What is the timeline for obtaining a Muay Thai visa at the Manila Embassy and what documents are needed?

🥊 DTV Soft Power – Muay Thai | Manila Embassy | APPROVED ✅

Hey everyone! Sharing my full timeline for anyone going through the same process — hope this helps!

🇵🇹 Portuguese Passport

📋 Previous visas: Educational & Business

📅 May 20 – Application submitted

📋 May 22 – Additional documents requested

⏳ May 26 – Pending approval

🔍 May 27 – Pending documents check

📋 May 29 – Documents requested (x2)

⏳ June 1 – Pending approval

📋 June 2 – Documents requested again

⏳ June 2 – Pending approval

✅ June 7 (Sunday!) – APPROVED at 11:30

⏱️ Total: 18 days (12 business days)

📎 Extra documents requested:

• 4 months of bank statements (1 extra month requested)

• Muay Thai training program schedule ( on top of all gym docs)

• Proof of payment for the Muay Thai course (transfer slip, not receipt)

• Written explanation for having a Thai bank account (since proof of payment was a Thai bank slip)

• Photo of previous visa (picture of my multi entry Non B Visa)

💡 My tip: they requested documents multiple times, which can feel stressful — but I genuinely think they care about what you submit and how you explain it. Each time they asked for something, I attached a cover letter alongside the documents, clearly explaining anything that could raise questions and making myself available for further clarification, even offering to visit the embassy in person.

Worth the wait. Good luck everyone! 🙏🥊