What can I do if my DTV visa application was rejected due to insufficient documentation and how should I approach reapplying?

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Hi everyone, I’d like to share my DTV refusal experience and also ask for some advice.

I applied from Korea under the Soft Power (medical treatment) category on August 11 and got rejected on August 31. I was quite confident I would get it because I’ve been receiving treatment at Ram Hospital since April 2024, right after I was diagnosed. I’ve been going at least once a month, usually spending around 4,000 baht per visit. I also submitted a 5-month bank statement along with the additional requested documents. In addition, I have insurance that covers 100% of my treatment costs, and I’ve always been reimbursed without any issues.

Anyway, it’s okay. Maybe my condition wasn’t considered serious enough, or maybe the portfolio I submitted wasn’t strong enough. Or it could just be that the Korean embassy is stricter when reviewing applications.

The attached image shows the additional documents I was asked to provide. I hope this helps.

For my next attempt, I’m considering changing the category and applying through a **Muay Thai course** instead. I’m also thinking of going to Bali to submit my application, but I’m worried it might be too soon to reapply after a refusal.

Has anyone here tried applying a second time in Indonesia and successfully received a DTV visa, especially under a different category like Muay Thai? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips.

Thanks in advance!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shares their experience of having their DTV visa application rejected while applying from Korea under the Soft Power category for medical treatment. They express confusion over the refusal and contemplate reapplying under a different category, specifically for a Muay Thai course, potentially from Bali. Commenters suggest that a lack of a written treatment plan from a doctor may have contributed to the refusal and emphasize the importance of having a comprehensive treatment plan for future applications.

John ********** · Answer

Without a minimum of 6 months treatment plan from the hospital on official letterhead signed off by a recognised doctor at the hospital you stand no chance of getting the DTV on medical grounds

Kurt ************* · Answer

So i got told from my embassy that i need a treatmentplan for 6 months + and booked appointments for 6 months +

The longer plan and booked appointments is better.

My problem was that the hospital am gettinh treatment at had no problem giving a 18 month treament plan but could not do appointments for longer then 4-6 weeks

John ******* · Answer

In regards to your health issue, did you submit the treatment plan with booked appointments or did you focus on past appointments? Did you have the hospital write you a letter?

Kool ******* · Answer

One simple question. Did you submit a written treatment plan from your doctor, or just past appointments, as it sounds like you did? If not, that is why you were rejected. You need a written treatment plan from your doctor. With that plan your approval greatly improved under the medical category. They don't care at all about how long, or how much you've spent, or that you have insurance. They only care about the written treatment plan for your future treatments.

What can I do if my DTV visa application was rejected due to insufficient documentation and how should I approach reapplying?

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