My Interview Experience for the DTV in Taipei
Basic Information
Nationality: Taiwan
Applied from: Taiwan
DTV Category: Muay Thai
Application Timeline
8/31 (11:50 PM): Submitted my DTV application online. Status: Processing → Pending Document Check.
9/1 (10:31 AM): Requested to upload proof of employment with company’s license. (I explained that I’m unemployed, have no current income, but have sufficient funds—well above the minimum 500,000 THB requirement—to support myself in Thailand.)
9/1 (3:00 PM): Requested again to upload my Taiwan Entry and Exit Certificate within 1 year (issued by the Taiwan National Immigration Agency). I had already submitted this in my initial application, but I uploaded it again.
9/1 (3:54 PM): Requested to upload the Certificate of Entry and Exit Dates from the Taiwan National Immigration Agency, updated at least one day before submission. (I didn’t know this requirement, so I rushed to the immigration office the same day, got the updated certificate, and uploaded it immediately.)
9/3: Received an email inviting me for an interview.
9/5 (3:00 PM): Attended the interview in Taipei.
9/5 (6:30 PM): Received an email confirming my visa was approved.
Total time to get my visa: 1 week.
Document Preparation
One important thing to note is that you must print out every single document you uploaded online. I originally thought showing them on my laptop would be enough, but it wasn’t. Thankfully, there was a 7-11 nearby, so I quickly printed everything. After submission, the staff reviewed my papers and then called in the officer for the interview.
Interview Process
The interview was conducted entirely in English, regardless of whether you’re a foreigner or a Taiwanese applicant. The atmosphere was neutral—not especially friendly, but not harsh either. It mainly felt like a fact-checking step to make sure all the information I provided was accurate.
Interview Questions:
*Why do you want to learn Muay Thai in Thailand?*
(Because Taiwan cannot provide the ideal training environment I’m looking for.)
*How did you start learning Muay Thai?*
(Last year I joined a Muay Thai trial class in Thailand and immediately fell in love with it. Since then, I have continued to practice.)
*How did you find your current Muay Thai gym?*
(I searched gyms on Instagram, tried a few, and chose the one I liked most.)
*What is your current employment/financial situation?*
(I’m currently on a gap year after resigning from my job. I showed bank proof from two accounts—one in Canada and one in Taiwan. The officer also asked me to explain my bank account transactions)
*What did you do before this gap year?*
*What were your past trips to Thailand for Muay Thai like?*
(Previously, I trained while also working remotely at the same time.)
*What is your plan for life in Thailand after training?*
(I plan to focus on training, and in my free time, I’ll read and work on developing my skills for my next career. )
*Questions about past life in Canada*
*Questions about long-term DTV planning:*
(I explained my five-year plan for the DTV visa. My first year will focus on Muay Thai training. After that, I’ll need to decide whether to continue training using my savings or return to Taiwan to work in an office. Ideally, I hope to find a full-time remote job that would allow me to stay in Thailand longer.)
After the Interview
My interview was at 3:00 in the afternoon. The officer asked me to wait for the results, and by 6:30 the same day I received an email confirming that my visa had been approved.
Overall Impression & Tips
Applying in Taipei was a fairly neutral and efficient experience. I prepared all the requested documents, uploaded additional documents within a few hours whenever they asked, and they responded quickly—sometimes within just one hour. Overall, the entire process was very fast and professional.
If you’re preparing for this, print all your documents in advance, including bank proofs, and be ready to explain your financial records, past work experience, and training plans clearly.
Good luck everyone!
