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What are the experiences of Singaporeans in applying for the DTV visa using soft power?
Apr 30, 2026
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Wittichai ************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone from Singapore 🇸🇬 successfully gotten the DTV and which soft power you have used? Mind to share?
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Many Singaporeans have shared their experiences in obtaining the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand using various soft power activities. The most mentioned avenues include medical treatments, freelance work, and courses in cooking and Muay Thai. Participants noted the varying processing times, with some stating approvals within a week, while others emphasized the challenges and increased scrutiny in recent applications. The conversations also touched on required documentation and the importance of presenting a sound reason for their stay in Thailand.
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Am a Singaporean and got the DTV Visa under Muaythai course with FITFAC. I used their VIP Package which everything was done by them.
Jet ****
It took like 8 days
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I got it in singapore and I use freelance work.
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how do u prove that you have a freelance work and what kind of document neededReply to
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Ashley******
I used House of Taste, 6-month cooking course. DTV approved in 6 working days, the classes are good fun.
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A interesting! Did u apply in Singapore? Was it recent?Ashley******
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Yes, at the Thai embassy in Singapore, applied around end Oct 2025.Rebecca ****
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A Good to know! Did u include any documents to show future income? Like freelance work or whatever.Ashley******
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Nope. No income proof needed for soft power.Reply to
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Carrie ****
My husband is Singaporean. He got the DTV in Hanoi using the medical soft power route.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Carrie ***
mind to share what type medical soft power and any recommendations on how to get them?Carrie ****
@Wittichai ***********
Sure. He went to Phaya Thai 2 hospital for his paperwork to treat high blood pressure. He explained to the doctor up front that he used to live in Singapore but has since moved to Bangkok and will be applying for the DTV. His doctor said no problem but would first require him to get labs done. Wait for results, come back for consultation then he'd provide the paperwork for the DTV. The letter that the doctor wrote was very simple. It had my husband's condition, treatment plan with intended appointments for the future.When he submitted everything in Hanoi, they later asked for the doctor's medical ID and license #. We had to contact the doctor for this from Hanoi, losing more time so I mention this to save time for anyone intending to go the medical soft power route.
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Oct 2025James ********
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It was easy to get the DTV visa then... BUT now it is much more difficult. WITH some Thai Embassy's or Consulates issuing the METV multiple entry tourist visa instead of the DTV visa...or outright denying the DTV visa application.Anonymous ******************
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I'm italian and we do not have the METV visa option, so I assume medical reason if requires at least 6 months treatmemt should be approved.James ********
Anonymous participant 978 the Thai Embassy in Rome does offer the METV multiple entry tourist visa...
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Anonymous participant 978 where are you now? Italy.?
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it's VERY difficult to get the medical DTV visaReply to
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Are you a passport holder of Singapore?
Or...do you have residence status in Singapore ?
What is your passport nation?
WHERE are you now?
Or...do you have residence status in Singapore ?
What is your passport nation?
WHERE are you now?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
Singaporean 🇸🇬living in Singapore and holding Singapore passport. I don’t have any doc to prove I can work remotely.Andi ***********
@Wittichai ***********
You will need a letter from your employer or yourself if self employed that you can work remotely in Thailand will not work for any Thai clients or businesses.Wittichai ************
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That’s the problem. I don’t have the letter and and kinda semi retired and my fund is from stock and investment.Andi ***********
@Wittichai ***********
You are working online part time ? You can apply for a soft power course if Workcation is difficult. There is no problem if the 500K THB has come from the sale of investments, it must be in a personal bank account.Wittichai ************
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do you mean cooking class Muay Thai classes?Reply to
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