Applied (from Japan) for soft power DTV (health & wellness); cancelled for "... docs do not meet .requirement for DTV". Used mult forums & AI to mirror examples from people that were approved for the same thing (in last 2 months). These were applicants with less financial stability, so maybe it depends on the consulate?

Reapplying under freelance as a portfolio manager, which is a significant amount of income, but not sure if they will accept. As you have to uploaded financial docs in a previous block; I wrote a letter for "Remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status" detailing my freelancer status.

Is this second attempt a bad mark for me?

If rejected/cancelled, should I go through an agent? I'm close to $700 down on this already and would like to not lose more money without a good explanation.

Should I get the METV for now, wait until I turn 50 (next year) & apply for non-DTV options that I am 100% qualified for?

Hello! Genuine question (so please mature & polite answers only please🙏).

I am preparing to move to Thailand at the begining of next year and will be applying for the DTV early in advance (I have my reasons for this but yes I know the clock starts ticking when the visa is granted not when you first enter)...

What I have noticed on this group, whilst I have found it very very helpful, is a lot people being mocked and patronised. I thought the whole point of forums and FB pages, was to help people, not a way to offload frustration & impatience at people from behind a screen? I personally have gained a lot from this group and am grateful for it, but I see a lot of people being quite brash with people who ask questions, and it's sort of not surprising so many people post anonymously.

If people post a question and have clearly done no research or couldn't be bothered to find the information themselves online or didn't try the search function, then I completely understand this would grow tiresome on the "veterans" of this page..... but my question is:

-why do people get accused of abusing the DTV when it comes to the soft power classes? I am asking this genuinely as I will be applying under the soft power category and would like to understand if I am missing something so I can reduce my risk of being rejected.

I have more than 500,000THB in my bank account (balance has been there for over 6 months), and I will be booking a 6-mnth Muay Thai membership with a reputable gym (already arranged)..... but why do I see so many people accusing posters of taking the DTV for granted by saying things like "you're getting a 5-yr visa for just a few months classes", etc, etc...

No one in the history of ever has surely booked 5 years worth of classes in advance before even getting to Thailand?! 😳 You wouldn't even do that in your home country, let alone a foreign country (whether you've visited 20 times or never)?!

Nowhere in the requirements does it stipulate you must be enrolled on a 5-yr long course... and the DTV is just an extended tourist visa, so surely the officers who process the applications will know you must be supporting yourself somehow and won't be taking classes for the full 5-yrs, otherwise the "entry requirements" would be different?!

Am I missing something?

I intend to actually attend my classes and am genuinely interested in practicing Muay Thai, but there's no way I would commit to 5 yrs upfront, and I can't imagine anyone else would either because so much can happen in that time.

I have prepared a good cover letter and meet the requirements, but there is a lot of scaremongering online, and a lot of people accused of abusing the generosity of the DTV and I'm confused why if the requirements are already laid out...

If someone could shed some light and share some comments, I'd be grateful... but please there's no need for narkiness or condescending - we are all learning and all had to start somewhere, and my question is genuine🙏

Many thanks 😊

So how long do you all think the DTV soft power option will be available like that ?

Now with all the changes for tourist visa I’m worried they will get it that a 6 month course doesn’t really justify a 5 year visa.. anybody had the experience applying for DTV but getting less than 5 year visa ? Or does it depend on the embassy you’re applying at ?

Got my DTV in Sydney Australia yesterday. Lodged on 6 November explained that my existing visa expires 19 November.

Stayed at pending document check until 20 November. Got a email 21 November Approved.

No problems with the application. No additional documents. Got the DTV on the Softpower platform Thai Cooking classes with House of taste 6 months.

Thanks for the advise read on this forum.

Hello,

I have a bit of an odd situation. I have a DTV, and am living with my long-term GF from Europe who doesn't have. Immigration has become more strict and having doubts she'll be let back in when we go back.

We can't do dependent DTV because Thailand doesn't recognise common law marriage.

However it just so happens we'll be travelling to Taiwan in a couple of days, and I've just emailed their embassy. The embassy says we can apply through the E-Visa Portal, and we have to comply with the requirements set out on their embassy website.

The thing is, on their embassy website, it doesn't specify the need to hold 500k Thai Baht for 3 months, just that you have 500k Thai Baht in the Account and can prove it.

*"Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB OR equivalent amount in foreign currency e.g. bank statements OR sponsorship letter covering living expenses."*

[[members only])

In that case, I'm pondering a few things and would appreciate any insight or help into any of the points.

1) Could I just transfer her like 20k EUR from my account a couple of days before, and would that suffice? No need for 3 month proof when reading their site...

2) If the visa application was taking too long, could we cancel it before they've completed their review? We only have a set amount of days in Taiwan, and we're due back to Thailand for a wedding on the 3rd of Dec. All flights and accommodation booked, so I dont want to lose it.

Hi guys, im applying for the dtv and im curious if someone can confirm i will get it. I’m building a website which will possibly bring in some revenue in a few months perhaps longer. So I’m applying for the visa based on that, from ChatGPT it said I should get it as I have savings - around 300k AUD I can show so I suppose Thailand would be happy to take me in? Can anyone confirm if a business currently making 0 will get approval as they can stay and have the $ to build it over time? Thanks. Just hoping I can get some people saying yes and no crazy obstacles or no point paying with a no.

I would just like to let everybody know who is planning to apply via the soft power DTV by enrolling on a one month couse to GO FOR IT.

I received allot of negative comments when I asked if this was wise and im pleased to say it was very wise and cost effective.

As long as you have the balance required in your account and fill out you application correctly you will have no issues at all.

Hello I submitted a soft power muy Thai apply in Hanoi 🇻🇳

Name of school - Muay Thai Fever

Location - Chiang Mai

31/10 6pm - request made

-3 month of bank statements with 500k +

-Cover letter

-Stamp of arrival in Hanoi

-The bill for the payment made at the hotel where I stayed and a selfie in front of the hotel

03/11 5 pm - no ask for more documents, statut change to pending approval

07/11 5 pm - approved

Thanks to the group for the help

How long a muay thai gym membership should be whats the bare minimum for DTV ??

Heard one person said he got dtv visa for a 1 month membership

Some say its 6 months

Who else got into with a minimum membership like a month or two

Please describe your experience!!

Hello, I applied in Hanoi for a soft power visa Muy Thai on Friday around 5 PM. On Monday around 5 PM, it went into "pending approval" and I haven't heard anything since 😥