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How long does it take to get approval for a soft power DTV visa in Thailand?

DTV Visa Thai Cooking Course Visa Application Process Chicago Consulate Immigration to Thailand Visa Approval Wait Times Soft Power DTV Expat Experiences in Thailand

Mar 27, 2025

4 days ago

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

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Soft power DTV (6-month Thai cooking from Arun Thai) through the Chicago Consulate.

Applied on March 18th. 

Pending Document Check morning of March 26. Checked again at noon - Pending Approval. 

Received approval email by 3:45pm.

8 days total. No back and forth.

No income, but I submitted a brokerage statement which had the amount necessary instead of my personal bank account. I submitted my boarding pass from Taipei to Chicago as proof of location.

I’ve been so anxious reading the recent posts on here especially since I have already booked a ticket back to BKK in the beginning of April that I kept checking the status of my application everyday. I hope my experience can provide some people with relief during their application process.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post details a user's experience applying for a DTV visa through the Chicago Consulate for a Thai cooking course. After submitting the application on March 18, the user experienced a smooth application process with no delays, receiving approval within 8 days. They provided alternative financial proof with a brokerage statement instead of personal bank account information. The user expresses their anxieties during the waiting period, hoping to alleviate others' concerns as they share their timely approval. Comments from the community offer congratulations and practical advice about being prepared for travel to Thailand with the visa documentation.

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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.

3 days ago

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

My goodness we are practically the same! I submitted soft power cooking also on 18 march, then received request for further docs on 26 mar which I submitted. Checked and now moved to pending approval but still that status as of now. Applied to Hong Kong embassy. Fingers crossed everything will be fine.

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