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What are the experiences and processing times for applying for the soft power DTV visa at Manila or Savvanakhet?

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Mar 27, 2026

a month ago

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

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I'm looking to apply for the soft power DTV visa under Discover Thai Nature in about two weeks. I'm considering Manila or Savvanakhet, Laos. I'm just checking to see if anyone has had recent experience applying at either place under soft power. What were your experiences like and how long did the process take?

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The post seeks information on the application process for the soft power DTV visa under Discover Thai Nature, specifically comparing experiences from Manila and Savannakhet, Laos. Comments suggest that the application experience may vary by location and depend on local embassy workloads. One respondent recommends contacting the school for information about the approval rate at different embassies. The discussion highlights the importance of seeking specific feedback related to the DTV visa category.

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Sky ***************

You need to look for the last updated experience of people who apply exactly for Thai nature not just Soft Power because experience even between Muay Thai and Thai Cooking is not the same depending on Thai embassy location.

a month ago

Cy **************

I only know of people using Washington DC for it, but they’ve all been successful so far

a month ago

Flying*******

Email the school and they will tell you which embassy has higher approval rate for their course. When I applied in Australia it was very easy, I just uploaded the documents that they sent me, and my financials.

a month ago

Knowledgea***********

It different in every country and processing depends how busy they are also

a month ago

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