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Oct 1, 2025
7 days ago
Has anyone used Elite Fight Club for their DTV soft power application? Please share experiences, Thank you
Sep 26, 2025
12 days ago
Beau *********
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Hi all,

Any advice or stories of your experience is appreciated.

I'm applying for the DTV visa as a remote worker and will be applying for my wife and son after mine is approved.

We are Canadians and currently traveling abroad.

We have read for fast approval that staying and applying from Vietnam is a good option, however, I've also read that I need to apply from my country where my remote work employment is located (Canada).

Has anyone here applied for a visa through Vietnam with success that is not a current resident there and just staying for a month?

Thanks in advance!
Sep 24, 2025
14 days ago
Jamie ******
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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 🙏
Sep 8, 2025
a month ago
To those who applied for DTV in Tokyo and or Fukuoka - can you share your experiences? I’ve already keyword searched what I could on this page but wanted to hear more 🙏
Sep 5, 2025
a month ago
I’m planning to apply for DTV in Penang via thaievisa.go.th and would love to hear your experiences. Has anyone applied from there? How did it go? Was the processing fast (5-7 days?) and were there any challenges with documents or Please share your insights – it would help me and others a lot!
Aug 25, 2025
a month ago
Todd *******
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Just applied for non o visa from London consulate, what is usual for processing time, thanks
Aug 1, 2025
2 months ago
Jonathan **********
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Hello,

I would appreciate anyone sharing their experience working with the THAI VISA CENTER to obtain a non-o visa. I am presently in Thailand on my 30 day tourist extension. I do not want to fly all the way back to my home country (USA), but would be happy to fly to any S.E. Asia location that has a Thai embassy that will allow me to apply for a non-o. Thank you for any thoughts you care to share.

JP
Jul 15, 2025
3 months ago
Has anyone used Issa Compass to apply for the DTV as self employed? What was your experience with them?

And before all of you salty expats start shaming me: I’m genuinely curious.

Please only leave a comment about your experience using Issa Compass.
Jul 2, 2025
3 months ago
Has anyone here successfully applied for the DTV Soft Power visa through the Thai embassy in London?

I’m considering enrolling with Arun Thai Cooking School, which offers:

* 6-Month Program (8 Classes) – 18,900 THB

* Visa Support Package (Optional) – 18,000 THB

The visa support package includes the official embassy visa fee (13,000–14,000 THB) and claims to cover full application submission and embassy coordination. They also say there’s a money-back guarantee if the visa gets rejected.

I’m wondering if it’s smarter to go directly through them, or if it’s better to just take the course and use a more well-known visa agent like Issa Composs?

Has anyone here gone through either route? Would love to hear real experiences — success stories or warnings welcome.
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