I am a US citizen looking to apply for soft power Muay Thai. I have no Muay Thai experience but have already decided on a gym. I had my Visa rejected for workation in HCMC last month. I am planning on applying at the same embassy in November. I currently live in between countries in Asia so if anyone has a suggestion on a better embassy than HCMC it would be much appreciated.
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A US citizen is seeking advice on applying for a Soft Power Muay Thai visa after a recent rejection from the HCMC embassy. They are considering alternatives for submission in November, including the possibility of embassies in Japan, Malaysia (KL), and Laos. Recommendations from others suggest that Jakarta and Hanoi have had more success, especially with the required documentation for the DTV visa.
My soft power was just rejected in HCMC. I was thinking of switching to workcation or London but improving my finances first. Definitely following 🙂↔️👀
Anonymous participant I had 13 years of experience and previous businesses in California around Muay Thai but I believe a beginner will be given the same consideration for applying. Thais are proud of their heritage and muay thai is a massive part of it.
And put it this way, it’s a win-win regardless you buy a package of classes supporting a local Muay Thai gym supporting Thai heritage (whether you train or not) and you’ll be granted a Visa. Injuries are common in Muay Thai especially among beginners… where I train I do sign-in daily but I think that’s the gym keeping track and no government enforcement is taking place at gyms checking the attendance status of DTV holders (as of yet at least).
thank you, how many months do they want to see the money seasoned in your account in Hanoi? Mines been sitting for 4 months. Did you go Muay Thai route?
Anonymous participant also, I think the ministry of sport is cracking down harder on making sure it’s a certified Muay Thai camp so make sure the gym you are receiving a letter from has proper documentation that they can read clearly.
currently in Thailand. Tiger eye martial arts, they will provide all necessary documentation. I understand 6 month course is what I am signing up for. Planning on heading back to Vietnam to apply after a short work trip in Hong Kong the first week of November.
Anonymous participant do you know why you were rejected under the other category? Cambodia is very slow but honestly they seem to approve more than others
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