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What is the process and requirements for applying for the DTV (Soft Power) visa in Thailand?
I've applied last Monday for DTV (Soft Power) at Vientiane, Laos.
Paid the fee on Tuesday. On the same day the asked me to send screenshots of my online banking confirming the amount.
Thursday the application went to "Pending Approval" and today I got the approval email.
Overall 5 working days (since there was a public holiday last week).
Paid the fee on Tuesday. On the same day the asked me to send screenshots of my online banking confirming the amount.
Thursday the application went to "Pending Approval" and today I got the approval email.
Overall 5 working days (since there was a public holiday last week).
Answer summary
The user shared their experience of applying for the DTV (Soft Power) visa at the Thai embassy in Vientiane, Laos. They completed the application in 5 working days, including a fee payment and confirming the transaction via bank screenshots. Several comments discuss the legitimacy of using bank statements and contracts, with tips about the informal nature of agreements and the acceptance of documentation by Thai authorities.
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Kerry *******
I only know the 600k bht has to be in a personal savings account, apparently not crypto or a business one.
Anonymous *************
Yeah it's in a personal bank account
Bryson ******
this is why I did soft power.
BJ ******
If you have someone vouch for you and show bank statements only if they ask i am sure it'll be fine.
Anonymous *************
Vouch for me in what way? To say that I am employed?
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Dany ********
No contracts, no invoices, paid in crypto… yep, sounds like a totally legit thing 🤣🙈
Bryson ******
@Dany *******
it can be, crypto allows for informality in business.Dany ********
@Bryson *****
and with no invoice. no contract… sure… in what third world country would that even work? 🤣Bryson ******
@Dany *******
this happens very often.
Olaf **********
dude come on, just write up your own supposed agreements Not like immigration will call some random ltd in another country to verify and certainly not expect them to disclouse details about their business dealings lol.
Andi ***********
One of my clients wrote a letter to say i get paid every mth via bank transfer and detailed the last 6 mth payments. I highlighted the payments on bank statements. You can make a contract for your client to sign?
Anonymous *************
Did the embassy actually reach out to your clients to confirm, or did they just accept the letter?
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant They accepted the letter. Embassies very unlikely to contact clients.
DTV ******
Anonymous participant come onnnn you don’t think that Thai immigration officials have soooo much extra time that they are going to call each client from each person around the world?
Just write a contract and have your “client” sign it. They’ll never check who signed or verify in that way. This is on the honor system so do with that what you want.
And of course have the deposits or pay stubs showing the amount of the contract was paid.
Just write a contract and have your “client” sign it. They’ll never check who signed or verify in that way. This is on the honor system so do with that what you want.
And of course have the deposits or pay stubs showing the amount of the contract was paid.
Oliver ********
Just send backdated invoices to your clients
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