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What was the process and experience of obtaining a DTV visa for Muay Thai in Taipei?

Dec 17, 2025

13 hours ago

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.

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TLDR : 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.

19 hours ago

James ********

Lucky 🍀🍀🍀 with only 3 months of Muay Thai training.

19 hours ago

Hiroshi ******

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

Thanks! I guess it depends on the embassy and how clear the application is.

19 hours ago

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.

19 hours ago

Hiroshi ******

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

they do asked me why I didn't use tourist visa , maybe they are ok with my answers and my support documents

18 hours ago

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

@Hiroshi *****

They are ok with your answers and you have solid supporting docs/finance so enjoy being a DTVER!

13 hours ago

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

@Hiroshi *****

what did u answer?

17 hours ago

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James ********

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.

19 hours ago

James ********

19 hours ago

James ********

19 hours ago

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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.

19 hours ago

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James ********

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