LOS ANGELES THAI CONSULATE:
Applied March 6th. Submitted further documents March 25th. Have not heard back since. It is now April 14th 2025
I applied for the DTV Soft Power on May 6th with all required documents and triple checked all information was submitted correctly word for word.
13 days later (March 25th) I get an email asking to submit a bank statement requiring a MINIMUM of $17,000 USD, with my name clearly printed and it cannot be an investent profile. My name was CLEARLY PRINTED on my bank statement, it is a statement from a SAVINGS/ CHECKING ACCOUNT with my BANK which also has the banks name and address cleary printed on it. I submitted the statement with $15,300 USD AS THE E-VISA WEBSITE and every other resource available online stated the requirement was a minimim of $15,000. I could have submitted the statement with $17,000+ the first time if thats what made clear anywhere but it wasnt.
I resubmitted a new bank statement with $17,500 1 day of recieving that further documents requested email (March 27) and ever since status has been in "Processing Document Check (1) ". I underatand as of now it Songkran in Thailand, but that document was sumbitted way prior to the holiday.
I also submitted the documents for my finacé's DTV SoftPower on April 4th 2025 with all the same required documents except I made sure her bank statement has well over $17,000 USD. We applidd to the same consulate as me. Her status has been "Pending Payment" ever since. Its been 6 business days and no status change.
I'll continue my patience but wrote this out slight confusion & frustration.
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE THAI CONSULATE LOS ANGELES
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their frustration regarding delays in obtaining a DTV Soft Power visa from the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles. They applied for the visa, submitted required documents including evidence of sufficient funds in their bank statements, but faced inquiries for additional documentation. After resubmitting the necessary papers, their status has remained in "Processing Document Check" for an extended period. Meanwhile, their fiancé's application appeared stuck pending payment. Community comments highlighted potential reasons for the delays, such as payment processing failures, the impact of holiday schedules, and other applicants’ experiences, adding to the user's confusion regarding the consulate's requirements.
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