How to apply for the Thailand DTV visa — step by step.

The DTV application, step by step

Here's the full flow on the official portal, with what you do at each step, the hard fact behind it, and where Wildcat fits in.

1. 1

   Decide where you'll apply

   Since 31 August 2026, you file through the e-Visa portal with the Thai embassy or consulate that covers your country of nationality or legal residence. A tourist stay in Laos, Vietnam or Malaysia no longer counts, and you still can't apply from inside Thailand. If you live abroad, check what that embassy accepts as proof of residence before you start.

2. 2

   Create your e-Visa account

   Create an account on the official Thai e-Visa portal at thaievisa.go.th. It's the only official site, so don't pay a third-party 'portal' that claims to do it for you.

3. 3

   Select the DTV and your category

   Choose the Destination Thailand Visa and select your qualifying category: Workcation, Thai Soft Power, or Dependent. Muay Thai sits under the Soft Power category, and this is the route we prepare documents for.

4. 4

   Gather your documents

   Order your criminal record certificate first: it comes from your country of nationality or residence, often takes several weeks, and may need a translation if it isn't in English or Thai. Then prepare your passport (valid 6+ months, blank pages), a 4×6 cm photo, 3 to 6 months of bank statements showing 500,000 THB or equivalent income, proof of accommodation and a travel plan, and health insurance with around $50,000 USD of medical coverage (required by some embassies, so confirm yours). Wildcat: we provide your signed enrolment letter, training schedule and paid receipt. Use the interactive checklist below to track every document.

5. 5

   Fill in the application form

   Complete the online DTV application form on the portal: your personal details, your chosen category and the document uploads.

6. 6

   Upload documents and pay the fee

   Upload your documents as PDF or JPEG and pay the 10,000 THB application fee online. The fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected. Wildcat: our camp documents come as clean PDFs, ready to upload.

7. 7

   Wait for processing, then enter Thailand

   Processing usually takes 5 to 15 business days (longer, up to around 3 to 6 weeks, in high season). Once you're approved you get an email, and you can enter Thailand for up to 180 days per stay, with a 5-year multiple-entry validity. If you're staying long-term to train, message us your arrival date and we'll have your first session ready.