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.
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
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