Soft power. Unemployed. 6 months. Documents are valid. Requirements are met. Attended a 1 hour interview. Embassy in Vienna.

I saw someone post about wanting to be based in Thailand for 2-3 years and asking about the process. I thought the DTV isn't meant for long-term stays, but at my interview the embassy questioned every small detail of my application, and did so several times. I stated that after finishing the soft power course, I would return to my country, look for a remote job, and maybe come back later to enroll and finish the other 6 months of the 12 month course.

In the end, they mentioned they would be asking for more documents to send to Thailand for review. One of these is a motivation letter. Now I am worried that what I already explained might make them think I want to overstay. I’m a bit confused is an understatement. How should I write a motivational letter?

Hello!

Does anyone here have any successful experience with the Thai Embassy in Vienna when there was a problem with a visa application?

Here is my situation: I’m a recent graduate and before starting work, I decided to do an internship in Bangkok.

There are two types of visas for internships – you can see them in the attached pictures. I applied for a Non-Immigrant Visa (B) - Internship (Non-Curricular) – because I’m not a student anymore. After a few days, I received an email to upload the requested documents (also in the picture). In the first row, they wrote that my visa would be considered an Education Visa – and the second required document is a letter confirming my current student status – which I can’t provide as I’m not a student…

My hosting company and I have tried to contact them via calls and emails over the past two weeks but always unsuccessfully. Someone recommended I go there in person, but they also accept visits by appointment only – which is kind of impossible to schedule as well…

Any ideas on what I should do in my situation? Is it a bad idea to upload a file with the message I’ve been sending them as the second document?

I would appreciate any advice and successful stories as I’ve only read unsuccessful ones 🥲