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How quickly can I get a DTV visa through a Muay Thai gym in Vietnam?

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Oct 11, 2024
2 months ago
Kaia ******
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Approval from the Hanoi embassy in less than 24 hours!

I applied for DTV via the Muay Thai route on Wednesday, while technically still in Thailand (at the airport, after immigration with an exit stamp in my passport). I provided:

* statements (SG bank account, 1 month)

* passport copy

* conformation letter from Muay Thai gym

* hotel booking in Ha Noi

By the time I landed, I received additional document requirements:

* a new copy of bank statements (poor quality the first round)

* passport copy of confirmation letter signatory

* entry stamp to Vietnam

* business registration of Muay Thai gym

I provided the docs immediately. The following morning (Thursday) I received an additional email requesting:

* work permit of the person who signed the confirmation letter (non-Thai individual).

5 hours later I received an approval email. Total time - 22 hours. Total cost - 33k THB (gym package), 10k THB (visa cost), costs related to travelling to Vietnam.
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The author received DTV visa approval within 22 hours after applying via the Muay Thai route while in transit at the airport. Essential documents included bank statements, a passport copy, a confirmation letter from the Muay Thai gym, and hotel booking in Hanoi. Additional requirements included a work permit for the signatory of the confirmation letter and business registration of the gym. The total costs were 33k THB for the gym package and 10k THB for the visa, alongside travel expenses to Vietnam. The post includes comments and questions about the process, costs, and gym details, providing insights valuable for other expats considering similar visa applications.
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Martha **********
Did you pay before or after knowing your DTV was approved? I would prefer not to lose that money.

Also, how were you able to add two documents for the Muay Thai course? It only allows me to upload one file per document requested.

Thank you!
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@Martha *********
 You pay immediately at the point of application, there's no option to pay later.

It's a bit painful but there are applications that allow you to put multiple jpg-s to one page. For additional document submission, there were new upload fields added to the system - email they sent me referred to those fields. I guess these are customised as per each application (if / when additional paper is needed).

Tbh the instructions were extremely clear. I spent the most time on getting multiple jpg-s to one file. Ended up using Canva.
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Martha **********
@Kaia *****
 thank you! 😊

So you paid, then they emailed you to ask you to submit other additional documents, right?
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@Martha *********
 spot on!
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Lien *****
sorry, I'm confused about the process of applying Evisa DTV in Hanoi. If I have all the documents they need, I just apply DTV Evisa online first in Taiwan, and fly to Hanoi and wait for DTV approved, download the DTV and enter Thailand? or I have to enter Hanoi first, and then apply DTV Evisa online , wait for approved, and then enter Thailand?

Thank you very much for answer.
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Andi ***********
@Lien ****
 You are meant to apply from Hanoi.
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@Andi **********
 I have to arrive Honoi first, and apply Evisa online? Can not stay Taiwan apply Evisa online. Am I right?
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@Lien ****
 Yes, arrive Hanoi then apply. Legally, not meant to do it in Taiwan, you need to show proof of staying in Vietnam like the passport entry stamp.
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@Andi **********
 Thank you very much for your useful information. 🙏
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Paul *******
Sounds like Vietnam (and Cambodia) have really gotten their act together with the e-visa system in the short time they've been on it so far. Seems that the e-visa system is proving to be faster and more efficient than the old in person application system was.
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Kaia ******
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@Paul ******
 absolutely. Positively surprised how smooth it was and also glad I didn’t choose Singapore embassy as my home base is SG.
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@Kaia *****
 Overall, Taipei is smooth. Some people might have a few issues due to their history but I think the vast majority of applicants are approved.
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@Andi **********
 I will. Also, another couple of reasons for choosing Taipei was to travel Taiwan with family and the then seemingly more straightforward application process than at Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh (although neither location sounded problematic, but at Phnom Penh there have been reports of rejections, though no idea why). Hanoi was never on my radar as they seem to be fussier than Ho Chi Minh.
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Paul *******
Andi Traveller I am. I think it should work out. I have a solid file and no previous education or volunteer visas. No previous overstay either (which proved to be a problem for someone when applying elsewhere in SE Asia).

In hindsight, it would probably have been more efficient to apply in Phnom Penh or Ho Chi Minh.
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@Paul ******
 I agree, you will be ok, you are well prepared. Pls leave an update.
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@Paul ******
 Yes, someone else posted they got it just as quick in Vietnam. You still going to Taipei next week to apply?
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@Kaia *****
 In the DTV visa form did you have to put the departure date from Thailand? I’m applying from this evisa from Europe and have to fill this field..
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@Dan ******
 nope. I don’t recall filling in such field.
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@Sara *******
 hey, how are you? I'm going to Hanoi on Sunday, ill let you know how i get on. Where are you training now?
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@William *******
 back at Sinbi in Rawai, Phuket for the time being. Trained at Yodyut when I was in Samui last week.

