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What is the application timeline and required documents for a soft power DTV visa in Thailand?

May 29, 2025
a month ago
Amber *******
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DTV SUCCESS - Hanoi, 4 days after pending approval

Application for soft power DTV - Muay Thai - UK national.

Timeline:

* Friday 23rd May, 16:10 - submitted docs

* Monday 26th May, 10:00 - pending approval

* Thursday 29th May, 15:30 - sent a very polite follow-up email asking for status update

* Thursday 29th May, 18:15 - approval email received

Documents submitted:

* Documents from the gym (Eye Tiger Muay Thai) - the invitation letter stated that I paid a deposit to cover my first 3 months of training.

* 4 months' statements from current and savings accounts showing 500k baht transferred 2 weeks previously.

* Screenshots of balances for: current account, savings account, brokerage account, and crypto account.

* Bangkok exit stamp, Vietnam entry stamp, booking.com confirmation, screenshot of my location on Google Maps, and selfie with the hotel.

* A recent photo that I took with my phone and removed the background using a website - cost $10

* Passport bio page.

* Screenshots of payslips (payslips were undated, but I included in the screenshot the date of the email in which I received the payslip).

Note: The date on my invitation letter from the Muay Thai gym was 8 days later than the date on which I applied.

I've been tracking the lead time from pending approval status to approved status for the past month and have seen it go down gradually from 15 days to 4 days so I think Hanoi are back on top of things now!

Good luck, everyone, with your applications!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK national shares a successful timeline for their DTV visa application for Muay Thai training in Thailand, providing detailed documentation submitted and the approval process experienced. The process includes submitting various financial documents and an invitation letter from a Muay Thai gym. In just four days after pending approval, the applicant received confirmation of their visa approval. The conversation includes inquiries about deposit returns if the visa is denied and advice on maintaining financial requirements for the visa.
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En *****
Hi, when I submit the documents to Hanoi, do I need to keep 500,000 baht in my account for 3 months? Or 6 months??
Amber *******
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@En ****
my 500k was in my account for around 2 weeks 👍
Amber *******
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@En ****
no time limit ☺️
En *****
Amber Lyons Are you saying that I can get my visa approved if I keep 500,000 baht in my account for just a few days?
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Wannikea *********
Solid well prepared application
Monchhichi *****
May I ask in case of unsuccessfully get the visa, Muay Thai Gym will return the 3 months deposit.
Wannikea *********
@Monchhichi ****
an unsuccessful application won't be because of the soft power providers paperwork, it would be in the requirement qualifications or biodata of the applicant.
Amber *******
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@Monchhichi ****
no they will not but I believe they will hold your membership indefinitely until you can get your visa!
Monchhichi *****
Congratulations! 🎊 How many date of accommodation you booked and submit the accommodation information to the immigration?
Amber *******
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@Monchhichi ****
I think I booked a week in one hotel in Hanoi (up to the date of my intended departure) and I submitted that. Then I changed my mind and cancelled it and they never checked later!
Amber *******
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No I book for a week, cancel immediately and book again for 3 days. Then went to stay in another hotel for 3 days 🙂‍↕️
Erkan *******
@Amber ******
what did you show as your business type(freelancer or unemployed or business owner or else)? And did they want any documents about your job?
Amber *******
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@Erkan ******
I’m an employee but I don’t think it asked for anything about that in my application and I didn’t provide any information about my job.
Monchhichi *****
@Amber ******
You booked a hotel for a week and thereafter live four days and cancel the rest of day, it is right?