Should I opt for a multiple entry tourist visa or apply for a soft power visa through Muay Thai training in Thailand?

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Nov 26, 2024

a day ago

Paul **********

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was denied Dtv (new york); i guess owning and renting out and managing real estate isn’t considered remote work as a “digital nomad.” even though everything is done from my phone and internet……… they replied that they can offer a multiple entry tourist visa. should i go for that, and can i re-apply after 6 months for another 6 months and keep repeating? or should i apply for soft power thru a MT fighting class? anyone have any opinions or suggestions? thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user was denied a digital nomad visa due to their real estate activities not qualifying as remote work. They have the option of applying for a multiple entry tourist visa but are considering a soft power visa through Muay Thai training. Responses suggest that multiple back-to-back tourist visas are unlikely to be granted and that applying for the soft power visa is advisable, especially through established training centers in Thailand. Additionally, some commenters recommend seeking the visa through neighboring countries to avoid complications related to the New York application.

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Somari *********

New York is hard! Did the same thing to me and lied about offering a multiple entry visa! No you will need to apply for it and spend extra money. Easier to just ignore new york altogether and get it through another Asian country by way of may thai, cooking, etc. Don't deal with them!

12 hours ago

Jeffrey *****

@Robert **********

How long did it take you to get approved in total?

11 hours ago

Robert ***********

A friend got his in almost 5 weeks. We both were requested to supply additional info 24 hours after filing then applications were in pending status for the balance of the time.

11 hours ago

Robert ***********

@Jeffrey ****

30 days. Got my approval 2 days before my last trip.

11 hours ago

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Robert ***********

Paul **********

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@Somari ********

how would i apply to a non-new york consulate if my address/location is boston, Ma ?

12 hours ago

Robert ***********

@Somari ********

I got approved in September. No issues. They have always been great. I have received travel visas in 2-3 days and even received my last METV on a Sunday.

12 hours ago

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Robert ***********

Jj ****

It's a Thai based business so ofc it's not ok

18 hours ago

Paul **********

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@Jj ***

real estate in US…..

17 hours ago

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Paul **********

Dan *********

Are you just renting out your own property? That may be why

20 hours ago

Paul **********

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@Dan ********

it’s a business , under LLC. i guess real estate stuff like that isn’t considered remote work. going soft power thru a gym instead

17 hours ago

Dave **********

@Paul *********

there's been posts of people approved for renting property

15 hours ago

Paul **********

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@Dave *********

mine was declined..bummer. going soft power thru a gym

14 hours ago

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Paul **********

Kathy ******

I applied in NY too. After a month of hearing nothing, I contacted them and was immediately approved. 🤷‍♀️

21 hours ago

Robert ***********

@Kathy *****

The apparent time for processing DTV in NY is about 4 weeks. Denial comes alot quicker unfortunately

12 hours ago

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Robert ***********

Christopher ********

EVO360 muay Thai in Pattaya, owner name if Sharon and from the USA. She is very familiar and can explain about soft power dtv ... She has 100% acceptance so far. 20k baht for 6 months training gets you a 5 year visa.

21 hours ago

Rich ****

Get the METV for now. You can stay up to 9 months if you time it right.

a day ago

Lopsee **********

@Rich ***

doing visa run every 3 months?

15 hours ago

Jane ***********

@Rich ***

Agree. V easy to get 9 months

19 hours ago

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Jane ***********

Alessandro ***********

If you’re not doing real estate through a company, I think you’d struggle.

Save yourself the hassle and do a soft power application.

a day ago

John **********

You won't get multiple back to back multiple entry tourist visas. Go for soft power

a day ago

Dave *****

Are you just a personal landlord or do you have a business where you are N employee? Very different.

a day ago

Paul **********

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@Dave ****

self employed, have LLC. the agent at NY said owning/renting/managing your real estate does not count towards this visa. so i am going soft power thru a boxing gym

17 hours ago

Fred *********

@Paul *********

I reported u to the immigration for illegal working

9 hours ago

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Fred *********

Greg ********

Try a Soft Power Muay Thai but apply closer to Thailand ie Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia. Seems they are getting tighter on requirements though for the Workaytion in some places.

a day ago

Andi ***********

Greg Bewick Some DTVers got approved in London doing real estate mgmt remotely. Each embassy differs in approval and as you say things are tightening up.

a day ago

Greg ********

@Andi **********

Yeah. I suggested doing it to a UK couple under 50 in a Chiang Mai group last night who were in same position. Pretty certain they have Ltd company though as mad not to do so.

a day ago

Andi ***********

@Greg *******

It is online work so ..they should go for it

a day ago

Greg ********

@Andi **********

Yeah. Pals are going for it with a Building Company back home. They are doing payroll and quotes online from Thailand :-)

a day ago

Andi ***********

@Greg *******

The beauty of IT you can work and manage anywhere..