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What are the experiences of Australians applying for the DTV visa using Thai soft power activities or for medical treatment, specifically dental care?

Sep 24, 2025
3 months ago
Jamie ******
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What are people's experience applying from Australia for the DTV using the "Thai soft power" activities and/or medical treatment? In this case dental. As I am not a digital nomad, but otherwise eligible. Thanks 🙏
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This post discusses the experiences of individuals applying for the DTV visa from Australia, particularly through the lens of 'Thai soft power' activities and dental treatment. One commenter shared their straightforward experience applying from Malaysia, while another offered insights into the required documentation for medical treatment, emphasizing the need for a detailed plan from the dental clinic. Suggestions were made about scheduling multiple appointments for cosmetic treatments to strengthen applications, even though some applicants reportedly cancel post-approval.
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Christopher ***********
You requested advice re; dental soft power. Could suggest book at least half a dozen advance cosmetic treatment appointments (stretch them apart to monthly) in one go. Even at Thai prices the cost may be prohibitive especially if you don’t need the work. There have been reports of applicants doing this and, after their DTV was granted, cancelling their appointments. I haven’t done this myself.
Wannikea *********
For medical you'll need documentation from the dental clinic / doctor with diagnosis, treatment plan, and appointments generally lasting 6 months or more. If you have a previous history with this clinic it might help but appointments in the past have nothing to do with future appointments.
Melinda ********
following with interest
Young ********
I'm from NZ and applied for the DTV for myself and my son, from KL in January. Very straightforward as an online teacher
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