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Is it normal to be asked for a professional portfolio when applying for a DTV soft powered Thai visa?

Thai Visa DTV Visa Soft Power Activities Visa Application Process Immigration Requirements Professional Portfolio Submission

Feb 13, 2026

3 months ago

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

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Hi! I am applying for my DTV soft powered Thai visa. They are asking me to upload my professional portfolio. Is that normal for a soft powered visa? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a DTV soft powered Thai visa and has been asked to upload their professional portfolio. They seek confirmation if this request is standard for such visa applications. Comments suggest that additional documentation and proof of enrollment in soft power activities, such as classes, may be necessary to demonstrate how applicants will support themselves in Thailand. There are varying experiences shared by others concerning application requirements and delays.

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Determine*********

It’s not that easy to get it lately. Mine as well after submitting all doc + cooking class tuition info. They emailed me and asked red highlighted words mentioned 5 years suitable plans or classes for DTV under Requirements. Submitted again . Still waiting for visa approval. 🤔

3 months ago

Sabine *********

DeterminedDeer8680 Do you have a strong passport and applied from a strong location like Hanoi?

3 months ago

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Sabine *********

DTV_Be*******

Did you already submit an application and they came back asking for this?

3 months ago

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

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Yes I applied for a softpower activity and submitted a year certificate of botany classes

3 months ago

James ********

Make sure attend the course classes as the course sponsor is required to Note attendance. AND Thai Immigration officers have been known to call the Soft Power Activity course sponsor to confirm that you are going to the course enrolled.

3 months ago

DTV_Be*******

Anonymous participant what embassy? I know some have asked people to prove their past interest in Muay Thai

3 months ago

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DTV_Be*******

James ********

What is your passport nation?

Where are you applying for the DTV visa?

Which soft power activity are you submitting?

How many months of Soft Power Activity?

Or did you apply for the workcation DTV visa?

What did you say about what your job is now?

3 months ago

James ********

3 months ago

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

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My passport is from the united States and I am applying from Nepal. I signed up for one year of thai botany classes under the softpower activities

3 months ago

James ********

They're wanting to see how you are going to support yourself in Thailand.

Had you obtained the DTV visa while in the USA... likely approved within days of application

3 months ago

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James ********

Why does the Thai embassy ask for income documents when applying for the DTV visa through soft power?

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