Answereda month ago
What should I expect during my embassy interview for a cooking course visa application?
Hi everyone, I’m in a bit of a stressful situation. I applied for a cooking course, paid the fee, and uploaded my criminal record check to the app—and now I’ve received an invitation for an interview at the embassy. Has anyone encountered this before? What do they actually ask? Is this a good sign?
Answer summary
The user is concerned about their upcoming interview at the embassy after applying for a cooking course and submitting a criminal record check. Comments indicate that being called for an interview is typically a positive sign, suggesting that the application is being considered favorably. Participants mention that during the interview, you might be asked about your cooking skills, financial situation, and personal background, and that this process can vary based on the applicant's country and circumstances.
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Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
BlossomG********
I’m having my interview tomorrow. Would appreciate any tips on what to prepare for. Thank you 🙏
Breathtaki***********
Back before this online malarkey every application was done in person. Now they just pick and choose.
I remember having to go to the consulate for a two week vacation back in the early nineties.
I remember having to go to the consulate for a two week vacation back in the early nineties.
Nagesh *******
My friend told me that Laos embassy used to do in person interviews. Would suggest to take your docs and treat it like a regular visa interview. All the best.
Johnny *********
What country?
ZanyChes********
OPYes I gave them
Anonymous ******************
Maybe you from Israel and they want to who you are many people from Israel get rejected
ZanyChes********
OPמשתתף אנונימי 998 Y?
Successful***********
Are you very excited about Thai cooking?
Tyecia *************
It’s not funny but that is weird ASF 😩
ModestKan*********
You haven't jumped through enough hoops yet. Get busy for the circus then get back in your cage.
Honest *******
It's a most positive sign and nothing to worry about. Previous reports mention questions of a general nature relating to the application.
Myer ******
It’s for the complimentary prostate exam 👌
Welsh******
It’s because your from Israel.
Welsh******
Welsh_Mo666 yes. Been bad press lately about it
ZanyChes********
OPWelsh_Mo666 do you think so?
Anonymous ******************
If they wanted to reject you they wouldn't have called you for an interview and would have rejected your application online, it's actually good for you.
Isiaka *********
Getting invite for an interview is a good sign that you are getting the visa
Urs ********
@Isiaka ********
Only if he can show them a Criminal record clearance certificate.Isiaka *********
@Urs *******
that's not a problem, then he should get oneTang *****
No, not good.
Rud **********
If you get an interview, then there is hope🥳
William *******
Don’t bring your parole officer with you.
Mick *****
Perfectly normal in some countries & best part you generally have your result very shortly after.
Elías ********
What's the stressful part?
DTV_Be*******
They want to see your desire to cook, check your bank accounts, etc.
Locked ********
Do you have a record? Where are you from? These are the questions that need answers
ZanyChes********
OP@Locked *******
I hold dual citizenship and am applying based on my Romanian citizenship while in Israel. I have a passport from both countries.Locked ********
ZanyChestnut8640 If you have criminal offenses on your record that is the reason
Philip ******
probably want to ask if you are idf and how many women and children you proudly murdered as idf.
Urs ********
@Philip *****
I also thought he would be asked if he had served in the IDF.Urs ********
ZanyChestnut8640 Do you have a criminal record? A criminal record clearance certificate has been officially required worldwide for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) since August 31, 2026.
ZanyChes********
OP@Urs *******
yes I already give it to them
Wannikea *********
ZanyChestnut8640 what date did you apply?
Adam *****
ZanyChestnut8640 is Israel the responsible embassy for Romania? You should have applied using your Israeli passport instead as you must apply from your country of citizenship
Michael ********
Normal. I had one.
Claudio ******
Don't need criminal record
Urs ********
@Claudio *****
A criminal record clearance certificate has been officially required worldwide for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) since August 31, 2026. You're a 🤡!
GoldWal********
@Claudio *****
The embassies are asking for that now
Luc ************
@Claudio *****
yes you do for a DTV.Claudio ******
Luc De Clerck very crazy..
Clare **********
@Claudio *****
you need a police check
Mitchell ******
You’ve got to boil an egg when you get there to demonstrate some cooking ability
Mo ******
@Mitchell *****
you can do Thai salted egg. I don’t like but some people enjoy
Za *******
Yes, it is normal to call you for an interview
Ali *************
We don’t know your nationality, which embassy you applied through, or the details of your situation.
But in general, being invited for an interview simply means they want to meet you in person and ask for more information about your application. By itself, it’s neither a good nor a bad sign.
But in general, being invited for an interview simply means they want to meet you in person and ask for more information about your application. By itself, it’s neither a good nor a bad sign.
ZanyChes********
OP@Ali ************
I hold dual citizenship and am applying based on my Romanian citizenship while in Israel. I have a passport from both countries.Activity
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