Continuing to find ways to show foreign transfers to immigration…. A Swift payment from First Direct in UK directly to Bangkok Bank shows up as follows in Bangkok Bank. Does immigration recognise this as a overseas foreign transaction.

Hi everyone,

I couldn't find this information neither on the Hanoi embassy's website nor by searching in the group.

How recent should the bank statements be at time of appplication? I.e. 3 days, 5 days, or 2 weeks?

Thanks!

The Thai embassy does not usually provide reasons when a DTV visa is rejected. Because of this, applicants cannot confirm whether the rejection is related to the supporting documents. In our case, I applied for a DTV visa through Muay Thai Fever gym in Chiang Mai, but the application was rejected. The gym informed us that they could not provide a full refund in this situation

When applying for non O 90 day visa in the UK are joint account statements ok or do they have to be in my name only? thanks in advance

I am in Vietnam (Hanoi) now finalizing DTV business owner application) and have a question about brokerage accounts, I’m using to only store cash.

I have a Robinhood account and my cash has been sitting there for a year with no investments earning 4% interest. It shows it 100% cash on the statements. Anyone have experience in how to present this since it’s not a “traditional” bank? Do I need some kind of cover letter, or additional evidence? Thank you! 🙏

Approved. Soft skills. Muay Thai. Cambodia. German Passport.

Applied: Friday August 8th

Approved: Wednesday evening August 27th

I've been living in Thailand since 2013. Mostly on Marriage Visa and extensions, but the past 2 years a mix between border runs ( 60 day arrival stamps ) and 1 year ED-Visa.

I chose Muay Thai Fever for documents. They did advice to go to basically any country other than Cambodia, because they are known to be difficult. But, I was a bit stubborn. I've been wanting to visit Cambodia / Angkor Wat for years already and decided to stay in Siem Reap for the time. If push comes to shove, I'd just try again in Vietnam.

I also used Issa Compass to handle all the paperwork and submit the documents. Very reasonable price + money back guarantee if I get declined. No brainer for me.

I provided Issa Compass with all documentation and they submitted everything Friday August 8th. I should mention, I already have 2 Bank accounts in Thailand. Both were way under 500k. I topped "sleeper" account up to 500k in May of this year...so about 3 months prior to applying. I gave Issa 6 months worth of statements with almost no transactions except the 500k deposit in May.

The following week I was asked if I can provide a different bank statement "to make my case stronger". I provided my everyday account statement, also 6 months...but balance always around 20k. ( I hold most my assets in crypto and convert to THB as needed ).

They agreed to use that bank account as well, eventhough it was way below 500k.

A few days passed, and I was asked when I opened those accounts and which Visa. ( I was surprised and scared by those questions ). I provided pictures of my Visas for ~8 years ago ( mind you, I have a new passport since then as well ).

Then another few days later, they wanted some other document from Muay Thai Fever gym. They explained usually its not needed ( Cambodia apparently is the only embassy that asks for this one specific document ). I forwarded the information to my Agent Issa Compass. They understood the explanation.

Another ~2 weeks passed and I got the Approved! Email.

Without the Visa agent / Issa Compass I would have failed surely. I assume some?all? Visa agents have a direct line of communication with the embassy to handle missing paperwork. Whereas a normal applicant would possibly just get a rejection with or without explanation.

Hey guys! My history of transactions of the last 6 months from Revolut, is super long, like over 100 pages, a lot of small transactions like grabs etc, is it ok to upload that? Thanks

When submitting bank statements. Are people blanking out the non related purchases etc. / editing them. Or submitting complete bank statements untouched?

Example. Blacking out non related transactions.

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Did anyone deal with translating their bank statement? Mine is in german and banks at home make it so difficult to translate 🫩

TIA for any advice 🙏🏼

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?