Hello! My DTV visa for Thailand was just approved! I applied for Soft Power from Hanoi! Although many told me it wouldn't be worth the investment, I submitted my pay stubs to Revolut and already had a checking and investment account. To enter Thailand, would I just need to present the visa? Thank you so much for your help.

Need some advice. I applied for the DTV (Soft Power – Thai language) on July 31 and arrived in KL on August 3. So far, no updates. I called the embassy and was told:

* Proof of 6 months accommodation in Thailand is mandatory for all applicants (they’ll request it later)

* Most applicants are called in for an interview

* Processing time is usually a month

I own a condo in Thailand but don’t have the title deed or blue book with me — didn’t realize they’d be required. Given that, is it worth scrapping my KL application and restarting in Hanoi instead (same visa type)?

KL is draining. The embassy here is 100% stricter, and I’d rather not waste a month waiting for an interview that doesn’t guarantee approval. Open to any thoughts.

Just got approved for my DTV visa for soft power (cooking school) through the Los Angeles consulate in UNDER AN HOUR (~45 minutes)!!!!

I was so stressed while doing the application because I was worried about making a stupid mistake that would get my application rejected instantly. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the first and only status update was to approved.

If you are trying to get a DTV through the LA embassy now seems to be a good time because they seem to be moving fast!

If going the soft power route, are the eligibility requirements for the DTV any different than they would be if going the work-cation route?

I am applying for soft power for medical treatment from my home country, Sweden. It is a legit medical treatment with a plan over the course of 2 years with check ups every 6 months. I have that letter from the hospital, bank statements for 6 months, extract from the tax office showing my address, ticket to Thailand, hotel booking for the first few nights. Is there anything else I need?

TIA.

the minimum for soft power is 500k baht, but some people say that is not enough to apply and that youll still need proof of income.

i wont have steady income at the time i apply but i do plan on getting remote work once i settle in. should i mention this if the embassy asks how ill sustain myself? whats the best way to go about it?

Need experience of people who applied for a visa using soft power. And who indicated themselves as ⚠️ unemployed. Please tell me, what source of income did you provide, in addition to a bank statement? I sent statements to the Ho Chi Minh consulate that I have almost 1 million baht in my accounts, but they are not satisfied with this. They ask, what is my other monthly income and how will I support myself for 5 years? What else did you send? A photo of cash, a scan of a crypto wallet? Even 1 million baht per person is not enough for them 🙈

For the soft power option

So long as you prove you have 500k bhat, what are the requirements for income proof? Do you need to be making a certain amount?

I’m very confused about some requirements, for the soft power, I read the requirement is 3 months of statements and having atleast 500k baht during that time right? I have 3 bank statements and 3 months of 500k baht in there but the beginning balance of an account is not enough, I added money in the middle of the month. I want to apply for soft power from the USA? Anyone do something similar?

Let's say I want to come to work on my business idea (app) and can document how it's legit and the viability / plan etc. Can they use my investment income of $30,000 over the past year to satisfy income. I've always got 500k THB in my bank account and fairly strong investment accounts etc.

If I document everything in a compelling way will I get approved?