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How did I get my DTV approved using a sponsorship letter instead of the required funds?

Dec 6, 2025
3 days ago
DTV sponsorship letter

Hello, I want to say thanks alot for all the helpful information here.

Today my DTV was approved after about 5 weeks of waiting. I applied in Frankfurt, Germany using a sponsorship letter from my father, as I didnt have the required 500k baht constantly on my account. After 3 weeks it went to pending approval, and now 2 weeks later I got the DTV. They never requested for more documents. Just had to wait and stay calm :)
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user recently shared their experience of successfully applying for a DTV visa after five weeks of waiting. They utilized a sponsorship letter from their father instead of meeting the typical financial requirement of maintaining 500,000 baht in their account. The timeline included three weeks of pending approval, and no additional documents were requested post-application. Commenters provided support and additional tips, highlighting the importance of printing the visa approval email for travel. Questions arose regarding the specifics of the sponsorship letter and its use in lieu of financial statements.
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Anonymous ******************
Is there any template for the sponsorship letter?

What exactly has to be written on this letter?
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Anonymous ******************
Wait you were able to use a sponsorship letter in place of having 500k thb?
Jonas *************
But what was the purpose of the DTV some studies, or remote work?
Thai ************
Did your father transfer the 500K in your account? Or you used his bank statement?