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What should I do if my Thai visa application was marked as pending but then rejected without additional document requests?

Thai Visa Application Visa Rejection Pending Approval Workcation Visa Softpower Visa Immigration Issues

Aug 21, 2025

3 days ago

Jaleen *******

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I 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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?

3 days ago

Jaleen *******

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@Andi **********

soft power

3 days ago

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

@Jaleen ******

strange, jakarta has been noted as one of the easier embassies. what was the course/which company?

2 days ago

Andi ***********

@Jaleen ******

did you apply with 6-12 month course?

3 days ago

Jaleen *******

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@Andi **********

yes. 6-mo course. I am a Chinese passport holder so that's could be the reason for arbitrary refusal

3 days ago

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

@Jaleen ******

i just saw another chinese passport holder get rejected from jakarta. whats up with that :/

2 days ago

Jaleen *******

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Anonymous participant 216 lots of Chinese ppl abuse the various visas that do not permit to work. Sadly all Chinese applicants now pay the price

2 days ago

Andi ***********

@Jaleen ******

Mmm possibly due to recent events in Thailand ..Are you able to apply back home?

3 days ago

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

@Andi **********

which recent events ?

2 days ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant 805 related to large scale misuse of visas.

2 days ago

Jaleen *******

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@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 frustrating

2 days ago

Andi ***********

@Jaleen ******

yeah, it is unfortunate you and others paying the price for others misdeeds. You should apply elsewhere.

2 days ago

Jaleen *******

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@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 ago

2 days ago

Andi ***********

@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.

2 days ago

Jaleen *******

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@Andi **********

thank you for the tip. I think multiple entry tourist visa should allow us for the wedding logistics

2 days ago

Andi ***********

@Jaleen ******

Ok, Have a great wedding!

2 days ago

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