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How should I write a motivational letter for my DTV visa application to Thailand?
Nov 12, 2025
6 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERSoft power. Unemployed. 6 months. Documents are valid. Requirements are met. Attended a 1 hour interview. Embassy in Vienna.
I saw someone post about wanting to be based in Thailand for 2-3 years and asking about the process. I thought the DTV isn't meant for long-term stays, but at my interview the embassy questioned every small detail of my application, and did so several times. I stated that after finishing the soft power course, I would return to my country, look for a remote job, and maybe come back later to enroll and finish the other 6 months of the 12 month course.
In the end, they mentioned they would be asking for more documents to send to Thailand for review. One of these is a motivation letter. Now I am worried that what I already explained might make them think I want to overstay. I’m a bit confused is an understatement. How should I write a motivational letter?
I saw someone post about wanting to be based in Thailand for 2-3 years and asking about the process. I thought the DTV isn't meant for long-term stays, but at my interview the embassy questioned every small detail of my application, and did so several times. I stated that after finishing the soft power course, I would return to my country, look for a remote job, and maybe come back later to enroll and finish the other 6 months of the 12 month course.
In the end, they mentioned they would be asking for more documents to send to Thailand for review. One of these is a motivation letter. Now I am worried that what I already explained might make them think I want to overstay. I’m a bit confused is an understatement. How should I write a motivational letter?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on how to write a motivation letter for their DTV visa application to Thailand after an extensive interview at the embassy. Concerns have arisen regarding their eligibility and intentions due to their unemployment status and the interview's detailed questioning. Community responses suggest focusing on demonstrating financial stability, cultural interests, and clarifying the intended short-term nature of their stay.
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David ********
Do some reading about the DTV and what type of visa it actually is and also the conditions required for an application. You sound totally confused about what a DTV is. It's not a 6 months visa it is 5 year multi entry visa. You need to extend every 6 months either at immagration in Thailand or go out and come back to get restamp for another 6 months stay Yiu do this for 5 years. You are giving way to much detail and l don't understand your interview. I did an interview and it's just about your 500.000 in bank and supporting yourself. If you transfered money or give it much info they will get suspicious you are scamming
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ORIGINAL POSTER@David *******
I understand the 5 year multi entry visa. Their additional comments after the interview was that in case of rejection I could apply for a different visa, maybe a student visa, so I could study the soft power. They questioned the 500k THB for 15 minutes straight and I started my gap year with double of that amount.Reply to
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Armandas ************
Are you applying from Austria or different country around Austria ?
Armandas ************
Okey thanks, I am asking as myself , my wife and baby will he applying for dtv from Slovakia next year
Did you apply directly through the Thaievisa.go.th site yourself or the Thai embassy in Vienna?
Did you apply directly through the Thaievisa.go.th site yourself or the Thai embassy in Vienna?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Armandas ***********
maybe you made a typo, its thaievisa (not thaisevisa), but yes, I used that site. When you start an application you must select the embassy to apply at, and you would select the Thai Embassy in Vienna.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Armandas ***********
a different country. I’m from Slovenia and there were 2 more people from Slovakia. None of us have the embassies where we live.Reply to
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Chantelle ******
I would suggest writing your desires to explore the Thailand culture and its different cities of the Kingdom and your love for whichever soft power course you have chosen. Write that you plan to travel to explore other SE Asia countries in between courses maybe?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Chantelle *****
I mentioned those things and they even asked if I have a girlfriend or friends in Thailand. I’ll do a concise version of it in the motivation letter.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Use chatgpt to help you write a motivational letter
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 748 I am thinking to go that route.
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Greg ********
Interesting details being sent to Bangkok. Previously it was only certain countries that had to do that.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
I’ll post an update after the documents are reviewed, but to be honest I don’t think I’ll get it.Greg ********
Anonymous participant You never know. Good luck with it.
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John *****
It seems to me that Vienna is a tougher embassy to apply at.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John ****
And a slower one too. I applied at the start of October.Reply to
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Andi ***********
The motivation letter is to show why you want the DTV, your interest in Thailand and to demonstrate your use of the 5 year visa. It is key to highlight long term usage and desire to avoid being issued a 6 month TV.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERSo you think its good to highlight long term usage? Would they not think in this case, that I want to live in Thailand for longer with back to back visas. I mentioned that I do plan to travel around and occasionally return to Thailand. When I was keeping it short, sweet and to the point, they wanted me to elaborate. I couldn’t stay concise, no matter what their question and my answer were, they always had additional questions.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant There is nothing wrong with travelling in and out of Thailand which is why the DTV has inbuilt multi entry. They want to see your need for a 5 year visa. If you give a short stay impression they may give you a 6 month tourist visa which others have got for failing to answer the same question. You are doing Muay Thai? If so you can state you want to achieve a certain level which will take X years. You want to travel all over Thailand as well as explore neighbouring countries. ChatGPT can help you out.
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@Andi **********
agree with this. Keep the letter short, sweet and to the point. Write in a sentence or two how Thailand is the perfect place for you to learn and be a part of a great culture.Reply to
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DTV *****
Sorry dude, this seems like way too much of a headache. Good luck. Gone are the days of easy DTV visas.
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ORIGINAL POSTERDTV God Thank you for the comment. If I knew meeting all the listed requirements would not be enough, I would not apply. I love Thailand but I don’t need this headache.
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Dragos ***********
Just make sure you provide as much detail as possible about having the material means for staying in Thailand (savings account, having your parents guarantee they will sustain you etc etc). This is the most important part as they don’t you to become homeless or to work illegally in their country.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Dragos **********
I explained that for the duration of initial course, I have enough means to support myself. Regarding the future plans, I said I’ll get a remote job to sustain my travels further. From what I’ve read on this group this was enough and also not enough and I get what you’re saying.Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant are you some kind of specialist who can gain remotes work ? (This is not easy post Covid) that’s a pipe dream of many here, and you will need actual funds to show you won’t be broke and begging for money (lot of broke falang here)
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 573 that’s a valid concern I totally agree with. Senior software engineer, currently on a gap year, developing new skills and just living. I have options, but I’m not accepting yet.
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You should probably just forget it with all that information. Thailand doesn't want you and you have no business being in Thailand if you're unemployed. The visa was not made for people like you
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERBefore applying I saw posts in this group which made me feel confident that I match the criteria for DTV. Thanks Andi and Dragos for your warm comments.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant You should feel confident, it's just some embassies are more demanding than others. Vienna is very similar to Tokyo wanting to see long term plans. Other embassies are easier to get approved.
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 864 There are plenty of unemployed in Thailand aka retirees, backpackers. Being without a job does not mean you have no money.Thailand does welcome the OP, it does not welcome your attitude.
Dragos ***********
Participant anonim: 864 that’s totally bs. They don’t care if you are employed or not, but they care if you can sustain yourself financially for the period of your stay
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