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Why was my DTV visa application rejected without a clear reason?
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Nov 3, 2025
6 months ago
Charles *******
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV Visa Rejected - No Reason!
Applied HCMC (cooking) on the 16th, just rejected today.
Everything was 100% correct according to the agency.
Da Nang, Vietnam, you're now officially my new home - May we grow old & wise together š Good luck to everyone else!
Applied HCMC (cooking) on the 16th, just rejected today.
Everything was 100% correct according to the agency.
Da Nang, Vietnam, you're now officially my new home - May we grow old & wise together š Good luck to everyone else!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user applied for a DTV visa for a cooking course in Vietnam, but it was unexpectedly rejected. Despite assurances from the agency that all details were correct, there is skepticism about the agency's claim. Many comments suggest that a visa for a short cooking course is unrealistic and highlight differences in visa policies and living experiences between Vietnam and Thailand.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
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Kate *********
Sorry to hear this, try again with Muay Thai, 6 month course. I used Siam Legal and they were really helpful.
Terry **********
I am in Da Nang right now, heading back to Thailand so quick I'm gonna leave burnout patches. Crappy weather, crooked landlords, limited infrastructure, noise. Ok place to visit, but live here? No.
Driss *********
Vietnam gives so much more freedom than Thailand unfortunately, sadly
Anonymous ******************
So did you ask the embassy? What caused it? I was rejected today, too.
Anonymous ******************
Don't expect a 5 year visa for a cooking class. š
Richie-Rich ********
You really donāt need an agent, dude. Waste of money.
Anonymous ******************
How can you stay long-term in vietnam?
Todd *********
Anonymous participant 746 3 months. But maybe they need lorry drivers
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Jens ********
Vietnam is also nice...
Anonymous ******************
A 6 month course on how to cook rice is hardly a reason to give someone a visa
Travis ********
Look out guys we've got the international visa rule police here!
Cesar *******
@Travis *******
the "anonymous participant" police ššReply to
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Jens ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 406 why i got my visa with this 8 cooking sessions?
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@Jens *******
It's just getting stricter... Usual here in Thailand. From nonsense to crackdown.Jimmy *********
@Jens *******
you know why..nonsenseReply to
Jimmy *********
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Carlson ****
So the agency you paid told you everything was 100% correct, in other words āwe didnāt make a mistakeāā¦ thatās unsurprisingā¦
The likelihood that that was true though, given it got rejected?
The likelihood that that was true though, given it got rejected?
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