Approved!

My case is a bit unusual, as I had an active METV issued by the Chicago embassy in early November (valid until early May). I was a bit worried after reading some posts here that stated I couldn't have two visas active at the same time, but in November had entered Thailand with both a single entry and multiple entry tourist visa. Upon arrival at BKK, the immigration officer simply asked which one I wanted to use. I'm assuming he canceled the single entry visa after I told him I wanted to use the METV. Because of this and reports from others that their applications were not denied, but basically postponed due to existing METVs, I decided to give the DTV application a shot.

I still have no idea why I was approved despite others with active METVs being told they have to wait for theirs to expire.

Details:

Applied 6/1/25 from Da Nang via HCMC Embassy. Soft Power route with Botany/Cooking seminars from Discover Thai Nature. 5 years of monthly seminars for $9999 baht.

In addition to filling out a flight date/number and my Da Nang hotel address on the short-form page, I submitted the following documents with my application:

* Passport data/photo page

* Photo taken in Da Nang 5 months ago (used on previous visa applications)

* Current checking account statement (dated 2/1/25) from US-based bank showing around $19,000.

* Documents sent to me by Discover Thai Nature - letter of invitation, confirmation of enrollment, payment and participation, business registration documents

* Photo of my Vietnam entry stamp

On Thurs, 9/1, I received a request for extra documents (see photo).

This time I submitted:

* Merged PDFs of one of my brokerage accounts and two checking accounts, all of which showed 6 months of financial activity. I used [members only] to merge documents on PC.

* A new photo taken 10/1 in Da Nang (total cost was 40,000 VND or around US$2 for picture and JPEG sent to my email).

* Merged PDFs of my hotel confirmations in Da Nang, matching the address I submitted on the short form page.

* The same documents submitted initially from Discover Thai Nature, but this time with a cover letter stating my intent to attend seminars and a description/explanation of the other documents I was submitting. I also stated that I intend to participate in professional cooking classes with Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy later this year, but hadn't yet enrolled (I fully plan on taking their four-week course).

I received my approval e-mail at around 1:30 PM today. I plan on staying in Vietnam until mid-February but will update on whether or not there are issues with immigration and my two active visas (I don't expect there will be) when I fly back to Bangkok.

Is there anyone who got approval from Phnom Penh Cambodia recently? I would like to know how long you needed to wait after pending approval status? Submitted on 12 Jan and changed from pending documents check status to pending approval on 15 Jan. Thank you.

DTV Approved! US Citizen.

Filed in USA through LA Consulate

Filed Dec 7 Workcation

Asked for additional docs Dec 13, sent same day.

* Other request documents: Your recent tax return

* Other request documents: Business registration of the company

* Other request documents: Employment contract or employment certificate from company

Didn't hear anything until I called on Jan 13. I fly Jan 20, so was getting nervous. They said call back Jan 15. I called this morning (the 15th) and they said they'd expedite it but no promises. 6 hours later it was approved. Lots of relief!

Thanks to all in the group for your help!

## DTV approved but with error.

I'm italian holding an italian passport, living in Malta. Just got my DTV approved but in the vista it's stated:

Passport / TD: Malta

I assume it should be Italy.

Nationality is correct though.

Trying to call the embassy but no reply now.

Is this going to be an issue?

Incase this is useful for others.

We entered Thailand for the first time yesterday with our DTV visas.

It was 5 months since approval and there was no problem.

We had to change our travel plans from within the 3 month window.

The rules stated you must enter within 3 months of approval.

Just in case anyone was in the same boat.

My DTV visa is approved from Jakarta and I received this via email.

Do I have to go to Jakarta embassy to get the visa stamp on my passport or nothing to do ? anything to do when I arrive to Thailand ?

Thank you in advance.

Hello everyone, how long has someone had to wait in the "Pending Approval" section before they got and update?

Is it fair for me to say they now require no additional documents? I wonder what the "Pending Approval" process is...are they 100% happy with the application and just waiting for their boss or someone to give the final yes? lol🤣🤣

Hello, does anayone get the DTV Visa with Thai Cooking Classes ? Which School please ? 😊

4 days processing and got my DTV

Submitted Photo & passport & bank statements & Proof stamp of being in Hanoi as part of my application

Next day they asked for certificate or incorporation for the company I work for & updated bank statement showing the balance still in the account

Then nothing for 2 more days it’s really easy people shouldn’t stress key is employment & money

Boom I’m going to celebrate buying a new car in bangkok

For those who applied at Los Angeles: did they ASK for the full bank statement or just the front page with balance as I’m seeing approvals with just the front page.