Hi all, just a quick question. I am planning to apply for the dtv when I have handed my notice in for my current employer. I intend to work freelance on the weekends over the next 6 months to build a stronger application( I know this is not ideal as income will be quite low each month from this but better than nothing.) Would it be a red flag when providing my most recent bank statement as my last pay from the company will likely be on it. Is it likely they will query this? Applying through London embassy for reference

hi does the London embassy require a minimum amount for proof of income each month? I’m planning to switch to remote work (currently full time employed in a job that wouldn’t allow this) and become a freelancer/online tutor in the near future once I have saved up the 500,000 THB from my current job but worried that my monthly income will be too low to begin with until I build up a clientele and I won’t have a convincing application. I was considering doing tutoring on the weekends but again this would only bring in a small amount of income per month until I can make it more of a full time thing.

Just got my visa approved email via London embassy, 9 months with Muay Thai at Fitfac Ekkamai

Submitted 3 months of bank statements with over 11k GBP, & driving license for proof of current address

- Applied - 28th March morning

- Asked for a cropped version of my photo & flight ticket from airline directly to Thailand - 28th March 4pm

- Asked for boarding pass and exit stamp of last leaving Thailand - 31st March 4.45pm (went through E-gates so didn't have exit stamp and explained this on the pdf I submitted with boarding pass)

- Updated to "Pending Approval" - 2nd April

- Approved - 8th April 7.30pm

Hey, all - first of all, thanks so much to everyone who has shared their experiences and offered assistance in this group - I've been going through it with a fine tooth comb and the info was gold 🙏 my application was approved and I'm now in Chiangmai!

Given the fact that the majority of my funds are in an ISA and I was requested extra documents around this subject, I wanted to share my experience (with the London Embassy) if anyone else faces this concern:

Wednesday 12th Feb: Submitted application (soft power, London Embassy)

Friday 14th Feb: requested extra documents (better quality and cropped photo [my bad], 30 day statement from a personal account)

NOTE: I'd already provided 6 months of statements from a personal savings account (HSBC) and the annual letter from another bank (Cynergy) with the majority of my funds (in an ISA) - together, this came to over 500k THB.

I had a nightmare trying to obtain an actual statement from Cynergy bank as ISAs work differently (so they say), so after a lot of back-and-forth, I provided the Embassy with the following:

Tuesday 18th Feb: Submitted cover letter explaining that I could not get a 30-day statement for my cash ISA as my bank can't provide this, so I have provided the following:

* Transaction history

* Savings deposit details

* Account deposit details

(the sum was over the 500k THB requirement and it stated that it was an annual ISA, with dates, etc.)

THANKFULLY this was enough - I was so concerned that I couldn't provide an actual bank statement (as with current accounts) but with the letter explaining things, and the supporting documents, it was approved the next day (Wednesday 19th Feb)

For anyone applying in the UK, the London Embassy were super quick and would 100% recommend. I hope this helps for anyone else who might have the same situation as I did 🙃

P.S. PRINT YOUR VISA! The immigration officer at Chiangmai was very lovely but asked to physically see my visa. I'd already printed it, as well as my muay thai docs (although he didn't ask to see this and there's nothing in the remarks about softpower)

Has anyone applied for a DTV visa Muay Thai from London or another embassy that has not been registered by the thai authorities but has a letter from the gym confirming that’s where they’re attending?

Anyone from UK applied via London embassy recently? How did it go, and how long did it take? I've just applied

When applying for the DTV and showing the bank statements for the proof of 500k baht, can the money be split across two accounts or must it all be sitting in one account for 6 months before submitting the application? UK citizen applying via London embassy.

When applying at London embassy for soft power DTV Muay Thai it says employment status i am currently unemployed with no income but substantial savings in crypto/bank

even when you choose the unemployed option it still asks for annual income any advice what to put .. there is a “no income” option or a “below $20,000” and other options with higher income brackets

Not sure what to put if i put below 20,000 will they want to see further proof of that income even if it is soft power

will i risk being denied the visa if i choose the no income option even though it is soft power and i have the 500,000 available

Has anyone successfully obtained a DTV from the London embassy whilst holding a METV. I know somebody was denied in Hanoi but each embassy is different. Thanks.

I have FINALLY applied for the DTV visa from London embassy (online ofc!) I will keep you updated with my application and if I get accepted or not 🙏🏼 wish me luck!!! 🇹🇭🙏🏼