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Do I have to stay in the UK while my DTV Soft power application is processed in London?

DTV Soft Power Visa UK Visa Requirements Staying in the UK Travel During Visa Application Thailand Immigration Visa Application Process

Jan 29, 2026

3 months ago

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

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For getting a DTV Soft power in London, are they wanting you to stay in the country?

I'll be applying 3 months in advance but still want do short breaks in the EU.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a DTV Soft power visa in London, applicants must remain in the UK until their visa application is processed and approved. Many commenters stress that traveling outside the UK while the application is pending can lead to complications and possible delays. Some note that once the visa is granted, traveling before proceeding to Thailand is permissible.

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Brandon ************

London is requiring people to submit this AFTER they submit their DTV application

3 months ago

James ********

Absolutely ✅ stay in the UK until the decision is known... don't leave the UK

3 months ago

John **********

Yes you must remain in the UK if you submit an application in the UK until the process completes

3 months ago

Benjamin *********

Yes. Need to stay in country you asked

3 months ago

John *********

You need to plan your timings, when to apply, avoid Thai Public holidays otherwise there could be delays, definitely don’t leave the country you applied in, not even for 1 day. GL

3 months ago

A. ************

Stay put in the UK until you get approved.

3 months ago

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

Yes

3 months ago

Łukasz ****************

Yes

3 months ago

Jonathan *******

I had my soft power DTV approved by London yesterday and submitted the declaration to stay in the UK when they requested this as further documents.

My visa was granted 2 days after I submitted this.

As Greg says, once you've got the visa you're free to travel before you head to Thailand.

3 months ago

Greg ********

The UK often asks for a declaration you will stay in UK while application processing. You can travel once it is granted though and before you leave for Thailand.

3 months ago

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Greg ********

Can my DTV be approved while I'm in Thailand after applying from Japan?

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3 months ago

How can UK DTV holders prove their current location and what are the travel restrictions during visa processing?

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4 months ago

Can I apply for a DTV visa online from Thailand or should I wait until I'm back in the UK?

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4 months ago