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What are the reasons my DTV visa application might have been rejected?
DTV VisaVisa RejectionNetherlands EmbassyDocument RequirementsImmigration IssuesHouse of Taste CourseVisa Application HelpProof of Funds
Sep 19, 2025
7 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHey Everyone,
Sharing my experience submitted all my documents required for DTV visum softpower and cooking course bought from House of Taste.
Location application: Hague the Netherlands.
Submitted documents:
- Passport
* proof of location (energy bill + house contract)
* Passport
* Picture
* Proof of funds 1M+ baht
* Proof of purchase Course document provided by House of taste
Result : Rejected.. No idea why so far I will call the embassy tommorow and update. Quite painful to be honest.
Sharing my experience submitted all my documents required for DTV visum softpower and cooking course bought from House of Taste.
Location application: Hague the Netherlands.
Submitted documents:
- Passport
* proof of location (energy bill + house contract)
* Passport
* Picture
* Proof of funds 1M+ baht
* Proof of purchase Course document provided by House of taste
Result : Rejected.. No idea why so far I will call the embassy tommorow and update. Quite painful to be honest.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience of having their DTV visa application rejected after submitting all required documents, including proof of funds and course enrollment from House of Taste in the Hague. Community members discussed potential reasons for the rejection, emphasizing the importance of course length and correct documentation. Some advised using visa services like Issa Compass to avoid mistakes, while others mentioned difficulties in communication with the embassy.
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Anonymous ******************
I was going to apply in The Netherlands as well since I live(d) there, until I tried to reach the embassy for over a month by e-mail and calls (every day call) for them to completely not reply to anything.
I then made up my mind to fly to Asia and do it in a neighboring country instead
I then made up my mind to fly to Asia and do it in a neighboring country instead
Shandy ********
Hi OP, I checked the House of Taste website. I see you chose the DTV course option. You might have thought that this designation legitimized your choice, but it actually does the opposite. Some applicants have been rejected specifically for course enrollments that suggest are specifically for the DTV. Enrolling for a course specifically for the DTV lowers your chances from past cases we've seen in this group.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Shandy *******
ohh that is not good, they advertise this pretty hard and there are quite a lot of success stories, I am genuinely interested in learning about thai kitchen so if I need to get more courses I will!Shandy ********
I'm not familiar with the House of Taste specifically, and you might have better luck at other embassies. Also, even if there have been success stories with this school, some of them might just be marketing from the school. Did you happen to see the recent post in this group from someone who visited this school in Bangkok?
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Rodney **********
Exactly why I used Issa compass to do the application for me. They charge 18k baht but this includes the embassy application fee. So you only pay a tiny bit more for their service, they know and are up to date on specific rules for each embassy, and if you get rejected they apply again for free.
Rodney **********
@Lucas *******
why angry bro?Reply to
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Michael **********
waiting for anonymous member 206 to come and recommend an agent ;)
Alex ****
@Michael *********
complaints I understand why written mostly anonymous in ThailandReply to
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Yuu ***********
1. You miss or put some details wrong when you filled out application
2. Check your course details as how long period course, the school eligible for DTV or miss some documents.
3. Bank statements issue
4. If the embassy concern something they will request you more documents not "rejected" , this is means something wrong on your application, you have to find out before re-apply if you still want to do.
2. Check your course details as how long period course, the school eligible for DTV or miss some documents.
3. Bank statements issue
4. If the embassy concern something they will request you more documents not "rejected" , this is means something wrong on your application, you have to find out before re-apply if you still want to do.
Christopher ***********
@Yuu **********
Problem is instead of requesting any missing/further information, embassies have simply rejected the application without stating their reason(s).Yuu ***********
@Christopher **********
Some embassy they provide the reason. And some agency they can checkChristopher ***********
@Yuu **********
True. Some embassies state reason for rejection but others don’t. It is wrong that proof of income isn’t listed on the official DTV Thai government website. It is stated upon the unofficial individual embassy webpage. However, even there it doesn’t state the minimum income limit. Someone has previously posted that there isn’t a minimum? Agreed, a visa agent would know of this requirement and advise their client they must provide it.Reply to
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Yuu **********
1. All documents were double checked and should have sufficed2. 6 month house of taste
3. Not sure I provided 3 months and the balance was 600k to 1M
4 yet I was rejected.
Yuu ***********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน which Embassy you applied?
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DTV_Be*******
Are you currently in the Netherlands?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV_BegPeckeryes
James ********
Anonymous participant the Netherlands appears to be a difficult Thai Embassy for DTV Visa approvals.
Luit *****************
@James *******
mine was approved within a weekDTV_Be*******
@Luit ****************
but that was a long time agoReply to
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Greg ********
Anonymous participant Hopefully the Embassy will give you some feedback. It must be extremely frustrating not knowing the reason. I used to hate it after job interviews.
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Greg ********
The Hague does seem to be a tough embassy to apply to. They are also known for leaving notes on an applicants immigration file too.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
do these notes affect future applications?Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant any recommendations whome I should use? I did not use any fraudulent documents ofcourse!
Greg ********
Anonymous participant It can depending what was added. An agent told me they had a client refused due to one. I think it was fraudulent documents used in Netherlands. The next embassy would note process till not removed. Only the originating embassy or a "Friendly" immigration officer engaged by an agent can remove it. If it was me I would first contact a Thai Agent with contacts to check if there is any note. After that they can guide you. PS: The agent did not refund the application fee for second rejection as client had not told them about first one.
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Raven ********
And your course length has to be 6 months or more think I seen a video that said it had to be 12 months
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Raven *******
mine is 6 months.Reply to
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Raven ********
Did the school help you prep the documents or you had to do it yourself
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Raven *******
was providedReply to
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Wannikea *********
Course length?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
6 monthsWannikea *********
Anonymous participant 6 months is cutting it close these days. Times have changed and requirements are getting somewhat stringent. Possibly a cover letter along with your application stating your reasons for visiting, why this course , general interest in why you love Thailand, plans after finishing the course, and what you'll do with the remaining 4 years of the visa.
Michael **********
@Wannikea ********
6 months is fine, there must be something behind it we don't knowReply to
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