What was your experience during the DTV visa interview in Thailand?

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Sharing my interview experience and my DTV approval following the interview.

They looked at my passport and enquired about the Non-O visa. I honestly told the officer that I was on a marriage visa and that my wife is Thai. Then I showed the book my wife authored about our journey and her medical treatment for several diseases.

Why don’t you apply for the DTV visa in your own country? I informed them that I had always applied for my Non O visa at your General Consulate, which is located near my Thai house.

Then they enquired as to what my job is. I mentioned that I am a pastor who teaches online. Then they wanted me to show them my teaching. I showed them my YouTube account, where I teach and they watch it. I informed them that they could see the PhD, Master's, and other theology-related documents I submitted. So they see it in their system.

What about your income? I do not have any income, but I have received contributions from everyone and they have been deposited into my bank account. So I showed them my home bank account.

Where do you stay in Thailand? I said that I stayed on my own property and showed them my land title.

Are you sure you want to learn to cook? Why? I told them I enjoy cooking and cook for my father-in-law. Show me what you are preparing. I could not find the cooking photo. I told them what kind of food I cook. I shared the ingredients for the Pa Loh and lamb shank dish. What do you want to do when you have learnt to cook? I shall cook for the underprivileged and my family.

The End! Just walked out, and my DTV visa approval.

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The post shares a detailed account of the author's DTV visa interview experience in Thailand. The author describes various inquiries from the officials, including questions about their marriage visa, job as a pastor, income source, and accommodation in Thailand. The author also discusses their interest in cooking and the intentions behind attending a cooking class. Despite some skepticism from commenters regarding the approval of the visa based on personal circumstances, the author receives congratulations on their successful DTV visa approval.

Aaron ******* · Answer

I honestly think 6 months entry and 5 year validity for a cooking class, is a bit unbelievable. Also, having a Thai wife is a bit of a red flag, that you might be living in Thailand.

Tim *********** · Answer

At which consulate did you have the interview?

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Which cooking class did you sign up for? I genuinely want to learn to cook Thai food. Is the one you signed up for a legit cooking school?

Mika ******** · Answer

wow thats pretty intense. im glad it got approved.

Dca ***** · Answer

Where is this Thai Embassy/Consulate?

James ******** · Answer

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.

Werner ************ · Answer

Looks like you set off every red flag imaginable

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

That’s quite a detailed interview. 😳

Ray ***** · Answer

How can you have a land title in your name?

Bobby ******* · Answer

Unbelievable they are approving DTVs for this nonsense

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