What are the steps to apply for a DTV Soft Power visa and what documents are needed?

Thai Visa Visa Application Process Soft Power Visa Vientiane Laos Cooking School Visa DBD Documents Proof of Funds Bank Statement Certification Visa Costs Appointment Booking School Location Requirements

Sep 12, 2024

3 months ago

Katy *******

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DTV Soft Power Approved!

In Person, Vientiane Laos.

Make an Appointment on their website!!

Documents Provided to the Embassy.

Fully filled out application with two photos attached.

Proof of funds. This consisted of a certified bank statement from my Thai Bank, along with a full copy of my bank book to show the original deposit of funds. (My funds have been seasoned for multiple years)

Acceptance Letter from a cooking school. (I love cooking!)

A copy of the cooking Schools DBD documents, along with a copy of the owner’s ID Card.

Signed Copy of my hotel reservation in Laos, evisa to Laos, and entry stamp into Laos.

When you make your appointment, you are assigned a number. That number didn’t seem to matter at all. Show up early on the day of your appointment. Bring a Sun Umbrella. You leave everything (including your passport) with the Embassy. Once they review your application and take your money, you are given a slip with a date and time to return to pick up your visa. If you drop stuff off on a Monday, pick-up is Wednesday. Drop off Tuesday, pick up Thursday. This is the cooking school I chose. www.bangkokthaicookingacademy.com

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post provides a detailed account of the visa application process for a soft power visa through a cooking school in Vientiane, Laos. Required documents included a completed application form, photos, proof of funds through a certified bank statement, an acceptance letter from the cooking school, and hotel reservation details. The appointment must be made in advance, and there is a three-business-day processing time for the visa. Various community comments ask for clarifications on the duration of the course, requirements for payment, and methods of document submission.

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Kersh *****

Hello i am going to apply through the soft power route, my only question is can I have my muay school send me all the documents via PDF and print them off, or do they after be original documents sent by post?

a month ago

Katy *******

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@Kersh ****

all my documents were sent via pdf and printed. I'd print in color because it looks more "official."

a month ago

Kersh *****

@Katy ******

Cheers that'll do thanks :)

a month ago

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Kersh *****

Greg **************

What methods of payment are accepted? Cash ? Card?