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Why does the Thai embassy ask for income documents when applying for the DTV visa through soft power?
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Feb 9, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI applied for the DTV on Feb 3rd and today on Feb 9th they are requesting additional documents for: "(Please upload your source of income with proof. )"
I applied through soft power muay thai classes, why are they asking for income documents? I thought you didn't need to provide these?
I'm applying in the Philippines, anyone have any tips on what documents I should upload?
I applied through soft power muay thai classes, why are they asking for income documents? I thought you didn't need to provide these?
I'm applying in the Philippines, anyone have any tips on what documents I should upload?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user applied for a DTV visa under soft power but has been asked to provide additional documentation related to their source of income. While some commenters note that showing sufficient funds (like bank statements) should suffice, others mention that authorities often seek detailed proof of income for applicants residing in Thailand long-term, especially under the soft power category where employment is prohibited.
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Maya ************
u can say i will suppoert my self with the found i have , let us know about this situation , and good luck!!
Kurt *************
They want to see how you are going to take care of yourself. The 500k is not for spending for normal day to day expenses.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThe 500k is for normal day to day expenses and I showed them millions of THB in my bank account.
Kurt *************
Anonymous participant no its not, the 500k is ment to be for emergencies
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kurt ************
No its meant to prove you already have the cash to support yourself especially on the soft power category as you do not have a permit to work or make income while in Thailand.Kurt *************
Anonymous participant then why many embassies ask for it to be seasoned then ?? if its just to show you can take care of yourself, why is the 500K a number ? If you have a monthly high salary, why need to have 500k ?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kurt ************
They ask for it to be seasoned to make sure you didn't just borrow the money from a friend or bank for a month. They want to make sure the cash is actually yours to spend. Its also why they want it in a bank account and liquid because its meant to be spent on living expenses.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 500k is NOT for day to day expenses, it would by far nor enough for 5 years, then you need at least 5 to 10 times more...
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
Yes it is, its not for 5 years its for 6 months as thats the stamp you are getting. You are not getting a 5 year stamp or then the number would be much higher. Technically they can ask you to prove you have 500k every time you reenter for the 180 days.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer I completely agree with you they can technically ask you for having 500k when you enter the country, that is also the reason they will when you extend in the country.
But it certainly is not meant for daily expenses.
When it was meant that way, why would workcation then still need 500k?
But it certainly is not meant for daily expenses.
When it was meant that way, why would workcation then still need 500k?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
Because you could always get fired or have your income go down. The 500k in liquid cash means the Thai gov knows for a fact you can survive for the 180 days they are stamping you in. The soft power DTV does not allow you to even have a job at all, if the 500k isnt for living expenses then how does the soft power DTV ppl pay their bills? They are literally not allowed to work even remote jobs or online.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer Maybe you should ask embassy or MFA about the 500k because you seem to know better than everybody here.
There is absolute no reason why you are not allowed to have a job when you are on soft power.
DTV is not meant to live in Thailan full time, so why should you not br allowed to work at the periods you are not in Thailand.
And why should you need to work to get income?
There is absolute no reason why you are not allowed to have a job when you are on soft power.
DTV is not meant to live in Thailan full time, so why should you not br allowed to work at the periods you are not in Thailand.
And why should you need to work to get income?
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Srey *******
What documents should you upload? The ones that prove you have income!
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat would be the point of that? On the soft power DTV you are not allowed to be employed while in Thailand.
Srey *******
Anonymous participant you can't work locally but the DTV explicitly permits non-Thai income and let's be realistic: Thailand doesn't believe that most applicants are going to be capable of supporting themselves for up to 5 years with 0 income while taking cooking classes or doing Muy Thai.
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Dave ***********
I suggest you send to them 12 months bank statements, showing you have more than enough funds to support yourself, over a 5 year period in Thailand. It would be advantageous also to show the interest amount earned from your bank balance, as that would be considered ‘Income’ you will need the write a covering letter addressed to the Royal Thai embassy in whichever city in the Philippines you filed your application.
Alan ******
I always show 2 million baht plus , that way they ask for no more about income .
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alan *****
I did show more than 2 million bahtAnonymous ******************
I got approved 2 weeks ago, muay thai, unemployed, 2 million baht plus in account, no questions about income.
Alan ******
Ok , well they deffo tighting the rules now then , goodluck
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Robert *******
soft power, the money in the bank is for emergency and must stay in the bank IF you like to apply for an Extension of Stay.
The big question is how are you going to afford 6 years living and training in Thailand without income?
Show that you are un employed and explain you are going to spend all the savings.
The big question is how are you going to afford 6 years living and training in Thailand without income?
Show that you are un employed and explain you are going to spend all the savings.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
The savings I showed them was many millions of THB, more than enough to cover all living expenses and an emergency fund.Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer When you have many millions THB to spend, why not just save the hassle to get a DTV and just buy an Elite visa?
Robert *******
Anonymous participant Show them again with a letter that you do not plan to buy the gym the first day and spend it all on booze in the nearest bar.
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DTV_Be*******
They want to know how you plan to support yourself
John **********
They frequently ask for you to show how you will support yourself for the duration of your visa in addition to the 500k baht you show when applying which can be viewed as an emergency fund rather than living expenses. It can be any income or savings if you have sufficient
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I already showed them savings of millions of THB, seems weird they would ask for further documents of how I will support myself.John **********
Anonymous participant so send the same information again. Happens regularly
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Wannikea *********
They want to know how you're going to support yourself over the next 5 years and how you've been getting income. You should show them any employment contract that you have and any salary payments on a bank statement from that job.
Elías ********
@Wannikea ********
Or pension funds/savings, if that's the case. Being employed is not required for soft power (having money to support oneself is, tho).Reply to
Elías ********
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Trustworth***********
As much as I know, I also acknowledged that don’t need to show sources of income under soft power. 🤔🤔
Luit *****************
TrustworthyRabbit9608 Acknowledged by who?
It is quite logical embassy wants to know how you will support yourself, and they can ask for anything they want to show you are eligible for DTV visa.
It is quite logical embassy wants to know how you will support yourself, and they can ask for anything they want to show you are eligible for DTV visa.
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