Hi everyone!

I’m planning to apply for the Soft Power DTV visa from the Thailand consulate in Chennai and I had a few questions. I’d really appreciate any help from people who have applied recently:

1. What documents did you submit?

2. How many working days did it take to receive the visa?

3. For the bank statement requirement, do they expect to see personal savings history, or is it okay as long as the account reflects the required balance at the time of submission?

Thanks so much in advance for any guidance or tips!

Hi All,

Please could you advise on the best Bangkok Muay Thai Gym to apply for the Soft Power DTV Visa.

Thanks in advance

Is there a visa for learning Real Thai Massage Course (Legit school) Any feedback from those knows.

Anyone with recent experience applying through New York? I‘m going on 2 weeks for my soft power DTV. The status still says checking documents. I called after a week, it was last week Wednesday and they told me it would be done by the end of the week. Status still the same.

Soft Power DTV Visa Rejection – Need Help!

Hey everyone, I’m in Ho Chi Minh and recently applied for the Soft Power DTV visa. I submitted everything—500K+ THB in my account, a 3-month condo reservation, and all required docs.

Still, I got rejected two days ago. They asked for income proof, but here’s the issue:

🔹 I’m a stock trader making ~$1,500/month.

🔹 I closed all my old accounts, so I have no past records.

🔹 My country doesn’t tax stock profits, so I can’t provide tax documents.

I’m worried this could lead to a final rejection. Anyone faced this before? Any advice?

Thanks, friends! 🙏

Hi All hope this helps,

So I applied on the 3rd Feb but uploaded all the documents prior arriving accept for the proof of current location where I submitted Airbnb reservation and photo of my passport stamp from the day of entry along with the rest of the uploaded documents. I applied for Soft Power DTV in Vietnam HCM. The soft power was cooking academy course in bangkok.

I have been asked. For additional 6 months bank statements after I only given 4 months and proof of employment while I ticked not employed and no salary. This took 4 days.

When I re-uploaded additional docs I have been asked 4 days later for more info about my cooking course. I provided initially document from the academy saying I paid, and the length letter saying its 6 months course with 20 lessons spread over the 6 months, company details and some Thai document from the academy. I have added photos from their website and the cooking timetable of all the cooking lessons for the the whole year which I asked from the academy and they were very responsive. This took also 4 days from my previous re-submition as mention.

Then on Valentines day 2 days later I received approval.

I was stressed but i stayed put, I have been just hanging around very good cheap airbnbs in Saigon and having tinder dates which kept me occupied 😀.

Good luck and ask for more details if anything.

Just about to apply for soft power DTV and have a few questions:

1. Is it possible to find the current waiting time before approval for various locations? I have some flexibility on locations - but would prefer not to have to spend more than 10 days there.

2. If I apply at Ho Chi Minh City, do I have to stay there? I'd rather go somewhere else (still within the country).

3. If yes can I go somewhere else and it gets approved could I go get the stamp say 3 days later? Just worried they'll approve it and it will take me a day or 2 to get back if I go elsewhere.

Thanks 🙏

Can you still apply for soft power DTV visa in Malaysia in person?

Hi all,

I just had my Soft power DTV rejected in the Taipei embassy, they said a 2 week cookery course was not enough to get approved...I can try another embassy and do an online application as they don't leave a record. I'm quite disappointed as so many seem to have been approved for Soft power.

Successful Application in Taipei Via Medical / Dental route took 2 days.

I've got a couple of appointments booked in and took letter of my treatment plan.

And obviously met the other criteria for "Soft Power" from there Website...

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