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What are the best consulates for applying for the DTV Softpower visa in Thailand?

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Jul 3, 2025

11 days ago

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

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Hello, we would like to apply for the DTV Softpower visa. Our story in brief:

We applied for the first time in Germany at the end of April. It was rejected because the course only lasted 12 days instead of the minimum 6 months. The cooking school recommended this course to us, and to date, no other course has been rejected except for us.

We entered Thailand on May 21st. We left on May 29th for Vietnam, Hanoi, and applied again there, but this time for a 1-year course at the same school.

Rejected again in Hanoi – this time without explanation. However, our cooking school told us today that the exact week we applied for the visa in Hanoi, the consulate was very strict and there were sometimes up to 6 rejections a day.

We submitted both applications through the Issa Compass agency.

On June 4th, we entered Thailand without a visa, but I returned on June 4th. I left immediately due to a death in the family and traveled to Germany, re-entering Thailand on June 14th.

We would now like to extend our visa-free stay by 30 days and then try to apply for the DTV again in September, as the agency advised us not to do so again for another three months (it was rejected on June 2nd, so we’re commuting to September).

Which consulate is the „best“? Better saying: Where did you have the best experience?

Thank you for your help! 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shares their experience applying for the DTV Softpower visa, detailing two unsuccessful attempts in Germany and Hanoi. They seek advice on extending their visa-free stay in Thailand and which consulate has the best reputation for successful applications. Responses from the community suggest potential issues with agency assistance, the importance of financial documentation, and recommend applying directly at less busy consulates, particularly in the Philippines.

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