Hi everyone, I’d like to share my DTV refusal experience and also ask for some advice.

I applied from Korea under the Soft Power (medical treatment) category on August 11 and got rejected on August 31. I was quite confident I would get it because I’ve been receiving treatment at Ram Hospital since April 2024, right after I was diagnosed. I’ve been going at least once a month, usually spending around 4,000 baht per visit. I also submitted a 5-month bank statement along with the additional requested documents. In addition, I have insurance that covers 100% of my treatment costs, and I’ve always been reimbursed without any issues.

Anyway, it’s okay. Maybe my condition wasn’t considered serious enough, or maybe the portfolio I submitted wasn’t strong enough. Or it could just be that the Korean embassy is stricter when reviewing applications.

The attached image shows the additional documents I was asked to provide. I hope this helps.

For my next attempt, I’m considering changing the category and applying through a Muay Thai course instead. I’m also thinking of going to Bali to submit my application, but I’m worried it might be too soon to reapply after a refusal.

Has anyone here tried applying a second time in Indonesia and successfully received a DTV visa, especially under a different category like Muay Thai? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips.

Thanks in advance!

Best place for a Border bounce on a DTV

Hello, I have a couple of questions about DTV. Any advice would be appreciated.

1. I see comments from this group saying that it is harder to get visas approved at the Hong Kong embassy comparing to the others. I wonder if that's the case only for foreigners in Hong Kong or is that for everyone. I am from Macau btw. I don't really want to travel if I dont need to.

2. I work remotely. Would it improve my chances for DTV if I pay for one of those soft power classes?

thanks

To those who applied for DTV in Tokyo and or Fukuoka - can you share your experiences? I’ve already keyword searched what I could on this page but wanted to hear more 🙏

Hey looking for recommendations for a decent Accountant that has experience with Digital Nomads.

I’m a UK registered sole trader working 100% online, but also looking to register my business in another country with better tax rates/benefits if anybody has any knowledge on the matter. Thanks!

Border bounce at Golden Triangle report.

Just completed a DTV border bounce at Sop Ruak crossing at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai. Not Chiang Saen, nor Chiang Khong. Completed the whole process within an hour including waiting 10 minutes each way for a boat to cross the river. Visa on arrival fee in Lao was $40USD cash perfect condition notes scrutinized carefully, dunno what they would have asked in baht. Bring a passport size photo or pay $1. The Laos side of the crossing is called SLK. Big beautiful building but empty. The boat ride across was 100 baht one way for the Thai boat or you could spend 150 baht for the Chinese speed boat, I don't know why you would since it's only a 5-minute crossing. Zero questions asked either side and a seamless process.

Hi, Soon I will apply for the DTV Muay Thai visa in Jakarta. I read that they require all the pages of the passport.

I have 2 volunteer visas obtained through an agency in 2020 during the pandemic, and from October 2024 until now I have 4 stamps of 60-day entry into Thailand.

Could this be a problem?

Is it allowed to leave Thailand within the first 2 month of the new issued visa while doing the soft power route Muay Thai for 6 months ?

Has anyone successfully extended their DTV Visa in Hua Hin?

Are funds earned abroad in 2024, while not a tax resident, subject to taxation in 2025 upon remittance?