Anyone in Taipei doing the DTV? I applied on the evening of 10th and they asked 3 times to upload extra documents (each time with a different wording and information added) - seems they need a special format for the bank statements - all salary has to be highlighted in yellow. Finally today no e-mail about further requests, which should mean that my documents are in order now. Waiting for the approval.

EDIT: Got an interview time for Thursday. Any tips for that to pass it successfully?

Hello, has anyone applied for DTV in Taipei via learning Thai soft power track? I was told that I need workcation related documents to apply for soft power in Taipei? I am semi-retired and don't have month to month income, but I have adequate amount well above >500,000 bhat to sustain myself living in Thailand for at least 5 years. Anyone with similar situation or have helpful information on this care to chime in? Thank you! 🙏

I have searched through previous posts but could not find clear, recent clarification, so I am posting to get a general sense before making a decision.

I will be applying for the DTV soft power route in early March and am deciding where to apply from.

At the moment I am considering Hanoi or Taipei. I am trying to understand which location tends to be smoother and more efficient, and where people have generally had more positive or straightforward experiences.

Any recent experiences or insights would be appreciated. TIA 🙏🏻

Looking for the fastest turnaround, least friction DTV process (workcation):

Taipei

Hanoi

Abu Dhabi

What’s your experience? How many days?

Is there another obvious option I’m missing?

I’m a Brit, in SE Asia with UAE residency.

Thank you in advance! ❤️

Sharing my DTV application experience in Taipei for reference.

Location: Taipei (home country)

Category: Soft Power – Muay Thai

Course length: 3 months

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⏱ Timeline

Dec 6 – Submitted DTV application

Dec 9 – Requested additional documents (Taiwan entry/exit record + financial clarification)

Dec 16 – Interview in Taipei

Dec 17 – DTV approved

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💰 Financial Background

Savings: ~5.5M TWD

Monthly passive income: ~26–28K TWD ( funds dividend)

No work right now

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📝 Interview

Interview in English. Questions focused on:

Why Muay Thai

Why DTV instead of tourist visa

Past work & travel history

Confirmation of no work in Thailand

No request to upgrade course length, and no extra documents after interview.

Anyone here who recently applied for the DTV visa from the Netherlands?

• How long did your processing time take?

• How strict were they with the required documents?

• And for those who applied from other countries as well, did you notice any differences in processing time or requirements? Hanoi Vietnam?

Hello! I’m planning to apply through workation next month in Taipei. One question - my contract renews every quarter, and I’ll have only about 1.5 months left when I apply. Will this be an issue?

I have my previous contracts and pay slips from the same company without any gaps.

Thank you in advance!

Hey:)

Has anyone recently submitted a DTV soft in Taipei Taiwan, and can share their experience?

Hello,

I am thinking about applying for a DTV (workation) in Taipei.

I transferred 500,000 THB to my bank account on August 21 and would like to apply around October 21.

I know that it is recommended to keep the funds for at least 3 months, but my tourist visa is about to expire.

Has anyone had experience in Taipei applying with the money kept for only 1–2 months, and was it accepted?

Thanks to everyone who has shared information in this group—it helped me resolve many issues during my application process. I also appreciate those who responded to my previous question here.

I applied for the DTV from Taipei, Taiwan. My first application was rejected due to a name error. On my second attempt, I was asked to provide additional documentation regarding my status as a freelancer, including a copy of my contract and proof of income/source of funds. I submitted the documents, and even though it was a Saturday night, I received my visa approval the following day.

After I was granted the DTV, my husband applied for his own DTV as the spouse of a DTV holder. According to the current rules, if your spouse has already obtained the DTV, you can apply for your own DTV based on that relationship. I submitted his application on May 7 around 11 AM, and he received his visa approval later that same day at around 6 PM.

For his application, I only submitted a bank statement under his name and a copy of my approved DTV visa. No other documents were requested. For his occupation, I selected “Retired.”

In my experience, the DTV application process is not particularly difficult or complicated. You just need to provide clear documentation that supports your identity and financial status.

Although many people online mention submitting detailed and extensive documents, I personally did not provide much, and nothing beyond what was specifically requested. I’m not sure if this is because I applied from Taiwan, but that was my experience.

I hope this helps others who are planning to apply for the DTV. Wishing you all a smooth application process.