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What can I do if my Thai DTV visa application is rejected and how can I reapply successfully?
Hi everyone, looking for advice from anyone who’s had a DTV rejected through the Thai Embassy in London, then successfully reapplied.
I applied under the freelance/workation category and my partner under Muay Thai. Both applications were rejected. We believed we met all the requirements and had a Thai lawyer check our documents before submitting.
My partner’s balance dipped slightly below the 500,000 baht requirement for three days before we topped it back up, before submitting. He also has a driving conviction from last year, with the ban and penalties now completed. Could either of these have contributed to his rejection?
My own funds stayed above the threshold. I run an online fitness business and supplied evidence of my business, income and paying clients. They requested additional documents, which I provided, so I’m unsure what went wrong with mine.
My partner wasn’t asked for anything further—his application went straight to pending decision, then rejection.
Has anyone managed to find out why they were rejected, or successfully applied a second time? What did you change or provide when reapplying?
Any firsthand experiences would be really appreciated. Thank you!
I applied under the freelance/workation category and my partner under Muay Thai. Both applications were rejected. We believed we met all the requirements and had a Thai lawyer check our documents before submitting.
My partner’s balance dipped slightly below the 500,000 baht requirement for three days before we topped it back up, before submitting. He also has a driving conviction from last year, with the ban and penalties now completed. Could either of these have contributed to his rejection?
My own funds stayed above the threshold. I run an online fitness business and supplied evidence of my business, income and paying clients. They requested additional documents, which I provided, so I’m unsure what went wrong with mine.
My partner wasn’t asked for anything further—his application went straight to pending decision, then rejection.
Has anyone managed to find out why they were rejected, or successfully applied a second time? What did you change or provide when reapplying?
Any firsthand experiences would be really appreciated. Thank you!
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The user discusses their and their partner's rejection of their Thai DTV visa applications at the Thai Embassy in London and seeks advice on reapplication. They highlight concerns about meeting financial requirements and possible impact from a driving conviction. Comments from the community provide insights, reasoning on rejection factors, and recommend strategies for successful reapplication.
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Kool *******
Where did you apply from? When you say you had a Thai lawyer check the documents that leads me to believe you were in Thailand when you applied. That is automatic rejection. You can only apply from your passport country, or the country you hold official permanent residency, and you have to physically be there.
Ronny *********
Do you got a history of long stays in Thailand ? Do you have a proof of permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted ? And did you send it ? Does your professional portfolio showcasing that you already working with foreign clients ? The -
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00 is definitely a reason you could be rejected The chance they will tell you the reasons for rejection are very smallPinkSeah********
OPYes it would be great if London did that to 😭 seems quite unfair
Phil ******
PinkSeahorse6203 not satisfying their stated requirements is grounds for rejecting a DTV. Unfair doesn't enter the picture
Rob ***********
When a foreigner applies for a Schengen visa, at least in the case of the German Embassy in Vientiane, you are always informed of the reason for a rejection and you can appeal the decision. That, I have to say, is an excellent way to proceed.
John **********
You could try writing and asking them but they probably won't tell you.
For you did you include a letter giving yourself permission to work remotely from Thailand and stating that you wouldn't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand? If they thought you were a risk of providing fitness training inside Thailand that's enough to reject you.
Your partner is different, London requires the funds are in place for 2 weeks before you apply, topping up just before applying is a valid reason for rejection. The conviction won't have helped either but it's more likely the finances. How long a course had he booked?
For you did you include a letter giving yourself permission to work remotely from Thailand and stating that you wouldn't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand? If they thought you were a risk of providing fitness training inside Thailand that's enough to reject you.
Your partner is different, London requires the funds are in place for 2 weeks before you apply, topping up just before applying is a valid reason for rejection. The conviction won't have helped either but it's more likely the finances. How long a course had he booked?
PinkSeah********
OP@John *********
ok thank youPinkSeah********
OP@John *********
as I’ve been rejected, would my name be flagged up to be rejected again ?John **********
PinkSeahorse6203 I don't think it works that way, more a case of satisfying the requirements
PinkSeah********
OP@John *********
thanks for his reply , I did send a letter confirming all my workouts are online and would be only available to people in the uk and would not work with any Thai etc 🥺Yes I’m hoping it was just the money for my parter and thinking to try again
And maybe reapply down the Muay Thai path myself?
Wannikea *********
Which Muay Thai gym, do they have a record of DTV approvals, and through which embassies, how long was the course?
PinkSeah********
OPWannikea Wanblee it was dowdens in Koh Samui for 6 months
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