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What is the process for obtaining a Soft Power Visa in Thailand and what does 'employment prohibited' mean?

Feb 20, 2025
18 days ago
Beeshmar **********
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Soft Power HCMC update

I know a lot of people doing applying through HCMC for soft power visa have had some trouble, so I'll post my update.

After I submitted my initial application with all of my documents, I got a request for further documentation 2 days later. They were asking for proof of income.

I then submitted a letter explaining that my application was for soft power activities (muay thai training), and that I was unemployed. I confirmed that I will not be working in Thailand. I also included 6 months from statements from my brokerage account and my Neo bank account, to explain that this is where the recent lump sum of money into my bank account came from, and also this is where I would gather funds from to pay for any other large unexpected expenses.

I then got approval for my visa 2 days later, and now I have the 5 year DTV. The only thing is that they made a remark on the acceptance saying employment prohibited ; I'm not sure if it's normal or important, but I don't think it will matter anyways since I don't plan to be employed in Thailand
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience applying for a Soft Power visa in Thailand via HCMC, detailing the submission of required documents, the request for further proof of income, and their explanation regarding employment intentions. After providing bank statements and clarifying their situation, they received approval for a 5-year DTV visa. Other users confirm that the 'employment prohibited' remark is standard for such visas.
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Vinayak *******
Did you put any enrolment letter of muay thai training also?
Jay *****
Employment prohibited remark is normal, how long did the whole process take you?
Greg ********
Employment Prohibited is standard on visas where employment is prohibited in Thailand working for Thai companies or legal entities. It is on Retirement and other visas which do not allow Work Permits to be issued too. Nothing to worry about and is standard.
John *******
The “employment prohibited” is normal. I have a digital nomad DTV which says the same
Beeshmar **********
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Ok perfect then, thanks