DTV Visa Approved Los Angeles 24 hour turnaround.

DTV – Soft Power (Thai Culinary Classes, 6 month)

Actually surprised by the 24 hour turnaround for approval, applied yesterday Jan 4th, approved on Jan 5th.

No additional documents requested.

Employment status: Student

Funds: More than sufficient

Documents uploaded:

Passport, Selfie, Acceptance letter, 3 months of bank statements with opening and closing balances highlighted, and a California Driver's license as proof of current location.

Almost surprisingly easy.

FYI—

To all DTV E–Visa applicants in the Western region of USA (consular jurisdiction of the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles):

the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles has Updated their DTV E–Visa Financial Requirements as of December 3, 2025:

it is Now = USD $17,000.- Dollars, unlike at the Thai Embassy in DC or the Thai Consulates in Chicago or New York, where it is still USD $16,000.- Dollars

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anyone know anything about applying from Los Angeles?

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For those who applied at Los Angeles: did they ASK for the full bank statement or just the front page with balance as I’m seeing approvals with just the front page.

Applying through USA consulate Los Angeles.

Application submitted Dec 7th

Request for more documentation Dec 13th

Sent in my further requested documents on Dec 14

I still haven't heard anything as of Dec 20th.

It seems like most people are seeing faster turn around times after document request than me. Any advice or experience? I don't fly until Jan 20th, so maybe they are delaying until closer to the fly date? I'd rather just have it settled...

Thank you

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