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Why was my DTV application approved as a multiple tourist visa instead?

DTV Visa Multiple Tourist Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Approval Reasons Embassy Contact Vietnam Embassy

Sep 9, 2025

8 months ago

Tammy ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys,

Why apply DTV, approve a multiple tourist visa??? And no give any reason, is there a chance to contact embassy to change it????

From Vietnam Hanoi embassy.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user applied for a DTV visa but received a multiple tourist visa instead, without given reasons. Community members discussed potential reasons for this outcome, indicating that sometimes the embassy might consider that the applicant did not meet the requirements for a DTV, leading to an alternate visa being issued. They suggest that reaching out to the embassy might be possible for clarification.

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Greg ********

It happens, rarely, when the embassy considers the METV is a more appropriate visa for the Soft Power you applied with. What length of course or treatment did you apply with?

8 months ago

Vincent ********

Try to read your question again, adjust it, and Maybe then you get an answer

8 months ago

Jon **********

This has happened a few times. While not what you want it’s better than a rejection.

8 months ago

John *******

What type of DTV did you apply for? Soft power? If so, how long was the class for?

8 months ago

Tammy ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@John ******

1month muaythai course. But my friend registered exactly same course. She got approval from HCMC

8 months ago

Brandon ************

@Tammy ***

It's not your friend's application, it's your application. And you don't need any visa at all for a 1 month course. You are lucky they even gave you METV.

8 months ago

John **********

@Tammy ***

why on earth would you think they would give you a 5 year visa for a one month course. Your lucky they didn't just give you a standard tourist visa. I guess your friend must have applied when the DTV first came out, things have tightened up

8 months ago

John *******

@Tammy ***

through the same embassy as your friend? When did your friend apply? Most embassies have been requiring 6+ months of training and if less giving out tourist visas.

8 months ago

Andi ***********

@Tammy ***

6 months plus course are what is really needed, You can get 8months from your 6 mth METV.. Apply again later.

8 months ago

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Andi ***********

Anonymous ******************

They may give you another type of visa if they judge that the requirements for a 5-year DTV are not fulfilled, which is better than being rejected.

8 months ago

John **********

Chances are they deemed that a sufficient visa to satisfy the requirements you provided when you applied. Nothing you can do about it in my view