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

May 29, 2025
2 days 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
The post details a successful application for a soft power DTV visa related to Muay Thai for a UK national. It outlines the timeline from submission to approval, emphasizing the importance of documentation such as the gym's invitation letter, financial statements, and various supporting materials, including a passport bio page and accommodation confirmation. The author tracks the lead time for visa approvals and encourages others in their application process.
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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 🙂‍↕️
Monchhichi *****
@Amber ******
You booked a hotel for a week and thereafter live four days and cancel the rest of day, it is right?