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What is your experience with Mumbai/Delhi consulate after applying for DTV Visa?
I’m planning to apply soon from the Mumbai consulate, and I’m seeing a few post’s about Mumbai consulate rejecting freelancer’s application. I work as a freelance motion designer, and I meet all the criteria. Is New-Delhi Consulate any better? Not sure if someone living in the Maharashtra jurisdiction can apply from the New Delhi consulate. If someone has experience or doing the same, let me know!
Just approved for the workation dtv multiple entry from hcmc after 14 days! 😄(1 month seasoning period 2 million deposit from ledger)
5 days from submission I was asked for more documents eg 2 years tax filings proof of income,I could not provide tax filings as the airbnb company had not been active the duration of the 2 years, I would suggest you provide every piece of documentation you can find but also using ChatGPT to help you organise them that was the biggest help during my preparation
I think the biggest help was my balance exceeded the 500k by a long shot the funds was only deposited into a revolut account 1 month prior from my ledger account and I provided a paper trial for this and also statements of my remaining balance within the ledger.
I am studying Thai in a private school and have the Ed visa that needs to be extended every 90 days at immigration. Has anyone recently done the extension at immigration? Did the officer test you on your language skills? I am attending class and studying but worried as I am a slow learner.
Arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday morning — immigration took less than a minute. Got my 6-month stamp through my DTV (since 2024), no questions asked. Completed the TDAC one day before departure, so everything was smooth.
The journey from Malta via Istanbul couldn’t have gone better. Both Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways delivered an excellent travel experience.
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