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How long does it take to get approved for a Soft Power application for a Thai visa?

Dec 9, 2025
2 days ago
Just got approved in Hanoi, Thank you to everyone on this group for all your information that made my application process so smooth!

December 3rd - Applied

December 4th - "Pending Approval"

December 9th - Approved

So all in all it took 7 days, but with the National Holiday and Weekend. A total of 4 Working Days.

I did the Soft Power Application. This is the following things I had.

Muay Thai Training Documents

Cover Letter

Company Recommendation Letter of Remote Working

6 Months of Bank Statements with Highlighted Income and ending balance over 500,000 ฿

Proof of location - Photo of Entry Stamp, Flight Ticket into Vietnam, Boarding Pass, Air BnB Receipt for Accommodation
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their successful experience in applying for a Soft Power visa from Hanoi, which took a total of 7 days (4 working days) for approval. They detail the documents required, including Muay Thai training documents, a cover letter, a company recommendation letter, bank statements, and proof of location. Comments from other users discuss their own experiences and ask questions about the application process.
Steve *********
At any point did you have to physically go to the embassy? Or was it all on line? I'm in Hanoi mid February and thinking of doing the same. Thanks.
Anonymous ******************
Seems like made a mistake applying from Jarkata, Indonesia. More than 10 working days, still not even went through first initial stage of document check.
John *********
Easy when you meet the requirements, enjoy 5 years of hassle free travel in & out of Thailand. Remember to enter your dtv no in the Visa box on the online tdac form when returning to Thailand