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What is the approval process for a DTV visa for the Discover Thai Nature Seminar in Los Angeles?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Visa Approval Process Discover Thai Nature Seminar Soft Power LA Embassy Visa Requirements

Oct 9, 2025

2 days ago

GentleL*******

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Hey everyone! I’d like to share my DTV approval process here:

• Embassy: Los Angeles, California

• Category: Soft Power - Discover Thai Nature Seminar

• Date Applied: September 16, 2025

• Documents Provided:

- Passport

- Updated Passport Pic

- Discover Thai Nature Certificate

- 6 mos Savings Statements of 15K Baht

- Lease Agreement**

• Request for Further Document - received September 17, 2025

- “Document indicating current location: Please upload your ID card or utility bill as proof of residency that you’re in our jurisdiction”

• **Document Provided:

- I wrote a letter of explanation due to my lease agreement being a month to month plan (no contract), and I don’t have to pay any additional bills here as I’m only renting a room. I also don’t have my mail or any other important documents at this address, only my PO Box which is listed on my drivers license. In the letter I offered to take a picture of myself on the property, but that wasn’t needed!

• September 18, 2025: APPROVED

This was a very quick and easy process for me, and I’m excited for the seminar! Please let me know if you have any questions!

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A user shares their experience obtaining a DTV visa for the Discover Thai Nature Seminar from the LA Embassy, detailing the documents submitted and the swift approval process. Despite some confusion and varying requirements from other embassies, the user encourages constructive discussion and answers questions about the process.

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Christa ******

Question re: 15k. I've heard different things so perhaps you can clear it up. Does the 15,000 have to be in your account for 6 months or at the time of application you have to have 15,000 and just provide proof of income for 6 months? Thanks!

19 hours ago

GentleL*******

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@Christa *****

I didn’t show income, just savings since I applied with Soft Power. But I maintained the 15K for consecutive 6mos, each month had that amount.

19 hours ago

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GentleL*******

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There seems to be a lot of confusion and misplaced frustration around this approval. It’s been noted on several posts that every embassy is different. I clearly and thoroughly laid out my approval process; and while I welcome questions, some of these comments show other potential issues with comprehension.

My post was to help others who are applying from the LA Embassy, especially since there isn’t much conversation about this specific Soft Power program. If your embassy requires more documents or other Soft Power courses, that is at their discretion. But please don’t take your frustrations out on me— let’s keep the discussion productive and maintain common sense.

a day ago

Phyllis ******

Just to confirm, you rec'd a 1 yr visa, correct?

a day ago

GentleL*******

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@Phyllis *****

no… DTV 5 year visa.

a day ago

Phyllis ******

GentleLynx9706 ok. Thx

a day ago

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Phyllis ******

Chavez *****

I’m also in Los Angeles, did they ask about the 6 mos savings or you did it willingly?

a day ago

GentleL*******

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@Chavez ****

I did it willingly to be safe. Kept seeing “3-6 months” so I just sent 6.

a day ago

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GentleL*******

Anonymous ******************

You got 5 year visa for 1 seminar?? We are being hasled for 3 month classes. I'd like more info on this seminar too.

a day ago

GentleL*******

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Anonymous participant 516

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a day ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant 516 It is not one seminar, that is just the name. The course is several months and not all embassies approve of the course.

a day ago

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Andi ***********

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.

2 days ago

Cloudy ****

What's a 'Discover Thai Nature Seminar'? I'm legitimately curious.

2 days ago

GentleL*******

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@Cloudy ***

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a day ago

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GentleL*******

What is the approval process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?