DTV visa for soft power activities (2026): Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical treatment and more
The DTV soft power category is for people who come to Thailand for activities such as Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking courses, sports training, medical treatment, seminars and music festivals (Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest; the same list is on the pages of Phnom Penh, Tel Aviv, Canberra and Ho Chi Minh City), and you need proof that you will attend, plus the same money and police certificate as other DTV applicants (Royal Thai Embassy in London), on the official pages we read on 9 November 2026.
Missions that name Muay Thai: 8 of 8
Source: the official pages listed in the table below, read on 9 November 2026.
Not legal or immigration advice. This page reports what the official pages of the Thai embassies and consulates said on the date we read them. Each mission decides on its own applications and can ask for more documents or an interview; paying the fee does not mean the visa will be granted, and the fee is not refunded. Check the official page of the mission and the Thai e-Visa website before you apply.
Which activities the official pages name
Each row quotes the DTV page of a Thai embassy or consulate. The pages give examples ("such as", "e.g."), not a closed list.
| Official wording | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Thai Embassy, London | “DTV2 - Thai soft power related activities (e.g., Muay Thai, Thai culinary training, and medical treatment)” | 8 September 2026 | official page |
| Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, DC | “Thai soft power related activities e.g. Muaythai, Thai culinary training and medical treatment” | 10 September 2026 | official page |
| Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest | “Muay Thai courses • Thai cooking courses • Sports training • Medical treatment • Seminars • Music festivals” | 18 August 2026 | official page |
| Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh | “Participants in activities such as Muay Thai courses, Thai Cooking classes, Sport training, Medical treatment, Seminars, Music Festivals” | 23 July 2024 | official page |
| Royal Thai Embassy, Tel Aviv | “Participants in activities such as Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking classes, sport training, medical treatment, seminars and music festivals” | 15 July 2024 | official page |
| Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra | “frequent participants in Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking classes, medical treatment, seminars, sport training, and music festivals in Thailand” | 23 October 2024 | official page |
| Royal Thai Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City | “Muay Thai courses, cooking classes, sport trainings, medical treatment, seminars, as well as music festivals” | 18 September 2026 | official page |
| Royal Thai Consulate-General, Savannakhet | “such as Muay Thai training, Thai culinary courses, or medical treatment” | 27 August 2026 | official page |
How many of these pages name each activity
| Activity | Pages that name it |
|---|---|
| Muay Thai | 8 of 8 |
| Thai cooking or culinary training | 8 of 8 |
| Medical treatment | 8 of 8 |
| Sports training | 5 of 8 |
| Seminars | 5 of 8 |
| Music festivals | 5 of 8 |
Counted on the 8 quotes above. An activity that a page does not name is not excluded by that page: the lists are examples.
Documents for the soft power DTV
- Proof of the activity: London asks for “Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center”; Washington for a “Letter of acceptance from institute or company organizing activities, letter of appointment from hospital/medical center”.
- The same money as other DTV applicants: “Financial evidence: amount of no less than £12,000 (500,000 THB) (e.g., bank statements)” (London). See proof of funds.
- Proof of permanent residence where you apply and a police clearance certificate, like every DTV applicant since 31 August 2026. See all requirements.
Sources: Royal Thai Embassy, London: Destination Thailand Visa (updated 8 September 2026); Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, DC: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated 10 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Fee
The fee is the same as for the other DTV purposes: the Consulate-General in Los Angeles lists 400 (US dollars; its table has no currency sign) for soft power activities, as for remote work, and London charges £300 for every DTV. For a single course of up to 90 days there is also the education (ED) visa: Los Angeles lists an ED visa “To study in a short course (Thai or English language) / attend Muaythai traning” for 80 (US dollars), single entry, 90 days. See DTV compared with other visas.
Source: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles: Visa Types / Visa Fees / Validity (updated 1 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Health cover for a long stay
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Questions people ask
Which activities count as soft power for the DTV?
The official pages give examples: Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking courses, sports training, medical treatment, seminars and music festivals (Budapest, Phnom Penh, Tel Aviv, Canberra, Ho Chi Minh City). London and Washington name Muay Thai, Thai culinary training and medical treatment.
Can I get a DTV for Muay Thai training?
Yes: Muay Thai is named on all 8 pages we quote. You need a letter from the gym or school that confirms your training, plus the documents every DTV applicant needs.
Does a Thai cooking class qualify for the DTV?
Yes: Thai cooking courses or Thai culinary training are named on the pages of London, Washington, Budapest and the other missions in the table. You need proof of enrolment from the cooking school.
Can I get a DTV for medical treatment in Thailand?
Yes: medical treatment is one of the soft power purposes. London asks for a letter of appointment from the hospital or medical center.
What documents do I need for the soft power DTV?
Proof that you will attend the activity (a letter of acceptance or confirmation from the organiser, or a hospital appointment), plus your passport, a photo, proof of permanent residence, financial evidence of at least 500,000 baht and a police certificate.
How much does the Muay Thai DTV cost?
The same as any DTV at the mission where you apply, for example £300 in London or US$400 at the consulates in the United States. Course fees are separate and not on the official pages.
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