How can i void my old visa ? Do I have to back to Tokyo ? I’m in Ho Chi Minh now .

Hi there! I've been asking some questions here a few times, read loads of posts, and that was helpful. I just had the great new : got approved! So I thought I would share my experience. I'm talking about the french embassy here.

I applied on the 21st of July from Paris embassy for the soft power Muay Thai.

Got asked extra documents on the 18th of August.

Send it to them on the 19th and got approved about 1 hour later.

On their website it says they can take up to a month, which was exactly the time they took for me. Another person on the group applied there on the same date as me and also got approved today. So yes be patient. They are easy to reach over email, they respond quickly... I tried multiple times to get them through the phone and never had any chance, but then I saw on one of their email they said if you wanna call them it's only on tuesdays from 2 to 4pm.

The documents I had to send were the basics : picture of my passeport, picture of me, invitation letter from the gym, bank statements for 3 months.

The extra documents they asked were : License from the gym (I was the 1st one from there applying in Paris so maybe that's why), a proof of payment for the courses and my bank statement again.

For those who wonders because its different from one embassy to another, so i'm talking only about Paris :

- 6 months course is enough. I had a letter saying that I booked for 6 months, and the receipt for the payment I made which was not for the whole 6 months.

- they asked my bank statement again because I sent them only a paper signed from my bank saying how much money I have in my account, without saying for how long I've had it. What they want is 15000k each months for 3 months.

- I read in the group a lot of confusion about what to put in "place of issue of your passeport". I put FRANCE instead of the city written on my passeport. I contacted the embassy who said both are fine.

Like many people said in the group already : DOUBLE CHECK YOUR INFORMATION before submitting. I put all the info by myself and then when I uploaded the picture of my passeport, it automatically changed some dates... so BE CAREFULL!

I used the website ilovepdf to merged all the documents together and compressed, super easy and free.

I'm really bad with paperwork and I hate it, however I found it really easy to apply, the documents they ask are pretty basic... so I do not think paying a tierce person to do it for you is necessary.

I did book my flight ticket before applying because I thought I had to since they ask for it... but I read in the group that you can put any flight number, which I think is better because it was really stressful to not get the visa on time even tho I gave it some extra time. But I did see here that some people has been ask for the actual flight.

Now I'm flying on sunday and if i'm correct I just need to print my VISA and do my TDAC.

Hello everyone,

I applied for a Thai Digital Nomad (DT) visa from Pakistan. I submitted all the required documents, including my bank statements, contracts with U.S. clients, and proof of payment. After two weeks, my application status changed to "Processing Pending Approval," and I continued to wait.

After a total of 45 days with no updates, I assumed my visa might not be approved, so I decided to travel to Bali. Just one day after arriving in Bali, I received an email from the Thai embassy inviting me for an interview—scheduled two days later. Unfortunately, I missed that interview.I been To Thailand 6 Times and stay there Longer everytime.

Now I’m wondering:

Is there any way I can attend the interview or continue the visa process from the Thai embassy in Indonesia?

I’ve already booked accommodation in Bali for two months, and I’ve also paid for a motorbike rental.

If anyone has experienced something similar or has any suggestions, I’d really appreciate your advice.

Thank you!

Visa Approved

I submitted my application on the 14th from Indonesia (Jakarta embassy) around 4pm.

I got the approval email 4 hours ago.

No extra documents required.

Submitted 6 months of bank statements and only the last one with the 500K THB. Proof of the services I provide and proof of LLC incorporation.

I applied through the London embassy. After they requested e-tickets to Thailand and a stamped bank statement from a local branch, I spent a lot of money to purchase the ticket and convert my dollars from my Wise account into pounds. Then they told me I needed to renew my UK visa because it did not have enough validity remaining.

I have been on a post-graduate visa in the UK for almost two years, and there are a few months left on it. Nowhere on their website does it state how much validity is required on my UK visa, and they are refusing to refund my money.

Is there any way around this? Is it possible to apply through the embassy of another country without actually being in that country?

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) at the Thai Embassy in Jakarta.

Does anyone know if they accept sponsorship for the financial requirement?

Specifically, can I use my father’s bank statement together with a sponsorship letter and proof of relationship, instead of my own bank statement?

If you’ve done this or know someone who has, please share your experience.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all! Sorry if this has been answered repeatedly but couldn't find an answer.

I'm currently on my 2nd year of ED visa and was planning on getting the DTV next year after the current ED runs out. However I might not have enough saved up to qualify for the DTV (because it needs to be in my account 3 months prior).

At this moment the plan is to go for a 3rd year ED visa, but I have read that it might reflect negatively and result in a DTV visa rejection.

We love Thailand, really feel at home and would love to stay longer. However I'm unsure about what's the best course of action at this moment.

Any advice is appreciated, thank you kindly!

have two questions regarding the DTV visa process:

1. I paid the visa fee on July 9 and submitted all documents on July 17, but the status is still "under review." I’ve seen people say it can take anywhere from 2 days to over a month depending on the embassy, but does anyone know the official processing time?

2. Regarding the 500,000 THB financial requirement: In the official checklist, it says the funds must be inibank account for 3 months. However, about two months ago, I emailed the embassy and asked if I could use money from a Thai money market fund (mutual fund), and they replied that it’s fine to sell the fund at the time of application, as long as the money is under my name. Now I'm reading completely different things, and I’m confused.

I’m honestly quite stressed about this process and really hope I won’t get rejected.

If I do get denied, can I apply again at a different embassy (like in Vietnam), or will it already be flagged in the system?ץ

Thanks In advance 🙏🙏

Need Advice: DTV Visa Rejected – What Now?

Hi everyone,

I recently applied for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as a Dutch national, under the Thai Soft Power Activities category (Muay Thai training). I submitted my application to the Thai embassy in The Hague, but unfortunately it was rejected.

Here’s what I submitted:

1. Biometric passport page

2. Recent passport photo

3. Bank statement (over 500,000 THB in my name, held for 3+ months)

4. Proof of residence

5. Muay Thai gym documentation

I initially uploaded the standard documentation provided by the Muay Thai gym. After submission, the embassy specifically asked for “a certificate issued to the school/gym from the Office of Boxing Sport Board, Sports Authority of Thailand.”

The gym was surprised, as they claimed this was already included. Still, they issued a new cover letter explaining their compliance with all relevant government bodies. I uploaded that — but even after submitting the extra explanation, the visa was rejected.

It seems the reason for rejection is linked to the Muay Thai documentation, despite all efforts.

My flight to Thailand is booked for September 1st, and I’m now unsure what to do:

1. Re-apply with another Muay Thai gym

2. Apply under the Workation category instead (I meet all requirements)

3. Go to Vietnam or another nearby country and apply from there

Has anyone dealt with a similar issue? Any advice would be hugely appreciated — especially before I spend another €350 on a new application.

Thanks in advance!

Hi there! For the DTV visa regarding the 500k baht requirement, does it work if this money is split between multiple bank accounts, as long as they are all under your name?

Doesn’t want to do international transfers and lose commission money in the process just to have all in once place. Unless it’s absolutely necessary

Will be applying from the Taipei embassy for reference