My visa was approved today.
I'll share the status of my application.
Nationality: Japan
Application location: Hanoi
Application type: Soft power (1 month Muay Thai school contract)
(※Tiger Eye Muay Thai and MMA [members only])
Balance certificate (period): 3 months
Balance certificate (amount): Over 1 million baht
Occupational status: Unemployed
June 6th: Applied at Hanoi International Airport [Status: Waiting for document confirmation]
June 9th: Checked and uploaded the request for additional documents (passport page with Vietnam entry stamp) [Status: Waiting for approval]
June 13th: Received email of DTV approval
Approved 4 business days after submitting additional documents.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Japanese expat shared their successful experience in applying for a Thai DTV visa in Hanoi for a one-month Muay Thai training course. The approval process included providing a balance certificate and supporting documents, leading to approval just four business days after submitting additional information. Community members congratulated the applicant, shared tips about document preparation, and cautioned about potential immigration questions upon arrival in Thailand. There were discussions around application strategies, such as the importance of demonstrating financial stability and the preferred duration of training courses.
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