If you are a resident or foreigner applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from within Australia, this guide explains how to do it. The DTV is open to all eligible applicants of any nationality who wish to process their visa through the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra or Thai Consulate in Sydney.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- You must be enrolled in an soft power activity program in Thailand, for example, Muay Thai training.
- Your DTV application must be submitted from outside Thailand.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- A valid passport or equivalent travel document.
2. A recent passport-sized photograph.
3. Document indicating current location such as driver’s license or latest gas/ electricity/ water bills/ bank statement
4. Proof of financial means – Minimum 500,000 THB (can be shown with a bank statement, payslip, or sponsorship letter). If funds are held in a joint or family account, provide proof of relationship (such as a marriage or birth certificate).
5. Proof of enrollment confirmation for your chosen program or activity (for example: a Muay Thai training package from Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym). [View document sample here]
OBTAINING PROOF OF REGISTRATION
- Select your Muay Thai DTV Visa package at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
2. After payment, you will receive an official acceptance letter, along with a certificate and confirmation from the Board of Boxing Sport
3. Use this letter to complete your visa application on the official Thai e-Visa portal.
Additional Documents
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:
- Health insurance is not mandatory for the DTV.
- Remote freelance work is allowed. However, employment with a Thai company is not permitted.
APPLICATION PROCESS
You must apply online via the e-Visa portal: www.thaievisa.go.th.
Applications are processed electronically:
- Complete the online form.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay the visa fee online.
Important: The embassy does not accept walk-ins or paper submissions for DTV visas.
PROCESSING TIME
Typical processing time is 10 business days once a complete application is submitted. Processing times can be longer during peak seasons, and some complex cases requiring Ministry approval might extend to 4–6 weeks
VISA FEES AND VALIDITY
- The DTV visa fee is 10,000 THB (non-refundable), paid online to the Royal Thai Embassy.
- If an application is rejected due to incorrect documents, you may correct and resubmit. Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym offers refund if rejections are caused by the documents we provide.
- The DTV allows multiple entries over a 5-year period.
- Each entry allows a stay of up to 180 days.
- You may apply for an extension of another 180 days — for a total of 360 days per entry.
- After 360 days, you may leave and re-enter Thailand to start a new stay cycle. There is no limit to how many times you can do this during the 5-year visa validity.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
For assistance or to confirm the latest visa requirements, please contact live chat support at Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym.
DISCLAIMER
Visa requirements and processes are subject to change. Always check the latest information on the official e-Visa portal or with your local Thai embassy.