I have just been rejected for the second time.
Embassy; Thai embassy in The Hague, The Netherlands.
1st request; freelancer.
After multiple back and forth requests for additional documents they asked me to deliver contracts of work or clients.
I provided them with a rental contract with a client paying me rent monthly, and provided terms of use and agreements, but couldn't deliver them the contracts they were looking for because that's not something I can deliver in my line of work.
Finally went to awaiting approval and rejected 2 days later.
Reason; Insufficient reasons to apply for this type of visa.
2nd request; Soft power.
I found a Muay Thai school, agreed to a 6-month course, paid in full. Provided all the requested documents and the embassy did not request any further documents. Straight to awaiting approval, rejected 4 days later.
Response; the reasons to apply for DTV are insufficient. The Embassy wishes to suggest the applicant to apply for other type of visa for example, Non-Immigrant.
I am at a total loss, It could be me, but I don't find this an acceptable justification, I can't do anything with this.
I don't know what I did wrong, if I did anything wrong.
I can't talk to anyone to ask them what they mean by insufficient reasons (I provided all the documents as requested and delivered extra information like my rental contract in Thailand and proof of sponsorship, even though I already have more than 500,000 baht in my own bank statements).
I wouldn't even know what to provide now if I wanted to make a new application.
In the meantime, Im due to arrive in Thailand in the upcoming week.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author describes their second rejection for a DTV (Digital Nomad) visa application at the Thai embassy in The Hague after having previously been rejected for a freelance visa. Despite providing documents related to a Muay Thai course and additional financial proof, the embassy deemed the reasons insufficient. The community responses suggest alternative strategies, such as reapplying from a neighboring country or using a visa agent. Some members critique the author's initial application method, noting that rental income may not qualify as freelance work. Overall, there is a strong emphasis on the complexities and perceived inconsistencies in the Thai visa application process.
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