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What is the fastest embassy for processing the Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Southeast Asia, and where can I find sports courses that qualify for the soft power visa?
Hello everyone. I'm 3 weeks in to my first ever visit to Thailand and really like it here. I want to get the DTV and spend more time here. I want to get the soft power visa. Maybe take Muy Thai or some other sport / course.
I've seen a few people online talking about various embassies being faster about processing DTV applications than others, Jakarta and Taipei for instance.
Does anyone have any experience with embassies that process quickly in SE Asia? What about Cambodia?
Also, can anyone point me toward sports and/or martial arts class providers that would qualify for the soft power DTV?
Thanks in advance!
I've seen a few people online talking about various embassies being faster about processing DTV applications than others, Jakarta and Taipei for instance.
Does anyone have any experience with embassies that process quickly in SE Asia? What about Cambodia?
Also, can anyone point me toward sports and/or martial arts class providers that would qualify for the soft power DTV?
Thanks in advance!
Answer summary
A newcomer to Thailand seeks advice on obtaining a DTV visa to stay longer, specifically inquiring about the quickest embassy processing times in Southeast Asia and recommendations for sports or martial arts classes qualifying for the soft power DTV. Comments suggest that Jakarta and Taipei are among the fastest options for processing, while Cambodia is noted for slower services. Users also recommend specific gyms in Thailand that offer qualifying courses, such as Tiger Eye in Bangkok and Muay Thai Fever in Chiang Mai.
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Andi ***********
Taipei- same day in person approval. Now it is 2 -3 days online with an interview likely needed and for Soft Power you must provide employment documentation. I would say Jakarta, Vietnam and Manilla are "easier " , with approvals around 3-5 days. Tiger Eye is a well-known DTV approved Gym in Bangkok, Muay Thai Fever reputable gym in Chiang Mai.
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
Thanks for the info!
Christopher *********
I got mine in Jakarta it was quick and easy
Anonymous *************
OP@Christopher ********
Thanks for the info!
Charly ****
Did it in Jakarta, i add my visa in 4 days
Anonymous *************
OP@Charly ***
Nice! Thanks for the info!
Linda **********
I got mine and my husbands in ho chi minh. It was pretty fast. 5 days for my husband and 7 days for mine (dependent). I used dtvagent.com. Can recommend!
Anonymous *************
OP@Linda *********
Thanks for the info!
Nathan **********
I just got my DTV with Monsoon in Koh Tao, awesome gym and a beautiful island so I recommend fully
Anonymous *************
OP@Nathan *********
Congrats!
Tang *****
Spend 3 months before making a decision.
Dragos ***********
Got mine in Jakarta in the same week after applying. No additional documents asked.
Anonymous *************
OP@Dragos **********
Congrats!Meaw ************
@Dragos **********
and Muay Thai at Wildcat right? Thank you 🤣🤣
Joseph **********
Taipei also fast
Jesse ******
@Joseph *********
Yes but Taipei requests unnecessary docs. Jakarta is very straightforward and follows the standard guidelines.Anonymous *************
OP@Joseph *********
Thank you, any idea how long it takes?Jesse ******
Jakarta is best hands down.
Anonymous *************
OP@Jesse *****
Awesome, thank you! Any idea how long? Any non-standard requirements I should be aware of? I want to get the soft power visa. Maybe take Muy Thai or some other sport / course.Jesse ******
Anonymous participant I was just approved yesterday soft power took 5 business days. I’m going to post all of the details tonight.
Anonymous *************
OP@Jesse *****
Congrats! Looking forward to reading about your experience too.Meaw ************
Cambodia is quite slow at the moment
Now still Vietnam / Jakarta are fastest
Now still Vietnam / Jakarta are fastest
Anonymous *************
OP@Meaw ***********
Thank you. Any idea how long it takes in Vietnam? Any non-standard requirements or things I should be aware of?Bator ************
Анонимный участник choose Hanoi, not Ho Chi Minh embassy.
Anonymous *************
OP@Bator ***********
Thanks for that.Meaw ************
Anonymous participant if you get the documents right its fast & nothing to be aware, especially soft power routes they prepared their docs. :)
Meaw ************
Anonymous participant unfortunately my Muay Thai gym is in Chiang Mai , but you are allowed to relocate after DTV approved, please feel free to message me for more information 😊
Anonymous *************
OP@Meaw ***********
Do you have any recommendations for finding sports and martial arts classes that qualify for soft power in Pattaya area? Thanks for your information!Meaw ************
Anonymous participant most of my customers , 5-7 days
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