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What steps did you take to successfully obtain your DTV Visa in Taipei?

Myke ************
asked Dec 10, 2024
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DTV VISA APPROVED IN TAIPEI!

A quick story…

So I wasn’t planning on getting my DTV Visa until January 2025.

But my friend told me that things were going online by then so I decided to do it sooner.

I found this FB group at the end of November and started reading through the post.

It took me almost a week of research and a few trips to the printing shop to put together all the required documents.

But I did it.

And then, I booked my flight to Taipei on December 8th and on December 9th, I went to the Thai Embassy at 9am.

I’ve seen a few people mention that they were getting strict with the requirements and they were definitely right.

Thank goodness I went over and beyond what was required because they were not afraid to ask questions and require proof.

I left the Thai Embassy at 11:00am all sweaty and flustered.

They told me to come back at 4:00pm to find out if I got it or not.

That wait in between felt like the longest 5 hours ever.

But I knew that I did everything that I could and it was out of my hands.

So when I came back at 4pm, they asked for the visa fee and told me to come back the next day.

I was almost in disbelief because of how hard they interviewed me earlier that day.

Anyway, here I am today, December 10th, holding my DTV Visa!

Thanks again to this group, I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help!

If you want to go to Taipei to apply for your DTV Visa, just go through all the previous post about it because I just followed what everyone said and it totally worked.
Answer summary
The author shares their experience obtaining a DTV Visa at the Thai Embassy in Taipei, which they were not initially planning to apply for until 2025. After researching the process, they gathered the necessary documents and flew to Taipei. Despite a tough interview, they received their visa the day after applying. The author credits a helpful Facebook group for guidance and encourages others to review past posts to assist in their own applications.
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Annie ************
Annie ************
So happy for you!
Ploy' ****************
Ploy' ****************
Congrats so fast👏🏼✨ Dont have to booking something before go to embassy?
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Ploy' ***************
No, walk-in only for this month, could be online in January.
Harry *******
Harry *******
Things are going online?
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Harry ******
Jan 2025 is scheduled for the online launch but not yet confirmed.
Cameron ***********
Cameron ***********
Did you need the taipei sim?
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Cameron **********
not for me but I saw some people in this group were asked so I bought one just in case. Again, don't quote me on it because I don't know who's going to interview you.
Cameron ***********
Cameron ***********
@Myke ***********
cool thanks where did you get one?
Christian ****
Christian ****
Congratulations I’m going tomorrow didn’t plan on getting a sim card as I have an international plan.is it really necessary? Could you share the adress I was given 2 different ones
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Christian ***
they didn't ask me for a Taiwan sim number but I saw some people in this group were asked so I bought one just in case. Again, don't quote me on it because I don't know who's going to interview you.
Christian ****
Christian ****
@Myke ***********
gotcha thank you. How did they get a hold of you?
Christian ****
Christian ****
I I land in Taipei tomorrow at 6:50am and plan on going straight to the Thai embassy. I was told I’d arrive right around 9am right when they open. Was there a crazy long queue?
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Christian ***
there was a line up when I got there at 8:50am
Christian ****
Christian ****
@Myke ***********
like long long ? Just thinking about my luggage if it’s gonna be a problem to bring it. Also you’re lucky to get it today it’s a holiday in Thailand. Thank you for your response.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Congrats! You got a grilling for an hour or so? What kind of questions did they ask ?
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Andi **********
what held me back was the money conversion because I get paid in USD, I have a Canadian bank and Stripe takes out fees when they transfer the money to my account so things didn't fully match. That took a bit of time to explain that to them!
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Myke ***********
ok, I see, they like to match up everything. Great it worked out......a big sigh of relief no doubt...
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Andi **********
mostly the money trail from the invoice, Stripe, etc. They wanted to see client names, what they paid, and how that ended up in my bank account. They wanted dates, names, etc. Also, they wanted to see my name and company name on all my invoices and bank accounts. And the incorporation documents, they were all over that! Oh and good call on having the 500k THB in my personal account, that was a huge help thanks to you!
Brian ********
Brian ********
Just got mine approved today brother! Congrats 🍾
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Brian *******
you still in Taipei? If so, when do you leave?
Brian ********
Brian ********
@Myke ***********
I’m flying out tomorrow at 9:30p!! Excited to get back into shorts and tank top weather by the beach :)
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Br***
, I hear you! It's a bit chilly here compared to Bangkok that's for sure!
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Brian *******
Did you apply in Taipei too?
Brian ********
Brian ********
@Andi **********
I went under the Muay Thai option. I didn’t have an interview but they did request an “employment contract” even though it’s not listed on the embassy website. It delayed my approval by one day but everything thing else went smooth.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Achanster *****
it is a work contract. Not to do with. The course.
Achanster ******
Achanster ******
@Andi **********
but what kind of employment contract? Nothing to do with thr Muay Thai course?
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Brian *******
Yeah best to smile and comply...
Brian ********
Brian ********
@Andi **********
no.. it was sort of perplexing to me but I just did what they asked with a smile :)
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Brian *******
Did they say why they wanted an employment contract?
Brian ********
Brian ********
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Brian *******
How was it for you? did you get a grilling too ?
Simon *****
Simon *****
Congrat!

May I pls know what docs with you when apply?
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Simon ****
- Valid passport (Mine's good until June 2026)

- Stripe account from January 2024 to highlight client payments

- Business account howing cashflow from January 2024 and highlighting the amount that came from Stripe

- Personal account with over 500k THB with my name showing

- Investment account with over 500k THB with my name showing

- Completed visa application form from their website

- 1 x Recent color photo with white background 3.5 x 4.5cm

- Cover letter summarizing what I do for work

- Documents of my company formation in Canada, my name is showing as well

- Contract with clients in 2024

- Invoices I have sent to clients the last 12 months

- Print out of my website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and podcast and me conducting Zoom calls with students

- 11k TWD in cash for the fee
Anton **********
Anton **********
it's awesome that it was that quick :)
Anton **********
Anton **********
holy crap, while it took me 6 weeks of waiting in Seoul I only had to provide bare minimum
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Anton *********
mine was approved in 5 hours so I thought all the prep that I did was worth it
Simon *****
Simon *****
Myke ************
Myke ************
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@Simon ****
you got it! A lot of people in this group helped me out!

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