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What should I do after my Muay Thai visa application was rejected in Hanoi?
visa rejectionsoft power visaMuay ThaiimmigrationChinese passport issuesED visa historyHanoiexpat advice
Mar 25, 2026
a month ago
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, I submitted my application in Hanoi on the 18th and provided additional documents on the 19th. Today, my application was rejected. However, I do not know the reason for the rejection.
I applied under the soft power category (Muay Thai), and the gym I chose is properly qualified. My bank account also has sufficient funds.
What should I do next?
（Could it be related to the fact that I previously applied for two ED (education) language visas? Or is it because I hold a Chinese passport?）
I applied under the soft power category (Muay Thai), and the gym I chose is properly qualified. My bank account also has sufficient funds.
What should I do next?
（Could it be related to the fact that I previously applied for two ED (education) language visas? Or is it because I hold a Chinese passport?）
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user faced a rejection of their Muay Thai visa application submitted in Hanoi and is unsure of the reason. They mention their concerns regarding their previous ED visa applications and their Chinese passport status, suspecting it may have affected the decision. The comments include various perspectives on visa applications, suggesting possible next steps, including reapplying in Vientiane, Laos, and reflecting on the challenges faced by Chinese passport holders.
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Anonymous ******************
So many Chinese grey business and scammer. The thai government just trying to limited Chinese passport holder to live in Thailand long term hahahaha
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER匿名互动者 946 I get it😅😅😅 I won't change the character of the Chinese people Even if you want to do well, just because you're Chinese, you're often "taken care of"
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Anonymous ******************
I have quite a few ed visas, recent ones and was approved in Hanoi a couple of months ago. I'm pretty sure they don't matter unless you massively overstayed or something
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER匿名互动者 769 I promise I've never been overstay a day，My personal opinion is my Chinese passport。Chinese passports are discriminated against everywhere。The thing is I still don't know what the problem is. I sent an email to the embassy.
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Assara *****************
If you were rejected in Hanoi, you can still apply a second time in Vientiane, Laos. There may be an interview due to the previous rejection, but you still have a high chance of approval after the interview.
If you have any questions, feel free to message me in private.
If you have any questions, feel free to message me in private.
Wannikea *********
You might consider using Issa Compass and follow their recommendation for which embassy to use
Robert *******
You live in Pattaya, for many years, you might have saved a little bit money to show.
BUT how do you manage to pay all the bills, food, drinks, housing, power, water, insurance, pension funds, schools, gyms, without working?
BUT how do you manage to pay all the bills, food, drinks, housing, power, water, insurance, pension funds, schools, gyms, without working?
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
😅😅I sell products online in China appRobert *******
@Cui *****
So you worked illegal for years and no try to extend it with another 5 years.Just apply for the correct visa.
Within minutes I found a reason to deny you this soft power visa.
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
Everything is done online and has nothing to do with Thailand at all...😅All the money is with the Bank of ChinaRobert *******
@Cui *****
AND? what part of this did you not understand?You work on-line, so you are remoter worker
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
Actually, I already had $200,000 in savings before I came to Thailand, so even if I lost $70,000 on Bitcoin, I still have enough money to get byRobert *******
@Cui *****
You do not have to convince me, you already stated you work illegal in Thailand, your choice.Play stupid games, win stupid prices.
Enjoy.
Vanessa **********
You are a weirdo and insecure idk who tf you think you are talking to him or anyone like that let alone assuming his success cause what the hell?
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vanessa *********
Maybe he's some noble "white guy". can say "banana" and "nixxer" without any repercussions😅😅😅Don't worry about it😅We're looking for the key to the problemVanessa **********
Robert is a weirdo for the 'illegal' obsession, and Cui Heng is a hypocrite for thinking he can use the N-word (misspelled or not) to make a point. Imagine being so pressed by a white man that you start being racist to the only person who actually had your back. Y’all are both embarrassing and deserve each other. I’m out.
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vanessa *********
It must be a cultural thing, so the way we express ourselves is different.Thanks for your help.I'm using a translation app to communicate, so I often get things wrongCui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vanessa *********
sorry.You got my words wrong. I mean he can discriminate against Asians and blacks without any repercussions. 😅Maybe it's a translation issue.Because I don't speak EnglishReply to
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Andi ***********
Jakarta is said to be more friendly towards Chinese applicants. Vietnam
Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
Thanks A little confusedAndi ***********
@Cui *****
unfortunately last year many students from China on ED visas were deported and applied for DTV in Vietnam which casued probs for genuine Chinese applicants. I remember other Chinese applicants refused in Vietnam but approved in Jakarta. You may be able to find their posts in the threads regarding their application.Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
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Cui ******
ORIGINAL POSTERChinese visa agencies say Cambodia and Vietnam will make things difficult for Chinese people... 😅😅😅
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