What advice do you have for reapplying for the DTV visa after previous rejection and immigration challenges?

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Has anyone got any advice or similar experience
I applied for DTV in Vientiane in June and was rejected as the funds hadn’t been in my account long enough - silly mistake, I can’t count evidently they told me come back in a month and then the rules changed.

I’ve returned home to London and plan to re apply for DTV soft power Muay Thai again soon using ISSA compass.

2023 I did border runs

2024 and 2025 I had Thai language ED visas

2026 June when my ED visa ran out I went to apply in Laos and re entered Thailand on tourist visa and was interviewed at BKK and told by the IO next time I come in to make sure I have a DTV or I’m likely to be rejected entry.

I was given 60 days and extended 30 days which was a bit of a hassle getting at immigration.

When I was leaving CNX airport back to LDN I asked the IO when she was stamping me out about re entering and she said it was noted on the system what the previous IO had said to me in Bangkok and said even if I try to re enter next year on tourist I could be turned away so to make sure I have a visa already.

Obviously no one can know what’s on the cards but has anyone got similar visa history etc and any advice for next application etc

I will apply as unemployed and have support letter.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user shared their experience applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane, encountering rejection due to insufficient funds in their account, and facing challenges with Thailand's immigration policies. After returning to London, they plan to reapply for the DTV through ISSA Compass and expressed concerns about their previous visa history affecting future entries into Thailand. Commenters advised against using agents, emphasized understanding embassy processes, and shared their own visa-related experiences, highlighting the unpredictability of immigration decisions.

Henrik ***** · Answer

Do not use agents, They do not know how the Embassy in your resident country processes visa.

Take control of your future life as a responsible adult.

Use the manual in the top right corner of the application website.

Search the group for posts, and include the Embassy name in the search, prioritize posts after 15/9

DynamicR********* · Answer

Following as from the uk and currently have dtv living in cnx

Steve ******* · Answer

None of this is relevant. The embassy will decide if you get the visa based on their own requirements and the IO when you land will decide if you're allowed to enter.

Even if someone had been in the same exact situation as you, their situation at entry would not be related to how it goes for you. Thai immigration rules make everything random and up to the individual who looks at your passport at entry.

Partly_en********* · Answer

Support letter as in from spouse with DTV?

Welsh****** · Answer

Crystal ball 🔮 time.  I would make sure you have refundable. Course.  Long term.

Melissa ******* · Answer

Talk to where you’re taking the Mauy Thai. They give you the things you need to apply.

You have to have a paid program at a school they recognize.

But either way. They are really taking immigration seriously right now. I wouldn’t expect much empathy.

What advice do you have for reapplying for the DTV visa after previous rejection and immigration challenges?

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