Good luck in Vietnam! Safe travels and please do let me know how you go there.

Hope all is well on your end.🙏
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Klaus ***********
So it seems you finalized your e application before you arrived in Vietnam - without the entry stamp - I would never have dared to do that. But good to know they come back relaxed.
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Iñigo ************
When did you pay the visa fee?
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Kaia ******
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@Iñigo ***********
 at the point of application on the evisa page.
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@Kaia *****
 🙏
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Max *****
I am wondering if we need to get another gym package for visa extension after 6 months.
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@Max ****
 No. Once it is approved, it is approved and you will have it for 5 years
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@Stephen *******
 Thanks a lot
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Stephen ********
I have changed my tune on this, another member pointed out the expert talking on youtube mentioning they will ask for proof at immigration for extensions. I would imagine leaving and coming back will be less of an issue (at first). But I definitely forsee say 12-18 months from now extensions being rejected and re-entries being risky without continuing the course and starting to be rejected. Just my personal opinion, not fact.
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Arya *****
Thank you so much really useful for me. I’ll go to Vietnam and get it in Sunday hope i can lucky like you 😆
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@Arya ****
 fingers crossed :)
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 🥰
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Jason ******
what is the name of the gym ?
@Liran ***********
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Kaia ******
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@Jason *****
 King of Muay Thai in Hua Hin where I live.
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Kevin *******
Was your original bank statement in English?
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Kaia ******
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@Kevin ******
 Yes, Singapore bank and in English.
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Evan ********
Price getting a bit expensive then plus if you plan to leave and return every 180 days extra cost again. Think I’ll stick with married to a Thai spouse visa. 🤣👍🤣
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Kaia ******
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@Evan *******
 I travel anyway once a month so it works for me 🤷🏼‍♀️ But valid - it could have been cheaper if I had chosen group classes, or if I had taken digital nomad route which I'm also eligible for. This option seemed the easiest + I do Muay Thai anyway.
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Stephan ***********
Congrats!
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Paul **************
Nice! Out of interest which gym did you go with and what did you get training wise for your 33k?
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Kaia ******
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@Paul *************
 King of Muay Thai in Hua Hin. Attached package details here - personal sessions for 6 months.
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@Kaia *****
 thanks, that’s looks a good deal especially if there gym is ok too, as don’t have to pay another gym membership
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Kaia ******
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@Paul *************
 exactly! I’ve been there and it’s a really decent joint. Plus loving sauna and ice bath!!
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Anthony *****
Also, what does "What does "passport copy of confirmation letter signatory" mean?
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Kaia ******
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@Anthony ****
 Lol apologies for the funky grammar. Passport copy of the person who signed the confirmation letter at the Muay Thai gym.
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Anthony *****
Your bank state - was it a official printout with a stamp and signature from your bank or was it just a normal downloaded copy from the website?
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Kaia ******
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@Anthony ****
 it was literally a screen capture of the bank balance. the most basic one you can imagine. no logo, had my name and account number on it,
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Roshni *******
Congratulations and thanks for sharing! What was the muay thai gym you applied with and for how long is your gym package please?
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@Kaia *****
thanks so much!!
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Kaia ******
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@Roshni ******
 details here
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@Roshni ******
 King of Muay Thai and 6 month package
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Sara ********
Amazing! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing 🙏
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Sara ********
Do you know if your Muay Thai gym is registered any specific way with the government for a letter from them to be enough? Or will any Muay Thai gym suffice?
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Kaia ******
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@Sara *******
 Thank you! Muay Thai gym needs to have the below:

1. Sports Autority registered gym. 2.Coach is Board of Boxing Sport A, B or c license (pref A license). 3. Gym is a Ltd company registered for tax. 4. Ministry of Education Skills Development certificate.
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@Kaia *****
 did you provide all those documents too or just a confirmation letter and business registration? (From what I understand #4 is only needed for an ED visa, not DTV. But it probably also differs per embassy if they require this)
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@Sascha *********
 i assume they check most of these themselves as I only submitted the docs listed in my original post. I think they require the trainer to have relevant certification (point 4).
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@Kaia *****
 I don’t think they’ll have access to all this information. But I have seen posts on this where some embassies do a more thorough investigation. Good to know Hanoi is happy with just business license ☺️
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