Stupid question, but would getting a hair transplant qualify for medical treatment for a DTV 😏

My flight is next Thursday and my status has not changed from pending approval since December 16th at ny consulate. Not an ask for documents or anything. I did email them the week prior but still nothing. Do I actually need to cancel my flight or try to get it moved? I’ve already booked stays and appointments for dental. I’m learning now that NY takes a while, it’s been almost 6 weeks. Anyone else waiting for approval through nyc?

Update: received my approval today Monday 01/19 two days prior to flight lol

Edit: since I was approved I thought I share what I submitted.

•American citizen applied in New York

•I provided 3 months of bank statements which they did say I could use my investment account as proof as well and this is only accepted at certain embassies.

•I went the medical soft power route since I have a Invisalign work and a few implants that have to be done which is over a year and a half of work.

•I provided my emails showing I have an appointment for Invisalign consultation. And the invitation letter from the clinic

I made a small cover letter for the finance proof section, proof of location, and soft power proof. Each cover letter i wrote using notes on my iphone and screenshot it. No need to go crazy on ising programs. I put my name date and what cover letter it was. With finance proof i explained this was three months from x to y month, showing x amount of money in USD and in baht. Then for soft power proof i pit name date and explained the work im planning with the clinic as well as provided the address on the cover letter and a page with the picture picture of the dentist that i got my the offices website. And explained that the emails provided are proof of appointment. For the location cover letter i just stated what each document was. I showed my phone bill with address, bank statement with address and my flight email from new york.

I have a MacBook and just converted my different files into one jpeg.

What kind of medical tourism are people having luck with for the DTV Visa?

Almost no medical treatment lasts 5 years - so what kind of medical tourism is getting approved for this qualification?

I have no problem with proof of funds but don't work and am not doing muay thai etc.- I'm considering getting veneers done which usually is up to 4 visits over a few months.

Anyone have good experience qualifying through dental work?

Thanks!

Applied for medical soft power DTV from Bali, Indonesia, I included 2 years of appointments as well as the standard requirements.

Cost - 5,800,000 rupiah - ~£252

Form completed online on Tuesday and approved the following Thursday, 9 days or 7 working days.

We then applied for my spouse on Friday and was approved the following Wednesday 12 days or 8 working days

Arrived in Bangkok on Sunday at Suvarnabhumi airport, no problems on entry, no questions asked.

Since then we went to Perth Aus and returned ysty with no questions asked and no problems 🎉

Does anyone have recent experiences applying for the DTV Medical for Hormone Replacement Therapy if treatment was started in your home country but you wish to continue it in Thailand?

Hi folks, could I get a DTV if I book some dental work to be done in Thailand? Is relatively easy, simple?

I'm in and from the U.K.

Thankyou in advance for any helpful replys

Seems that some embassies dont see dental clinics as a clinic towards the softpower medical treatment option.

Have anyone had their dental treatment approved in hanoi? And if you did, what papers did you provide?

What are people's experience applying from Australia for the DTV using the "Thai soft power" activities and/or medical treatment? In this case dental. As I am not a digital nomad, but otherwise eligible. Thanks 🙏

The Thai government announced the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) to attract digital nomads, those interested in medical tourism, and soft power professionals. It's been reported that DTV visa holders may not be able to open a bank account in Thailand. They even close DTV holders bank accounts also. If that's the case, how will these visa holders handle their finances, such as depositing and withdrawing money? This is a terribly managed policy.

Has anybody done the DTV visa for medical treatment?

I need to get some demtal implants.

It Takes about 6 months to complete the implant process.

Would one dental implant be enough to get the DTV Visa or do I need to make the treatment longer? Already had consultation with the dentist and they are willing to write a letter and treatment plan.

Thanks.

Also, after reading that new article about the delays, right now, where is the best place to apply for DTV visa?

I saw somebody just got it in Vientiane, Laos, 2 business working days but then I saw someone 3 weeks.