I’m taking an extended career break. Does putting unemployed affect approval chances? I meet the financial reqs for soft power a few dozen times over.

Considering applying to DTV and wondering if folks feel like I should do it sooner rather than later; basically wondering if you feel the DTV rules will change to be more restrictive?

Any updates on DTV

Extensions

Re-entering after 6 month stay

Soft power leaving and re-entry

Visa Approved..

In case it helps anyone, here is a timeline and info:

Flew to Phu Quoc, Vietnam (good option as we didnt need a visa), applied online through HCM.

Wed 6 Nov - submitted application for soft category Muay Thai.

Supplied:

-letter from muay thai gym

-their business and managment details

-receipt of payment for 1 month training

-proof of balance and statements

-passport and photo

-Vietnam accommodation booking and receipt (should have added the visa entry stamp to this doc...forgot 🙃)

Fri 8 Nov - Request for docs - 6 months bank statements, and location/visa stamp

Sat 9 Nov - supplied docs

Tues 12 Nov - Approved late at night

Partner applied same date, but for worcation. Supplied a work contract stating remote work, and the required 500k statements.

Was asked for 6 monhts of statements, and a letter explaining the work/role. Approved (same timeline as mine).

Phu Quoc's an easy option while waiting for the visa. Super friendly people, cheap and beautiful beaches 🙏

Can you get a DTV for Muay Thai and then if you find a remote job (in a country that isn't) stop doing Muay Thai and keep the DTV?

Applying in UK for soft power Muay Thai. What document can I use to indicate my current location? I tried emailing but got no response

DTV as a remote worker - weekly minimum hours required?

Hi All, sorry if this has already been covered elsewhere but I did a search here and couldn't find an answer, also on the Thai Embassy Canberra website this question isn't specifically addressed.

If applying for a DTV as a remote worker, is there a minimum number of hours you are required to work a week/minimum income required per week?

I have more than the required savings of 500,000 TBH in my bank account.

Does anyone also know if you haven't got a remote work contract in place at the time of application, it would be recommended to apply through the soft power route, and then try to secure online work while in Thailand (with an Australian company) and swap over the category of the DTV? I would be applying from Australia, and would preferably like to be earning some income via remote work while in Thailand.

Any advice on this would be very much appreciated! 🙂

Have many people been refused a DTV and lost their application fee and if so for what reasons? Curious to know the success rate is..

For those that have been refused have you applied again and had success or have you went for a different visa..

I do some remote work but would intend on staying for martial arts, is it easier to go down the soft power route rather than have to make sure my remote work reports are squeaky clean?

If the success rate isnt so great I may be inclined to go for the education visa and study alongside training..

Thanks in advance, any advice is appreciated.

I just got my DTV visa approved from the Thai embassy in kuala Lumpur .. but I have to say it was not easy 😅

Just a heads up for people that want to apply for Soft Power Muay Thai option in Taipei. A receipt is not enough for confirmation. You need a letter from the gym showing when you will attend, the gym's muay Thai license, and company registration. Make sure you gym is certified by the Sports Authority of Thailand. The requirements on the site are not up to date. They will ask for 3 months of banking statements along with your income even if it's soft power. I hope this saves someone else time.