Been hearing mixed reviews on submitting a brokerage vs a bank statement depending on consulate. I have 150k or so sitting in a Scheab brokerage and I decided to try it rather than sell and move it.

I’ll keep this group updated on how it goes. I submitted through the DC consulate.

Just got my visa approved email via London embassy, 9 months with Muay Thai at Fitfac Ekkamai

Submitted 3 months of bank statements with over 11k GBP, & driving license for proof of current address

- Applied - 28th March morning

- Asked for a cropped version of my photo & flight ticket from airline directly to Thailand - 28th March 4pm

- Asked for boarding pass and exit stamp of last leaving Thailand - 31st March 4.45pm (went through E-gates so didn't have exit stamp and explained this on the pdf I submitted with boarding pass)

- Updated to "Pending Approval" - 2nd April

- Approved - 8th April 7.30pm

Sharing my interview experience and my DTV approval following the interview.

They looked at my passport and enquired about the Non-O visa. I honestly told the officer that I was on a marriage visa and that my wife is Thai. Then I showed the book my wife authored about our journey and her medical treatment for several diseases.

Why don’t you apply for the DTV visa in your own country? I informed them that I had always applied for my Non O visa at your General Consulate, which is located near my Thai house.

Then they enquired as to what my job is. I mentioned that I am a pastor who teaches online. Then they wanted me to show them my teaching. I showed them my YouTube account, where I teach and they watch it. I informed them that they could see the PhD, Master's, and other theology-related documents I submitted. So they see it in their system.

What about your income? I do not have any income, but I have received contributions from everyone and they have been deposited into my bank account. So I showed them my home bank account.

Where do you stay in Thailand? I said that I stayed on my own property and showed them my land title.

Are you sure you want to learn to cook? Why? I told them I enjoy cooking and cook for my father-in-law. Show me what you are preparing. I could not find the cooking photo. I told them what kind of food I cook. I shared the ingredients for the Pa Loh and lamb shank dish. What do you want to do when you have learnt to cook? I shall cook for the underprivileged and my family.

The End! Just walked out, and my DTV visa approval.

Approved! Phew! 😮‍💨

I was having issues with missing documents as they were requesting a birth certificate, but it was going to take up 4 weeks for me to receive from my government.

Sent them a word document with the information above and I got called in for an interview.

I made it very clear that I was only working and taking money from my own country and other countries, not Thailand. The interviewer said “I’m very happy you understand that”, check my bank balance and I was approved one minute after walking outside of the embassy!

Thanks for the help, all! ❤️

🎉 First DTV Visa Approval from Pakistan 🎉🇵🇰

(I think)

Linking my previous post below.

Just wanted to come on here and update y'all that my visa was approved after submitting MOFA-apostilled local bank statements plus Wise-signtured and stamped statements.

Sepcial thanks to the kind soul who told me there's an option in Wise to get stamped statements.

I was absolutely unsure I would get this result.

Also thanks to the Thai Immigration Officer there who was very helpful with my questions and genuinely wanted me to succeed. And gave me a chance to provide the docs they were looking for.

Here's my timeline:

Applied for visa: Feb 6th 2025

Asked for interview: Mar 12th

Asked for further documents: Mar 12th

Docs uploaded: Mar 19th

Visa approved: Mar 26th

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Anxiety came to a stop today….. thanks soo much for all of the input from everyone in the group. I learned ALOT! Processed through Washington DC embassy, took about 2 weeks…. The hold up is they asked me to upload taxes from 2023 and or 2024. But after I submitted it today, it was approved within 2 hours!

DTV approved ! Copy of Schwab cash account , letter from my company about me saying I need to work while gone ( signed by president me and vice president wife) , copy of professional license , letter of intent stating future plans and attesting to my US location. Filed February 27th , not heard a thing. Emailed Monday and got visa today. FYI

Hello,

My girlfriend would like to stay in Thailand for more than a year.

The DTV visa seems to be the most suitable option.

Which “soft power” schools are the most accepted by the French embassy?

Ideally focused on cooking, but Thai boxing could also be an option.

While searching in the group, I found that the Discover Thai Nature seminar was rejected by Paris 😕

Has anyone here been approved for a DTV visa from France for a festival or a medical appointment?

has anyone been approved for a cooking class or other non-muy thai activity in Phuket?

Hello, friends and fellow travellers! Does anyone happen to know how long after your DTV has been approved we’re allowed to enter Thailand using it? Thank you! ขอบคุณครับ 😊