Muay Thai Visa Information
Muay Thai Visa Options
One of the first questions you might have before you come to Thailand is - Do I need a visa?
Last year, Thailand made it easier for Muay Thai students and digital nomads alike to go to Thailand with the new - Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Alongside the traditional Muay Thai Visa (ED) you now have some great options. Let’s investigate!
Tourist Visa - Perfect for stays under 3 months!
For short stays in Thailand of under 3 months, students from 93 countries will qualify for a 2-month visa when they arrive in Thailand and this is the visa I would recommend for you to get.
Those countries are Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papa New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
You do not need to apply for or pay for this visa, you will receive it when you arrive at the airport in Thailand, this visa can be extended for a further month at a Thai immigration office. This is the visa for you unless you plan on staying longer than 3 months or are making frequent visits to Thailand.
The requirements are:
A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining
Proof of sufficient funds 20k THB
Proof of onward travel (e.g. a return ticket out of Thailand)
The Muay Thai Education Visa (ED)
The Muay Thai Visa lets you stay in Thailand for up to one year. Usually, students will be in Thailand for a couple of months on a tourist visa to start the process, before leaving to apply for the visa from outside Thailand. Prior to the release of the DTV visa, this was the most popular visa for longer stays in Thailand. However, it is only recommended if you don’t have the available funds for the 5-year DTV visa.
The requirements are:
A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining
Enrollment in a year Muay Thai course with an approved school.
Police clearance in Thailand
If you don't have the available proof of funds for the DTV visa this is the best visa for you!
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
and Visa is a five-year visa that allows multiple entries into Thailand. Each time you arrive in Thailand, you will get a 6-month visa, which can be extended once for a further 6 months, giving you a whole year in Thailand.
The requirements are:
A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining
Proof of funds 500k THB
Letter from a qualifying Muay Thai School
Visa fee (10k THB paid to the Thai consulate when you apply)
The DTV visa is what I would recommend you get as long as you can provide the necessary proof of funds, if you do not have the funds and would like to stay in Thailand longer than 3 months I would recommend getting the Muay Thai Education Visa and if you are staying less than 3 months you’ll be best getting a tourist visa.
If you need any assistance or have any questions regarding visa’s in Thailand please message us today and we will assist you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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All Nationalities are welcome to apply. Students must be over 20 years old unless applying under the spouse category.
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Step 1: Message the gym. We will ask you questions regarding: Full name, email, phone number, passport details, which embassy you will apply from, current location, proof of funds (You will need to show the embassy/consulate for financial evidence(
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The DTV visa is valid for 5 years and allows an initial stay of 6 months.
You can extend your stay for an additional 6 months by paying a fee at any immigration office in Thailand.
After 360 days, you must exit and re-enter Thailand, which can be completed on the same day via land, sea, or air. Currently, there are no additional documents or fees required—simply present your DTV visa upon re-entry.
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When you apply, you will be asked to upload 3 months of bank statements (some consulates/embassies will ask for 6 months). You must show proof of 500k THB in savings.
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1 - Official acceptance letter (Proof of Confirmation to Attend the Activity).
2 - ID for the owner of the boxing camp.
3 - Certification of the Boxing Camp from the Office of the Boxing Sport Board.
4 - Receipt of payment to the gym.
5 - Information pack with photos of the gym and Google location.
6 - Official business registration paperwork.
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The time it takes will depend on how busy the embassy/consulate is when you apply.
A good rule of thumb is that it will take 10 working days. However, be prepared for some for this to be much sooner or much longer.
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No, you are free to train at whichever gym you choose after your visa has been granted.
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We offer packages ranging from 1 months Muay Thai training to 5 year packages.
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We will contact the embassy consulate on your behalf and ask them the reasons for the rejection and work with you to ensure the application is accepted on the next application.