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Why was my DTV visa application rejected despite meeting the requirements?

Taylor *************
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DTV Rejected

I'm at a complete loss. Applied at HCMC under soft power. I meet every single requirement for the visa, I'm a US passport holder, showed 2x the required savings solely in my name, did a 1 year Muay Thai, explained my 5 year plan, showed non work related income (husbands veteran disability) for passive income to sustain living in Thailand, sponsor letter from him for the income, documentation from the VA showing me as his dependent in terms of disability payments. Not getting any explanation for denial is extremely frustrating and I would love to apply again as I truly want to train Muay Thai but I'm not going to waste my time or money if I don't know the reason for denial. Anyone have any suggestions?
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The user expressed frustration over the rejection of their DTV visa application at HCMC despite meeting all requirements, including substantial savings, a one-year Muay Thai training plan, and proof of passive income. They seek advice to understand the denial's reasons and whether they should reapply. Comments from the community suggest varying approaches, including border hopping for easier re-entry, ensuring all documentation is updated and accurate, and direct communication with immigration offices for clarity on requirements.
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Bahri ****************
Bahri ****************
does anyone know when quick login will open
Dany ********
Dany ********
you need all documents again, freshly dated. and more… ask your local immigration office as its different from office to office… especially in regards of residency proof. i had to show similar things to someone on a retirement non-o visa.
Relevance *********
Relevance *********
Omfg, just leave. You're not intelligent enough to live alone unsupervised.
Christer *****
Christer *****
All of them
Gias****
Gias****
Fly out & in the same day

Very easy

No issues

Extending visa very hard and stressful
Robert *******
Robert *******
As many time ignored, there are three different purpose to apply for this DTV.

Each purpose has their own regulations and rules, for each purpose are different documents needed.

For workcation see attachtment, for soft power or spouse and children see the attachements in the reply on my comment.
Marius *********
Marius *********
It's highly adviced to just go to any border instead. Seems like only very few chooses the hassle with local immigration when stamp out/stamp in is that much more hassle-free. You choose. But be ready to spend hours if not days in ques and requests for documents that probably doesnt exist :D 'welcome to local immigration'. A third option is to go directly to the ranking officer at your office and put some extra stamping fee in the PP and hope for the best. May actually be the quickest and most painless ;p reserved for who has the balls.
GrayWal********
GrayWal********
Te same papers you needed for your visa application
Waqar ********
Waqar ********
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receipts
Bob **********
Bob **********
Everything you needed to apply including bank statements just leave and come back most offices won’t do it
Diederik ********
Diederik ********
For the best answer, go to the immigration service and check their website or THIM app.
Maksym ***********
Maksym ***********
All updated from application, and more from your immigration and one month before last day of your stamp.
Rhys ******
Rhys ******
🤦🏻‍♂️
Elías ********
Elías ********
Flight tickets to fly in and out
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
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stickers
Indigo*******
Indigo*******
All papers what you use when apply...of course updated.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Border bounce

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