@Tony **********

I'd suggest you get an agent to help with entry, the owner of this group is one. If they think they can get you entry they'll let you know. Once here, they can assist you with getting a proper visa as well.

@Dca ****

Vancouver consulate was great to deal with, helpful and responsive. When we applied at the end of July, my husband, main DTV holder, was approved in a couple of hours. My dependant was less then 24 hrs.

It you search in the group for Canada or even Ottawa you'll see a few comments. We applied through Vancouver but that was last July and a lot has changed since then.

OrangeLion756 It's not a scam when the website for the Thai embassy in KL clearly lists the requirements. They have a DTV checklist that you can download that states exactly what they are asking you to provide, it's item 9. It has also been discussed in this group. The information was out there, unfortunately you missed it while doing your research where to apply. Your only option is to try and get the embassies your deal with to provide you copies of what's required. If you can't do that, you'll be rejected. Not all embassies have this requirement so you need to do research if you decide to apply elsewhere. Hopefully better luck next time if you can't make this application work.

If the embassy you apply through asks for documents you can't just "pass through without fulfilling" the request. Malaysia has been known to be one of the strictest places to apply even as far back as last fall. You can try to write a letter stating why you can't provide those items but are probably better off to take loss on the fee and apply elsewhere.

We did similar, we left for about 6 weeks, and had no issues or questions returning.

When we applied in July 24, we only had to provide 1 month statement. The Vancouver consulate is very responsive so you can email them to ask if you are based Manitoba west.

If you do a quick search in the group, both Vietnam and Jakarta seem to be the go to embassies in the area. The biggest issue will be getting a course that is accepted, some aren't so you'll need to pick one that's "real". You would both have to register and pay for the course so it would be cheaper to just have one on the course and other as a dependent, assuming you can provide the marriage license, etc. That would mean you'd need a longer stay where you choose as the main DTV holder would have to apply first and once approved, then the dependant would apply.

@Raymie *******

You can't apply in person. All embassies went online effective January 1, 2025. Most, including Canada were online only back in 2021. If you are Mb, Ab, BC use the Vancouver consulate. They are helpful and responsive so ask any questions you may have.

@Gary **********

curious, do you think it's any more abused then the Ed or volunteer visas are/were?