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What should I do if my Thai visa application was marked as pending but then rejected without additional document requests?
Aug 21, 2025
8 months ago
Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI applied in Jakarta this Monday and the status changed to pending approval this afternoon. However, I received an email saying the application was rejected. Anyone has similar experience? I am really confused. No document was requested
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A user shared their experience of applying for a Thai visa in Jakarta, where the status changed to pending approval but was later rejected without any document requests. They are confused about the situation and are looking for others with similar experiences. One commenter noted that there have been several rejections recently and inquired about the type of visa applied for, specifically mentioning Softpower and Workcation.
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Andi ***********
Several rejections this week which will be in the threads. Did you apply for Softpower or Workcation?
Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
soft powerAnonymous ******************
@Jaleen ******
strange, jakarta has been noted as one of the easier embassies. what was the course/which company?Andi ***********
@Jaleen ******
did you apply with 6-12 month course?Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
yes. 6-mo course. I am a Chinese passport holder so that's could be the reason for arbitrary refusalAnonymous ******************
@Jaleen ******
i just saw another chinese passport holder get rejected from jakarta. whats up with that :/Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 216 lots of Chinese ppl abuse the various visas that do not permit to work. Sadly all Chinese applicants now pay the price
Andi ***********
@Jaleen ******
Mmm possibly due to recent events in Thailand ..Are you able to apply back home?Anonymous ******************
@Andi **********
which recent events ?Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 805 related to large scale misuse of visas.
Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
i suspect this is the reason. My documents were fine since the status showed pending approval without any document requests. However, it was rejected hours later possibly due to a senior officer who refused to issue the approval. Very frustratingAndi ***********
@Jaleen ******
yeah, it is unfortunate you and others paying the price for others misdeeds. You should apply elsewhere.Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
I am trying to explain my situation in a new application since I plan to marry my partner in Thailand who holds a dtv visa. I don't need to work and my bank statement literally shows he transferred money to me months agoAndi ***********
@Jaleen ******
When you marry then getting a dependent DTV will be easy. Not sure if you mention now wanting to get married it will help as it may look like you want the DTV to just be with your fiancé. If you are marrying soon, consider the METV 6 mths multi entry visa but with correct timed extensions gives you around 8 mths. After marriage apply as DTV dependent.Jaleen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
thank you for the tip. I think multiple entry tourist visa should allow us for the wedding logisticsAndi ***********
@Jaleen ******
Ok, Have a great wedding!Reply to
Andi ***********
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