Hi! I’m currently trying to obtain a DTV visa but was rejected without any explanation. Here’s some background on my situation:
I applied for the DTV Soft Power Visa in Ho Chi Minh City and submitted the following documents:
- Entry stamp to Vietnam.
- Bank statement showing a balance of over $60,000.
- A treatment plan from one of Bangkok’s top dental clinics for braces, which is a two-year process.
- I indicated that I am currently unemployed and have no income.
Additional context: I held a 1-year ED visa in 2023/2024, made one border run in 2022, and entered Thailand multiple times via airports. During my last visit to Thailand in December 2024, an immigration officer handed me a form to fill out and informed me that next time I won’t be able to enter visa-free because I had spent too much time in Thailand. He advised me to apply for a DTV visa for future entries.
After submitting my application, I was asked to provide the following additional documents:
- "Provide the entry stamp to VN": I’m unsure why this was requested again, as I had already provided the same stamp.
- "A deposit account shows the transactions last 6 months and the account balance or a combination of a deposit/saving account totaling not less than 500,000baht. Stock/Crypto/Bitcoin/Investment/Business/PayPal account and sponsor are not accepted": I provided a transactions list (during the last 6 months, I consistently maintained at least $50,000) concatenated with my bank statement from the previous stage in one PDF document.
- "Please prove your monthly income. In case you are unemployed, please explain how you will sustain your life in Thailand": I attached a PDF explaining that I have over $60,000 in savings and experience in poker and IT, but I currently don’t plan to work because I have enough money.
Despite meeting the official requirements, my application was rejected. I suspect it might be due to my unemployment status (even though it’s not a requirement for the Soft Power Visa) or my extensive travel history (despite the officer recommending the DTV visa).
Given that I’ve provided all the required documents, should I try applying at another consulate, or is there a high chance of being rejected again?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user faced a rejection of their DTV Soft Power Visa application in Ho Chi Minh City despite submitting required documents, including a significant bank balance, a treatment plan for dental work, and explanations of financial sustainability while unemployed. Comments from the community suggest that concerns over the user's unemployment status and mentioning poker as a source of income may have contributed to the rejection, alongside a history of extensive travel in Thailand. The user seeks advice on whether to apply at another consulate or risk another rejection.
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