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What documents are required to apply for the Muay Thai soft power DTV from Taipei, Taiwan?

Christopher **********
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Hello, I am looking to apply for the Muay Thai soft power DTV. But it is not too clear what is needed in terms of documents. I will be applying from Taiwan, Taipei. Any input from someone who has done this track would be appreciated. 🙏
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The discussion centers around the complexities of applying for the Muay Thai soft power DTV visa from Taipei, Taiwan. It highlights the requirement to submit various documents similar to those needed for a Workcation visa, including employer information, payslips, and a training plan from a gym recognized by the Ministry of Sports. Concerns are raised about the strictness of documentation and the necessity of comprehensive proof of financial independence, along with advice suggesting that applying from places like Vietnam or Indonesia may be more favorable.
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Patrick *************
Patrick *************
Go through Gym Bangarang in Chiang Mai

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Sadia ******
Sadia ******
@Tiger *******************
has had a few successful applicants in Taipei, you can inquire with them.
Michael **********
Michael **********
oh dude, change your destination. Taipei is a hell for soft power dtv. A lofs of gyms even deny their responsibility if you apply there cuz they are way too strict even the documentation. I'm not saying it's not possible but you must produce all the documentation as workaction (contracts, payslips for over 3 months, taxes,blah blah blah) + they require a certificate from the gym obtained from the ministry of sports (which very few gyms have). Out of that, they often require an interview, especially if you have a previous history in thailand. Good Luck
Christopher **********
Christopher **********
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@Michael *********
Thanks for the reply. May I ask if you got yours from Taipei? If so, what track did you go with. This is where I am at the moment and I would rather get it done here while I am here.
Michael **********
Michael **********
@Christopher *********
the company registration with big and small red stamp. your contract. an employment certification.
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months of payslips going into your bank account. a letter from your employer saying your allowed to work from remote in particularly from thailand, arc, cover letter explaining why you want to live in thailand and stating you won't work with any while there. you need an entry exit certificate which you can at the immigration around beimen (the day before the application), you need 6+ months at a gym recognized by the ministry of sport (this is tricky) with a full traning plan and dates. Bank account with over 500nt$. I also thought the same as you and I regret I did that. Too stressfull, too picky, too many documents and extra requests, the interview was professional but really far away from being "easy or friendly". With tokyo, hong kong and kuala lumpur is probably the less recommended place to apply.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Taiwan requires Softpower applicants to submit basically same docs as for Workcation e.g Employer info, payslips etc. Submit 6mths plus course info from an experienced DTV compliant gym who knows all the docs required for a successful application.
Christopher **********
Christopher **********
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@Andi **********
Thanks for the reply. It's strange that workcation docs is needed if I am just there to train Muay Thai. What's the rationale? Did you do yours through Taipei?
Srey *******
Srey *******
@Christopher *********
because it's a visa with 5 year validity and they know that you're probably not going to attend cooking school for years while unemployed
Srey *******
Srey *******
@Christopher *********
So show your "semi-retired" income.

Unless "semi-retired" is code for "unemployed" you should have no problem demonstrating you have enough money coming in from whatever sources to support yourself in the coming years
Christopher **********
Christopher **********
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@Srey ******
Yes, but I don't qualify because I am not 50+.
Srey *******
Srey *******
@Christopher *********
Thailand has a retirement visa. But if you're semi-retired that means you should have no problem showing that you have enough income and/or assets to support yourself for the duration of the visa
Christopher **********
Christopher **********
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@Srey ******
I mean it makes sense. But what if you're semi-retired and is just looking to stay Thailand.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Christopher *********
I did Workcation via Taipei and in-person. There were several SPers turned away when I was there for not having work info. Softpower became popular among scam agents using bogus courses etc. Taipei toughened up with requiring more evidence of financial independence during the course. Easier to apply in Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos.

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