Approved for DTV Under Soft Power Muay Thai – Thai Embassy Jakarta

First off, a huge thank you to this group for all the valuable information and resources! If you're considering applying for a DTV visa, I highly recommend using the search function to find posts specific to the embassy you plan to apply from.

If you have the flexibility, Jakarta is a great option for applying. Processing times are fast—typically 3 to 5 working days, with reports of approvals in as little as 24 hours in some cases. They also seem to follow standard guidelines without unnecessary requests for extra documents (in most cases).

My Background

I’m a U.S. citizen and applied under the Soft Power Muay Thai category. For peace of mind, I booked a 30-minute DTV visa consultation ($99) through Siam Legal to review my documents. While not strictly necessary, I found it worthwhile since they handle DTV applications daily across multiple embassies and stay updated on real-time requirements.

Documents I Submitted

Proof of Activity

* Document from Muay Thai school (FITFAC, Bangkok)

* 9-month course – 35,990 THB (higher than some other options)

* Includes 45 private sessions + unlimited group classes

* Siam Legal confirmed FITFAC is reputable, with no known rejections for applicants training there

Financial Documents

* 3-month bank statements (topped up one month prior from my crypto exchange)

* Screenshot of banking app showing required funds on the day of submission

* Screenshot of exchange rate on the day of submission

* Bank balance letter (Charles Schwab provides this instantly via online banking)

* All financial docs merged into a single PDF

Proof of Location

* Indonesia EVOA + Visa Stay Permit PDFs

* *Note:* If you enter through electronic gates, you won’t get a passport stamp, but you’ll receive an e-visa email immediately

* Hotel reservation PDF (Jakarta)

* Photo of hotel room key

* All location docs merged into a single PDF

Employment & Source of Funds

* I primarily fund my lifestyle through crypto investments and DeFi activities.

* Siam Legal advised listing my employment as "Freelance" and reporting my 2024 profits as my income.

* I also prepared crypto portfolio screenshots & proof of monthly withdrawals to my bank as supporting documents, but none were requested.

Timeline

* 3/9: Arrived in Jakarta late evening, submitted application right after checking into my hotel

* 3/10: Status updated to "Pending Document Check (1)"

* 3/13: Status changed to "Pending Approval (1)" around 15:00

* 3/14: Approved! Received the approval email at 19:50

* Total processing time: 5 working days, no additional documents requested

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions—I’m happy to assist.

People who applied at the Jakarta embassy, did you saying in Jakarta or did you go somewhere else like Bali?

Throughout Laos at both the Thai Embassy in Vientiane + Thai Consulate in Savannakhet will start accepting Thai E-Visa applications on 01 January 2025 with 10-15 working days for processing of a Thai E-Visa. The last day for accepting in-person applications at Vientiane + Savannakhet is 20 December 2024.

Again, the Thai Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia will start accepting Thai E-Visa applications on 26 November 2024 with 10 working days for processing of a Thai E-Visa.

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Is only me of the Thai Embassy in Jakarta website is down from weeks?

How can i apply if i can't see the requirements of this embassy?

UPDATE: I thought I’d try my luck collecting today, one day early. I turned up at 2.30pm to avoid any queues and they kindly allowed me in and my passport complete with DTV sticker was handed to me. Yayy!! 🙏🎉😄

Super quick and smooth successful DTV Soft Power Medical application submission at Royal Thai Embassy Jakarta.

Details in comments.

Update on my post regarding DTV for spouse in Jakarta

I emailed the embassy and here are the info I got confirmed regarding proof of funds and application for dependents

(Note: as our kids are still young we will get them in on visa exemption and let them overstay)

My husband needs to show proof of 500k TBH only once for the both of us

He does not need an appointment

And can submit both our applications at the same time

And I don’t need to physically go there which allows me to stay on Bali with the kids

I will update when we went through the process

Thanks everyone for all the info in here

I have been in email conversation with someone at thai consulate in singapore

With respect to a dtv visa

He said it is so new he doesn't have answers

I need to get back to him next week

It was about a dtv visa related to muay thai