How to Apply for Thailand DTV Visa in the Philippines

Are you a Muay Thai enthusiast looking to train in the heart of Thailand? The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is tailored for individuals like you. Here’s a detailed guide on how to apply for a DTV Visa from the Philippines.

Eligibility Criteria

1. To qualify for a DTV, you must be enrolled in an accredited Muay Thai program in Thailand, such as the renowned Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
2. Application must be made from outside Thailand.

Required Documents

1. A valid passport or equivalent travel document.
2. A recent photograph.
3. Proof of your current location.
4. Evidence of financial means with at least 500,000 THB (include a bank statement, payslip, or sponsorship letter showing the account holder’s name and date. For family accounts, provide proof of relationship like a marriage or birth certificate).
5. Enrollment confirmation for a Muay Thai course at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym (View document sample here).

Obtaining Proof of Registration

1. Select a Muay Thai DTV Visa package at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
2. After payment, receive an official acceptance letter along with the gym’s certificate and a certificate from the Board of Boxing Sport.
3. Use the acceptance letter to finalize your application on the Thai e-Visa portal.

Additional Documents

1. Employment Certificate
2. For applicants with dependents (spouse or children under 20), you will need a marriage certificate for a spouse, birth certificates (or adoption papers) for children, and copies of the primary DTV holder’s passport and DTV approval for dependents.

Notes:

1. Proof of travel (flight bookings) or accommodation is not a requirement for the DTV.
2. There is no mandatory health insurance requirement for obtaining the DTV.
3. Freelance remote work is permitted under the DTV’s “workcation” allowance, but local Thai employment is not.

Application Process

Apply for the DTV online via the Royal Thai Embassy on the Thai e-Visa portal at www.thaievisa.go.th. All DTV visa applications from the Philippines are processed electronically. Complete the form, upload your documents, and pay the fee online.

Note: Walk-ins or paper submissions are not accepted.

Visa Fees and Validity

• The application fee for the DTV is 10,000 THB, which is non-refundable and payable directly to the Royal Thai Embassy.
• If your application is rejected due to incorrect information, you’ll need to correct the errors and reapply (fees apply again). At Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for rejections directly related to the documents we provide.
• The visa grants multiple entries over a span of 5 years, with each entry allowing a stay of up to 180 days, extendable for another 180 days, totaling up to 360 days per entry.
• After 360 days, you must exit Thailand but can re-enter immediately to start another 180-day cycle, as long as your 5-year visa remains valid. Brief exits and same-day returns are enough to reset the stay period.

Additional Support

For more help or to confirm the latest visa information, use our live chat support on the application portal.