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How can I apply for a DTV visa using the soft power medical route in Thailand?

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Oct 4, 2024
a month ago
Matt *******
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Just got approved for soft power medical from Washington DC. Was super simple. Made an appointment at Bangkok Hospital and submitted that email confirmation. They requested a more official letter so I emailed the hospital for an official letter of appointment which they provided within 24 hrs. Another 24 hrs later DTV approved. I definitely recommend the soft power options if your self employed / business owner but providing certain documents is going to be difficult.
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A user successfully enrolled in the soft power medical visa program through a straightforward process involving an appointment at Bangkok Hospital. After receiving confirmation from the hospital, they requested an official letter, which was provided within 24 hours, leading to a quick approval from DTV. Other commenters shared their experiences with the visa application process, comparing soft power options with digital nomad categories, discussing document requirements, and seeking examples of the necessary hospital letters.
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Ran ********
Great information

Did Matt send example of letter from medical appointment?
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Leanne **********
Thank you. This seems to be the only route I can take
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Justin ********
I did the name with NY. No additional info was requested, was a great experience though slow lol
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Tony ********
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@Matt ******
. Would you kindly be able to show (with personal information redacted) what the Bangkok Hospital letter provide? Chiang Mai Ram are hesitant on what they need to supply and have asked for an example to pass onto the doctor.
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Matt *******
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They keep deleting my comments but I did send it over. May need to check the other folder.
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Joseph ********
@Matt ******
 HI Matt. Can you send it over to me as well please? Thank you
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Matt *******
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@Tony *******
 ok I sent it over
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Piotr *********
@Matt ******
 pls send to me as well. Much appreciated
18 days ago
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Ran ********
@Matt ******
 can you send me as well ?
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Özkan *******
@Matt ******
 can you please do me the favor as well?
a month ago
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Ran ********
@Özkan ******
 can you help me?
18 days ago
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Özkan *******
@Ran *******
 it is really an email confirmation. Nothing more
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Matt *******
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@Özkan ******
 yup
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Ran ********
@Matt ******
 hii Matt

Can you send it to me also 🙏
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Jason *********
Awesome
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Juliane ********
Do you have to show proof of the 500k in your bank account if applying for the soft power?
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Klee **************
@Juliane *******
 yes
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Matt *******
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@Juliane *******
 yes
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Klee **************
I tried under the remote worker/digital nomad category, I jump through hoops for three days sent every form document I could possibly think of, I am 100% a digital nomad/remote worker, but I was denied, applied under the soft power category was approved the next day and my wife the following day, I did not have to pay again, the consulate in Vancouver allowed me to switch categories, this is the advantage of E visa compared to in person
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Paul *******
@Klee *************
 I don't understand why you were denied? Anyone with a properly registered company or working for one remotely should be approved.
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Klee **************
@Paul ******
 my company is not registered, it doesn’t have to be, I’m a sole proprietor, I don’t even have to have a business license, all I have to do is submit my income every year to revenue Canada, I provided letters at different times stating all of these facts, two different bank statements, one showing my business activities as a sole proprietor, and one of my personal bank account, both have lots of money, in the end I switched categories to soft power and was approved the next day
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Evelina ******
@Klee *************
 can I ask if you also went the medical route or cooking /muaythai?
a month ago
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Klee **************
@Evelina *****
 medical
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Ran ********
Klee Otto Rogers hii

You can guide me please?
18 days ago
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Ran ********
Klee Otto Rogers hii can you help me to get the medical option also to get dtv visa?
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Anita ********
I didn’t know you could use the DTV for anything besides remote work. Are you saying that you can sign up for medical services as a substitute for working?
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Justin ********
@Anita *******
 ...if you didn't know that you should really read the government's website over random third parties posts online! 😎 Straight from the horse's mouth is always better
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Anita ********
@Justin *******
 that was a post from three weeks ago.
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Klee **************
@Anita *******
 yes
a month ago
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Matt *******
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@Anita *******
 yes it’s called the soft power category. Includes many non work categories
a month ago
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Anita ********
@Matt ******
 going to have to look that up. I was going to go for an education visa to learn Thai language. But looks like maybe I should apply for the DTV.
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Klee **************
@Anita *******
 absolutely apply for the DTV Visa
a month ago
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Matt *******
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@Anita *******
 yes it’s a much better option in my opinion and you can still go to Thai language school.
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Anita ********
@Matt ******
 yes it seems like that should be a legitimate choice. I have to find the things listed as choices for DTV. I was going to contact the college and ask them what visa but I will definitely check out the DTV.
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Matt *******
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@Anita *******
 another benefit of DTV is you can leave and come back easily rather than education visa they don’t want you to leave the country and will most likely question upon reentry and possibly deny you. At least from what I’ve read on these forums.
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Evan ********
So did you simply leave all the other sections about work blank because not relevant if soft power?
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Matt *******
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@Evan *******
 to clarify if done through the evisa system then it doesn’t even give you the option.
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Evan ********
@Matt ******
 so do you know is the evisa site the same for everywhere as in “one” website? I found this. Is it correct do you know?

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Matt *******
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@Evan *******
 if you choose soft power then you don’t have submit any information about work.
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Paulie ********
Agree did the same at first appointment cards did not accept got official stamped letter singed by doctor and was cleared easy.
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Higor *********
How can you get this? You need to be treating something in Thailand?
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Klee **************
@Higor ********
 yes agreed
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Matt *******
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@Higor ********
 just need an appointment for something medical, dentist etc. or do one of the other paths they offer
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Mike ********
Can I ask, was it just for one appointment or a course of treatments over many appointments ? Thanks
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Matt *******
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@Mike *******
 keep in mind it’s going to differ depending on which consulate you apply with. Some may want more even if it’s not officially required in the rules.
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Mike ********
@Matt ******
 Yes and this seems to be the problem every consulate wants different info 😂
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Matt *******
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@Mike *******
 just one appointment.
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Ran ********
@Matt ******
 hii Matt

I send you private message
18 days ago
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Paulie ********
@Mike *******
 i put 4 diffrent appointments over a 8 month period as I work 3 months on a month off.
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