@Greg *******

They could ask on arrival.

They just want to see you have a balance of 500k in the account you submitted.

Anonymous participant Ok,so you going to have to convince them of a long term plan. Soft Power is the most misused option and it seems they are no longer easily giving a DTV without proof of a long term plan

@Greg *******

It is in line with your recent findings at the recent nomad events you attended. Tokyo embassy ask similar questions.

Others have been told also they can not have a TIN.

Did you apply with a 6 -12 month course? Staying 5 years on a short course is what is being looked at. They may give you a METV.

it says 3 but they likely ask for more, I just gave 6 straight away to avoid request for more. I cut n pasted my statements to show salary deposits and just a few withdrawals and expenditures. You can present what info you are comfortable with but they will want to see employer income deposits. If you are applying for Soft power Inc employer info, Taipei requires that even if not posted on their site

@Shandy *******

I think that is part of it. I had my interview in Taipei and they had my record of visa-free visits and asked about them. Another reason is that the region is most popular for fraudulent applications via agents, especially SE Asia. Although that seems to be on the decline now with the online only application.

Anonymous participant 958 Cambodia is taking 4-6 weeks to approve. Due to the ongoing dispute it is quicker to apply nearby. As far as I know, a final balance of 500K with 6 months of statements is ok there.

There is no minimum income requirement. You meet the financial requirements.