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!
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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