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What is the process and experience of obtaining a DTV visa from the Chicago embassy for soft power activities in Chiang Mai?

DTV Visa Visa Process Thailand Immigration Soft Power Chiang Mai Chicago Embassy

Brook *******

asked Oct 23, 2026

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After about 20 days our Dtv was approved !!

We are coming from Chicago embassy in US and plan on doing soft power in Chiang Mai. 

So excited and grateful. Seriously what a relief! Trust the process. If you have all the proper paperwork and patience it will be okay:)

Answer summary

A user shared their experience of successfully obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the Chicago embassy in the United States after a wait of about 20 days. They expressed relief and excitement about their upcoming move to Chiang Mai to engage in soft power activities. The post includes helpful comments from other users, offering encouragement and sharing related advice on visa applications, activities in Chiang Mai, and resources to assist new arrivals.

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PeppyW*******

Thanks for the info! Plan on applying from the same embassy in a few months.

a day ago

Jill **********

Hey I’m curious what gym you went through

3 days ago

Jill **********

Or cooking school?

3 days ago

Brook *******

@Jill *********

Muay Thai fever

3 days ago

Josephine ********

Sawadee, big congrats to you after twenty days, Chicago is not fast so this is nice result. Your words help many here who wait now and worry.

Soft power in Chiang Mai is great choice, many good Muay Thai and cooking schools that support DTV and help with extensions. Enjoy the north, food and calm life there are lovely.

For how to start soft power after landing and keep DTV valid, Unlock Thailand by Isla Rey on Amazon has a Chiang Mai checklist. It includes all the info and insights you need for soft power life and it is a very good companion for your new chapter here.

3 days ago

Brook *******

@Josephine *******

thank you so much! very excited to be learning and growing :)

3 days ago

Josephine ********

@Brook ******

you're welcome 🤗🤗

Do check out the book as well ✨

3 days ago

FabulousP**********

What softpower did you get it for?

4 days ago

David *********

Congrats and quick question. I realize that depending on what state you’re in they have you apply at the specific embassy. Was there any documents that you had to apply (ID Card,License, address on bank statement) to verify your state?

4 days ago

JoyfulRei*********

@David ********

you have to provide a bank statement, utility bill, or state ID to prove your address for any of the US applications

3 days ago