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What should I do after my DTV visa application was rejected in Hanoi?

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Aug 20, 2025

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello

Unfortunately my application has been rejected in Hanoi

DTV Soft power thai cooking 6month course with House of Taste Bangkok

French passport

Applied 13/08

Pending approval 14/08

Rejected 20/08

No other documents requested simply rejected.

Provided :

4month current account bank statement with more than 500k baht and saving account with more than 4 millions baht

Proof of location in Hanoi (booking, stamp, google maps shot, payment receipt)

School document (DBD, Proof of payment, class example and stuff)

Since they don't provide any explanation on why they reject your application I wonder what's my next best move.

Either I try to apply from HCMC/Jarkata embassy or I maybe change course to Muay Thai, go with an agent ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A French citizen's application for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) for a 6-month Thai cooking course was rejected in Hanoi despite providing substantial financial documentation and proof of accommodation. The rejection was given without explanation, prompting the applicant to seek advice on whether to reapply in HCMC or Jakarta, change courses, or hire an agent. Comments from the community suggest checking application details for accuracy, ensuring documentation meets embassy standards, and considering different schools or visa types. The general consensus indicates that applicants should provide clear, consistent documentation and may have better luck reapplying with the same school in another location.

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Ossie *********

Did you show where you are living in Thailand such as a lease agreement

2 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Have to be sure the company you are doing your soft skill through is registered. Its weird they didn't provide a reason because when my visa got rejected they told me exactly why

3 days ago

Mark **********

Surely at some point they are going to work out that giving someone a 5 year multiple re-entry Visa to live in Thailand when they are only on a 6 month soft power cooking or Muay Thai course doesn't make sense.