Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — Thai Culture & “Soft Power” Program | TSL Chiang Mai
DTV is a 5‑year, multiple‑entry visa. Each entry allows up to 180 days in Thailand (with a possible one‑time in‑country extension of up to 180 days). It is ideal for applicants who engage in Thai soft‑power activities — Thai language & culture, culinary arts, Muay Thai, wellness, arts & crafts, festivals and similar training.
You must be at least 20 years of age.
You must not have a record of long overstays in Thailand.
You must have sufficient liquid assets (bank account balance) — typically at least 500,000 THB (or equivalent) in a recent bank statement.
	(Assets like crypto, property may not be accepted)
You must hold a valid passport (with sufficient remaining validity, often at least 6-months) and a recent photograph.
	 
DTV Program — Thai Culture & Activities
Program fee: 27,000 THB / 6 months
Visa fee: 10,000 THB
Includes: Thai culture classes + Thai language lessons for 6 months
Multiple entry over DTV’s 5-year validity (follow immigration conditions)
Weekly Culture Classes (Saturdays, 2–3 hrs depending on topic)
We help you prepare school documents and a study schedule that align with DTV Soft Power activities.
DTV Application Process 
Fill out the DTV course enrollment form Download.
Email the following to tslchiangmai@gmail.com
completed application form, 2) passport bio-data page, 3) passport photo with white background.
Pay the course fee via the listed Payment Methods, then email the payment slip to tslchiangmai@gmail.com 
	Enrollment is confirmed once full tuition is received.
School paperwork (5–7 days): We prepare and email your supporting documents.
Online application: Upload our documents, plus the required items (recent photo, proof of current location, financial evidence, etc.)
	to the official website https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ 
Typical visa processing: ~2–3 weeks (varies by Thai Embassy/Consulate). Your E-Visa file(PDF) will be sent to you by email.
On arrival: Show your DTV E-Visa file to the immigration officer. Confirm your passport is stamped “DTV” with 180 days from the date of entry.
New classes start at the beginning of each month.
Contact us after arrival to book your orientation and first lesson.
We’re happy to help with enrollment, required documents, timelines, and class placement.
Check here to watch videos of our Thai cultural activities held every Saturday!