Hi all,
I just had my Soft power DTV rejected in the Taipei embassy, they said a 2 week cookery course was not enough to get approved...I can try another embassy and do an online application as they don't leave a record. I'm quite disappointed as so many seem to have been approved for Soft power.
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A user experienced a rejection of their Soft Power DTV visa application in the Taipei embassy, citing that a 2-week cookery course was insufficient. The discussion reveals a consensus that shorter courses may lead to stricter approval criteria, with some suggesting a minimum of 3 months for soft power activities to qualify for a long-term visa. Participants share experiences of varying approval success across different embassies and the need for clearer guidelines.
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