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What should I do after my Thai DTV visa application was rejected without a reason?
Dec 30, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone,
I came to Vietnam to apply for the DTV through the Muay Thai (Soft Power) option. I applied with an agency and we completed all documents fully and correctly.
A few days after submission, my application received pre-approval. However, on December 27, I suddenly received an email saying that my visa was rejected. Unfortunately, no reason was provided, and even the agency is unsure why it was refused.
Now I’m quite confused and honestly a bit demoralized.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Do you know how soon I can reapply after a rejection?
Is it possible to resubmit or amend a rejected application, or do I need to start a completely new one?
Any advice or shared experiences would be really appreciated. Thank you in advance 🙏
I came to Vietnam to apply for the DTV through the Muay Thai (Soft Power) option. I applied with an agency and we completed all documents fully and correctly.
A few days after submission, my application received pre-approval. However, on December 27, I suddenly received an email saying that my visa was rejected. Unfortunately, no reason was provided, and even the agency is unsure why it was refused.
Now I’m quite confused and honestly a bit demoralized.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Do you know how soon I can reapply after a rejection?
Is it possible to resubmit or amend a rejected application, or do I need to start a completely new one?
Any advice or shared experiences would be really appreciated. Thank you in advance 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience about having their Thai DTV visa application rejected even after pre-approval. They sought advice on reapplying and whether they can amend their rejected application. Respondents clarified that once a visa is rejected, the application cannot be amended and a new application must be submitted with an associated fee. They advised the user to check all submitted documents and to be cautious about relying entirely on their agency, as some agents may not fully understand the application process.
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Anonymous ******************
What's your nationality?
Anonymous ******************
Sounds like your agent is telling you stories, better doing yourself
Anonymous ******************
I applied for two DTV in Hanoi both approved for both people. Then I applied for another and had the same rejection.
All applications were done similarly
Only diffrence was the gym the applicant was attending and the country the applicant was from & the bank they used
I thought all 3 would be approved and I’m shocked
All applications were done similarly
Only diffrence was the gym the applicant was attending and the country the applicant was from & the bank they used
I thought all 3 would be approved and I’m shocked
Mick *****
There is no such step as pre-approval in the DTV process. The first step is document check. An admin clerk checks you have attached the required documents , that they are readable and contain the necessary information. This person has no authority to approve or pre-approve your visa they are just checking there is nothing obvious missing. Once this is done your application is assigned to a consular officer, they look at the facts and decide to reject or approve your visa. I'd find a different agent if they told you you had pre-approval as they obviously do not know the process.
Mike **********
Unless you change your application there is no chance of getting one. There was somthing in your application they didnt like.
Kurt *************
Hey ! where in vietnam ? hanoi or ho chi minh ? You can reapply the same day. But i really would consider doing it at another embassy for sure. If you dont trust the agency let me know maybe i can be of help
DTV_Be*******
What do you mean by a “pre-approval”? That isn’t a term anyone else has used. Once rejected, that application is done. You have to apply again.
Anonymous ******************
There is pending approval after document checks
One we submitted went to pending approval then it was rejected
The others were pending document check then approved
I think he means pending approval
One we submitted went to pending approval then it was rejected
The others were pending document check then approved
I think he means pending approval
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant 418 pending approval is not the same as pre-approval. Very different concepts
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Mark ******
Any history with Thai immigration?
AllSabaai ******
Unfortunately if rejected
No reason given
You or your agency can't know
Unless you double check again each and every detail you have provided.
Be sure the length of the Softpower is enough to be accepted
Be sure your fund is clearly mentioned shown as closing balance
Some time some banks and some statements are a very confusing version and doesn't make the embassy understanding
Some embassies will ask you to clarify the balance number some won't
It is different from an embassy to another.
Yet unfortunately you can't amend the rejected one and have to re apply with new application and new fee
But before that.. do as we advise you above 🙏
No reason given
You or your agency can't know
Unless you double check again each and every detail you have provided.
Be sure the length of the Softpower is enough to be accepted
Be sure your fund is clearly mentioned shown as closing balance
Some time some banks and some statements are a very confusing version and doesn't make the embassy understanding
Some embassies will ask you to clarify the balance number some won't
It is different from an embassy to another.
Yet unfortunately you can't amend the rejected one and have to re apply with new application and new fee
But before that.. do as we advise you above 🙏
Kurt *************
@AllSabaai *****
not all true. Its all in the application and paperwork. Sounds like a sloppy agency to be fair. I dont know who. But sometimes application gets rushedAllSabaai ******
@Kurt ************
what we understand from him as he said ( we complete the documents fully and successfully) We understand that he has an access to those documents
What we advise is to re check and double check again
what we said are some points not all points can leads to a reject
And we did not say we are true and we are not aiming to be the perfect.
What we answer is only based on our experience with 100s of applications
Thank you
Kurt *************
@AllSabaai *****
i always say have a 2nd or even 3rd set of eyes. Make sure the documents and application is proffesional, pleasing to the eye to read and mark evrrything important you want them to readReply to
Kurt *************
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La ****
Which agency did u used ?
John **********
How long was the Muay Thai course you signed up for?
Yes you can apply again but with a new application and fee. It would be best to try and find out why the prior application was rejected first though
Yes you can apply again but with a new application and fee. It would be best to try and find out why the prior application was rejected first though
Anonymous ******************
You can apply anytime after the rejection. Unfortunately, it is a new application with a new fee. You cannot amend a rejected one
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