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What was your experience with obtaining DTV for Thai cooking classes in Australia and how long did it take?
Nov 22, 2025
5 months ago
David ************************
ORIGINAL POSTERGot my DTV in Sydney Australia yesterday. Lodged on 6 November explained that my existing visa expires 19 November.
Stayed at pending document check until 20 November. Got a email 21 November Approved.
No problems with the application. No additional documents. Got the DTV on the Softpower platform Thai Cooking classes with House of taste 6 months.
Thanks for the advise read on this forum.
Stayed at pending document check until 20 November. Got a email 21 November Approved.
No problems with the application. No additional documents. Got the DTV on the Softpower platform Thai Cooking classes with House of taste 6 months.
Thanks for the advise read on this forum.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully obtained their Digital Thai Visa (DTV) in Sydney after lodging their application on November 6 and receiving approval on November 21, just before their existing visa expiring on November 19. They had no issues during the application process and secured a DTV that includes access to Thai cooking classes for six months as part of a Soft Power initiative.
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Anonymous ******************
Does the visa says soft power ? What happened after 6 months? Are you going to renew the class ?
David ************************
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thbDavid ************************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 191 no it does not.. and yes i will be renewing my classes because I enjoy cooking.
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Paula ********
What date was your flight? I keep reading that they take 2 to 3 weeks depending on when your flight is booked
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Can you apply if you’re not actually going to go to Thailand till March 26? And can I ask how much the cooking class was roughly please?
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for 6 months classes?David ************************
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