Answered10 months ago
What was the process and experience of obtaining a DTV visa for Muay Thai in Taipei?
Sharing my DTV application experience in Taipei for reference.
Location: Taipei (home country)
Category: Soft Power – Muay Thai
Course length: 3 months
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⏱ Timeline
Dec 6 – Submitted DTV application
Dec 9 – Requested additional documents (Taiwan entry/exit record + financial clarification)
Dec 16 – Interview in Taipei
Dec 17 – DTV approved
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💰 Financial Background
Savings: ~5.5M TWD
Monthly passive income: ~26–28K TWD ( funds dividend)
No work right now
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📝 Interview
Interview in English. Questions focused on:
Why Muay Thai
Why DTV instead of tourist visa
Past work & travel history
Confirmation of no work in Thailand
No request to upgrade course length, and no extra documents after interview.
Location: Taipei (home country)
Category: Soft Power – Muay Thai
Course length: 3 months
---
⏱ Timeline
Dec 6 – Submitted DTV application
Dec 9 – Requested additional documents (Taiwan entry/exit record + financial clarification)
Dec 16 – Interview in Taipei
Dec 17 – DTV approved
---
💰 Financial Background
Savings: ~5.5M TWD
Monthly passive income: ~26–28K TWD ( funds dividend)
No work right now
---
📝 Interview
Interview in English. Questions focused on:
Why Muay Thai
Why DTV instead of tourist visa
Past work & travel history
Confirmation of no work in Thailand
No request to upgrade course length, and no extra documents after interview.
Answer summary
The user shared their experience applying for a DTV visa in Taipei for a Muay Thai course. They provided a timeline detailing their application submission, request for additional documents, and approval. Their financial background included significant savings and passive monthly income, and the interview focused on their motivations for studying Muay Thai, their travel history, and their intent to not work while in Thailand.
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Andi ***********
Congrats! Interesting that they never asked for more than 3mths course but good for you anyway.
James ********
Lucky 🍀🍀🍀 with only 3 months of Muay Thai training.
Hiroshi ******
OP@Andi **********
Thanks! I guess it depends on the embassy and how clear the application is.Andi ***********
@Hiroshi *****
When I applied in Taipei in person (Workcation) , there were a few SPers who were told the course was too short or they needed to provide more info on finances/employment. Taiwan seemed stricter on Softpower applicants than other embassies. You are right though; a comprehensive application plus decent income/savings helps a lot with decision making.Andi ***********
@Hiroshi *****
They are ok with your answers and you have solid supporting docs/finance so enjoy being a DTVER!Anonymous ******************
@Hiroshi *****
what did u answer?Hiroshi ******
OP@Andi **********
they do asked me why I didn't use tourist visa , maybe they are ok with my answers and my support documentsJames ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
James ********
Congratulations 👏👏 👏
Lucky Day for your obtaining the DTV visa with ONLY 3 months course of study. Several Thai Embassy's or Consulates are issuing SETV single entry tourist visa instead of the DTV visa. As 90 days of the SETV is sufficient for 3 months of the course.
Lucky Day for your obtaining the DTV visa with ONLY 3 months course of study. Several Thai Embassy's or Consulates are issuing SETV single entry tourist visa instead of the DTV visa. As 90 days of the SETV is sufficient for 3 months of the course.
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