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August 4, 2024

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We hear many success stories about DTV applications being accepted within a few days. But what about failure stories? Has anyone been denied yet? 😄

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The discussion revolves around the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application process, highlighting that while there are many success stories, there are fewer accounts of denials. Most comments emphasize the importance of eligibility and documentation for approval, suggesting that applications are typically adjusted rather than outright rejected when issues arise. Some users share their experiences, with successful applications noted from various locations, while others inquire about the document translation requirements and additional specifics regarding the DTV application categories.

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David ********

What happens if you have had a retirement visa for 12 years and want to get a DTV? You have been retired long time

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Alexander ****

Back to work. Lol. and dont worry. anyone can be a freelance photographer or crypto trader.

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Andy *******

the DTV requires you to have a remote job or be part of a course in Thailand. Is the DTV better than a retirement visa?

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David ********

Well you get to spend the money Bt 500,000 if you like when you arrive in Thailand after you pay Bt10,000 to get the visa, you can renew your visa in Thailand after 6 months of that first year and the other 4 years is the same. As far as I can see you really have to be able to prove you're going to Thailand for a reason. Being a self-employed digital nomad seems to be already a popular reason, many posts on this site and other seems to be acceptable. but This is Thailand TIT.

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Audrey *******

or freelancer is ok too and thé Dtv is longer with multiple entry

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Ofcourse its super easy to get DTV for big countries. My intention was hearing from the people applied from shitty countries as mine.

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Andi ***********

which country are you from?

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Pitch ******

Has anyone successfully applied for the soft power with sports training, other than Muay Thai ? Thank you 🙂 and all the best to everyone!

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Pitch ******

Update :soft power doesn't work in KL. They actually seem to have no clue about the DTV... and also ask for a local bank account for proof of 💰. Also, they give you an appointment 1 week later for additional documents... so the processing time can be very long... better trying somewhere else 🙂

Good luck everybody 💪

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Shaughn ***********

I would like to know the answer to this one too. When ever I come over I always sign up for 6 month membership at Fitness First and spend a lot of my time there

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@Shaughn **********

still waiting for the embassy reply... if they reply 🙃

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Vania *********

keep us updated 🙏

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Matthew ********

Has anyone had success with the soft power category for a course? And how long was the course please?

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Andi ***********

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Someone was approved via the London Embassy with a month Muay Thai course.

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Jo **********

out here in the perimeter there are no failures we is stoned immaculate

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Oliver **********

come on baby stamp my passport

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Graham *******

The DTV appears very laks, I think they will tighten the requirements when DTV holders start disappearing, same with the 30 day on arrival from certain countries. Question, do DTV holder need to do 90 day reports?

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Radost **************************

of course

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Audrey *******

I was wondering if we must translate thé documents provided. If in French for instance but i have Heard that even if applying on evisa site for thé Dtv it goes automatically to your ambassy so no need to translate officially. Can someone confirm ?

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Jo **********

needs to be translated

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Audrey *******

you are sure if that ?

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Uchiha ***********

i think if you're applying from ur country its ok, i also have a french bank statement ill see what they would say about it

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@Uchiha **********

yes i intended to try from here with French docs....

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Andi ***********

it needs to be in officially translated into English.

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Andy *******

Got it in 4 days from London embassy, very happy with it

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Farzad *******

in person?

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Stefan **********

Andy can you give me more info about what you uploaded please mate, I’m gonna be returning home to the uk soon to see family and to apply for the DTV visa

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Andi ***********

did you apply for the remote work option?

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Frank-Steven ***********

It is really not often they reject a visa. In most cases, when in doubt, they just request additional / different documents and don’t just reject an application.

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@Frank-Steven **********

.. thank you for a straight forward answer to a straight forward question

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Alexander ****

If they need more docs and you can’t provide it can you just cancel it rather than them rejecting it?

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Frank-Steven ***********

No. There is no canceling / refunds.

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Alexander ****

Are tou sure it’s a rejection if docs are incomplete ?

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Thaimer ******

they take your money non refundable. If you have or don’t have documents they don’t give a F. Once you pay there’s no money back

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Saraetta **************

Applied from LA and it's taken two weeks for an update. They needed one document verified, now we'll wait to see how long it takes from here. From what I hear they are helpful and want to help people get the visa, as long as they're eligible.

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@Saraetta *************

Same for me, 2 weeks and they wanted a business portfolio even though I sent my tax return, Im a business owner. Got approved 24 hours later

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which document?

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Saraetta **************

A bank statement wasn't enough, they wanted a tax return as well.

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what do you mean by ‘verified’? What document if you don’t mind sharing

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Jim ********

I mean if you aren’t eligible then you shouldn’t be applying I guess. There’s probably people that have chanced applying with half when they probably don’t have the correct evidence or something but if you have everything in order then I don’t see a reason to be denied the visa 🤷‍♂️

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