🛂 How to Get a Visa for Long-Term Training in Thailand

The Ultimate Guide for Fighters

🌍 Introduction

If you’re planning a training camp abroad—especially for combat sports like Muay Thai, BJJ or MMA—then getting the right visa is crucial. For fighters heading to Thailand, short tourist visas often won’t cut it if you’re staying several weeks or months. At Fight & Travel, we’ve navigated the process many times. In this guide you’ll learn the latest visa pathways, the costs, the paperwork, and what you need to know right now (2025/26) to train long-term in Thailand.

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✅ 1. Visa Options for Training in Thailand

🏷 Non-Immigrant “ED” Visa (Education)

• This visa is designed for those enrolling in courses or training programs. สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงวอชิงตัน+1

• For training like Muay Thai: your gym needs to issue an invitation letter and training schedule. Punch it Muay Thai Gym Koh Samui

• Typical process: apply at Thai embassy/consulate in your country ➜ enter Thailand ➜ extend stay inside Thailand if required.

📜 Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) – 9-month training track

• Tailor-made for “soft power” activities including Muay Thai training camps. kstmuaythai.com

• Example cost: 180-day training/visa package about THB 48,000 + visa fee about THB 10,000 for one school. Chinnarach Muay Thai

• Requirements include proof of training enrollment, bank statements or fund evidence (e.g., THB 500,000 ~ USD 13,000). kstmuaythai.com

🔐 Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)

• For fighters planning very long stays or settling in Thailand, though more complex—not designed specifically for training. Ambassade Thaïlandaise+1

• Not usually the first choice for training-only stays.

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💶 2. Costs and Duration Breakdown

Key Tip: Always verify the latest cost with Thai embassy/consulate and your gym package.

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🧾 3. Key Requirements for Fighters

• Valid passport (must have at least 6 months validity) สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงวอชิงตัน

• Completed visa application form

• Passport-size photos

• Invitation/training schedule from your gym (required for ED/DTV) Chinnarach Muay Thai+1

• Proof of funds/bank statements (varies by visa)

• Payment of visa fee (at embassy/consulate) สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ นครลอสแอนเจลิส

• For DTV training packages: proof of prepaid training (e.g., invoice) Chinnarach Muay Thai

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🔍 4. Why Fighters Need the Right Visa

• Training several weeks or months under a tourist visa risks violation of terms (immigration issues).

• Proper visa avoids “visa run” stress and lets you focus on training.

• Some camps may refuse to offer their specialized training package unless you hold the correct visa.

• Validating your training stay shows credibility, better living conditions, and no unexpected interruptions.

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🏝️ 5. How Fight & Travel Can Help You

• We partner with approved gyms in Thailand that provide invitation letters and training schedules required for ED/DTV visas.

• We’ll walk you through the visa process, document checklist, application steps, and timeline.

• We’ll match your stay with your budget: training duration, accommodations, travel, extensions.

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📌 6. Quick Checklist Before You Book

• Choose your facility & training length (6 months? 9 months?)

• Confirm whether they sponsor the correct visa type

• Reserve training + accommodation + arrival date

• Gather documents early (passport, photos, funds, gym letter)

• Apply at your nearest Thai embassy/consulate

• On arrival: register with immigration, keep track of extension dates

• Have backup plan for visa extension or change of visa type