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What was your experience applying for a visa through Issacompass and why did you choose to use an agent?

Oct 15, 2025
a month ago
Tyanne ******
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Applied 10/6 through Issacompass.

Paid roughly $1400 for visa fees and muai the courses.

Uploaded my documents, everything handled through them.

Approved 10/14. 8 working days through Chicago consulate.

All in all I highly recommend their services and the application went smoothly.

Before people get in the comments yapping about how you don’t need an agent etc, I was rejected the first time and applied using an agent for peace of mind.

Can’t wait to see Bangkok!!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their positive experience applying for a DTV visa through Issacompass, detailing their application process from submission to approval in 8 working days. They mentioned the costs, which totaled around $1400 for visa fees and Muay Thai courses, expressing satisfaction with the agent's services after a previous application denial. The post sparked various comments, with some discussing their own application experiences, the cost breakdown, and alternate courses pursued.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Ashley *******
I was thinking about using that company as well for the peace of mind. Do you mind breaking down your total if $1400 please?

I see that you are doing a 6 month muai Thai course which is the route I want to take as well, what school did they sign you up with?
Tyanne ******
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@Ashley ******
Elite Fight Club in Bangkok. They’re a little slow to reply on what’s app but otherwise great.

$400 goes towards the visa application fee.

$1000 goes to the courses.
Winston ************
Congratulations but I only paid $400 for my DTV. Workation category.
Anonymous ******************
@Winston ***********
what did you do to qualify for workation?
Nick ******
Glad you got approved! I used their service but went for the Thai Cooking School instead, and got approved in just a few days as well. Enjoy your time in the Land of Smiles :)
Hari *******
@Nick *****
hi I’m ready to pay for the cooking school. Did you have to pay for six months and what was the fee compared to Mt Thai?
Nick ******
Yes, I paid the school about 15k THB for 6 months in order to get enrolled and receive all the documents needed for my DTV application.
James ********
How many months of Muay Thai training did you submit?

Did you submit your first DTV application with the Chicago Consulate?

For workcation or soft power activity?

Why was your first application denied?

Canceled or Denied??
Tyanne ******
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@James *******
6 months of training.

I submitted both applications at the same consulate.

First application was cancelled, not rejected.
James ********
@Tyanne *****
thank you for your helpful reply ✅. Glad you got the DTV visa.
Biff *******
Yapping? 😂
Tyanne ******
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@Biff ******
I’m not tryna hear it ok let me enjoy my approval in peace haha 😂
James ********
@Biff ******
it's helpful to get the background information on the application and applicant...as it helps others.
Andi ***********
Many apply 2nd time around by themselves and get approved. A few three times. It is good it worked out for you via an agent.
Tyanne ******
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@Andi **********
yes and all power to them . I just wanted peace of mind