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Can a DTV visa denial affect my application for the Soft Power route in Thailand?

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Jun 9, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has been denied a DTV visa (workaction), and so then applied through the soft power route, and if you were successful? Or would being denied once through the workaction DTV route go against you applying for the soft power route? 

I'm applying for the workaction DTV in the States NYC, already submitted the application, and was asked for additional documents, which I can provide, but at the end of the day, their requirements keep changing and it's out of my control whether they approve or deny.. I do have a remote full time job, but I planned on taking some cooking classes anyway just for pleasure, so wouldn't mind at all applying for the DTV with a cooking school, if the workaction DTV application were denied.. But I have family in Thailand so it would mean a whole lot if I could be approved for the DTV either route..

Any thoughts?

Thank you to everyone in advance for any input or experience you may have to share.. 🙏🏽

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the possibility of being denied a DTV visa (specifically the workaction category) and whether that denial could negatively impact their ability to apply for the Soft Power route. They are currently situated in the USA, have submitted their application, and are awaiting further steps amidst changing requirements. A comment from the community reassures that a denial for the workaction DTV does not affect the opportunity to apply for the Soft Power DTV Visa, especially as the user mentions having family ties in Thailand.

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James ********

Being denied for the DTV based on workcation will not deny you the opportunity to apply for a Soft Power activity of the DTV Visa.

You say that you have family in Thailand. I assume that you have a Thai family... married to Thai or father of Thai child.

The requirements for the Non-O Visa with Thai family are easy to meet.

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@James *******

, I'm not married to a Thai national or have blood relatives except for my baby grandson who was born there and is based there, (hence my reason for wanting to move back there), so it's good to hear that if my current DTV workaction application were denied that I'd still have a good chance through soft power.. 🙏🏽👍🏼

Thank you so much for your input! I really really appreciate your feedback..

🌹🌿

3 days ago

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