago at the DTV requirements and under 'education' I took a £300 gamble and applied.

All I needed was proof of payment and an acceptance letter, regards the soft power section.

Not sure if I am an exemption as the school did say "they have not yet sent an acceptance letter for DTV"

@Roberto ******

I plan on doing more 4week modules as and when so don't mind booking and paying in advance and having a new itinerary , as initially thought about an ED visa but would not work for me. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

@Roberto ******

I have done a similar thing. I had a pre booked (months ago) 4 week mon-fri course...and thought I would apply for DTV. It was successful. Now I have heard rumours that each visit, would need to show a new itinerary/course.

Like I say rumours, as the visa does not state whether the person is on soft power or digital nomad etc

Silly question to jump on this...i thought visa were to be stuck inside passport. However what I have recieved is an A4 pdf file...print a paper copy to show at Immigration?

@Brandon ***********

Gotcha, got mixed up then 👍🏻

Wait....so you can come and go on a 60 day tourist Visa?

@Tristen-Lee ********

visa exempt once I crossed the bridge Vientiane -Nong Khai, but had to pay 10,000kip for their 'services'

@Tristen-Lee ********

I didn't pay a cent to enter Thailand....but I paid 10,000kip to leave Laos 🤣

I had to pay 10,000kip leaving Laos. "Use of immigration services" she said

@John *********

it is a thought, especially schools like Duke, with a good reputation and endorsed. Even an individual teacher maybethat I have used for 1to1?. But I think I will allow time and see if others have been approved or knocked back etc. I can see why they are saying use the ED visa instead, but staying long term, 9+ months isn't financially an option for me unfortunately.