@Max ******

also, an actual rejection or a refusal to take application and/or request for more documents. Some on here say they are rejected when they technically were not

Anonymous participant - they quickly looked at mine when I submitted. They were only interested in employment letter and bank documents (submitted 6 months)

You need to contact the embassy in Manila

Anonymous participant - What I saw, some people were not rejected, but when they returned to pick up the visa, they were informed they needed to submit more documents, so they needed to get those documents and return with them. So it wasn’t a rejection at that time, it was a delay though, as they had to get the additional documents and wait a few more days for the final decision.

Anonymous participant Also, when I picked up my visa, there were others, returning that they did not give the visa to, but instead, asked for more documents.

Anonymous participant - That is a possibility, but doubt it. I believe the “proof of presence” requirement is more for the e-visa process, as a measure to see if you are actually in the country where you are submitting your documents online. When I applied in Phnom Penh, I gave them a copy of my Cambodian apartment rental agreement and they seemed confused why I was supplying them documents to show I am in Cambodia

No, you need to wait until your pick up date. Going back early will confuse them, as the people you interact with are different than the people making the decisions.

Can’t work and volunteer work is considered work

@Paul ******

- My bad. Have only been through 1 land border in the last 9 years here in Southeast Asia. Just landing in Bangkok

@Elías *******

don’t you need to show 500k with the soft power options as well? If so, assume it has to do with showing the needed documents that one might not have as a freelancer