If you’re passionate about Muay Thai and wish to train in Thailand, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) offers a perfect opportunity. Below is a streamlined guide on how to apply for a DTV Visa from Austria.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a DTV, applicants must be enrolled in a recognized Muay Thai course in Thailand, such as Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
- Must apply outside Thailand
Required Documents
Before applying, ensure you have the following documents ready:
1. A valid passport or equivalent travel document.
2. A recent photograph.
3. Proof of your current location.
4. Financial evidence showing you have at least 500,000 THB (bank statement, payslip, or sponsorship letter). The statement should clearly display the account holder’s name and date. If the funds are in a family account, proof of relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificate) must be provided.
5. Proof of registration for a Muay Thai course at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym (View document sample here).
Obtaining Proof of Registration
To secure your registration proof:
1. Choose a Muay Thai DTV Visa package at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
2 . Upon payment, you’ll receive an official acceptance letter with gym’s certificate and certificate from the Board of Boxing Sport.
3. Use the acceptance letter to complete your application on the Thai e-Visa portal.
Additional Documents
- If the applicant will be accompanied by dependents (spouse or children under 20), additional papers are needed: marriage certificate for a spouse, and birth certificates (or adoption papers) for children.
- Copies of the primary DTV holder’s passport and DTV approval for dependents
- All documents not in English or Thai must be officially translated and notarized or certified by a Thai Embassy/Consulate or the foreign ministry of the issuing country.
Notes:
- Proof of travel (flight bookings) or accommodation is not explicitly required for DTV.
- No mandatory health insurance requirement to obtain the DTV
- Doing freelance work remotely is fine under the DTV’s “workcation” allowance – just no local Thai employment.
Application Process
Apply for the DTV online at Royal Thai Embassy via the Thai e-Visa portal at www.thaievisa.go.th. All DTV visa requests from Austria are handled electronically – you will fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the fee on the e-Visa website. Walk-ins or paper submissions are not possible.
Visa Fees and Validity
- The application fee for the DTV is 10,000 THB. Take note that this fee is non-refundable and paid directly to the Royal Thai Embassy.
- If your application is rejected due to inaccurate information, you would need to fix any issues and apply (and pay) again. It is important to keep all the information in your application accurate. At Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym, we provide a 100% money-back guarantee exclusively for rejections of your DTV visa application that are directly related to the documents we issue.
- The visa allows multiple entries over 5 years.
- Each entry permits a stay of up to 180 days, extendable once for another 180 days, totaling up to 360 days per entry. After 360 days (180 days plus a 180-day extension), you must exit Thailand. With the DTV’s multiple-entry feature, you can immediately re-enter to start another 180-day cycle, as long as your 5-year visa is valid. Brief exits and same-day returns are sufficient to reset the stay period.
Additional Support
For further assistance or to verify the latest visa information, utilize our live chat support on the application portal.