Anonymous participant 267 The oddest thing to me is that there is a standard set of required documents for soft power applications, but then each embassy is allowed to modify those or tack on additional requirements. For example, the standard says 3 months bank proof of 500,000, but some embassies are asking for 6 months. Kinda crazy that embassies are allowed to ask for things not included in the standard requirements.

Ya.... KL. Advised by my agent, and then read everything about KL online after I had arrived. I personally wouldn't recommend it as you need additional documents as per their embassy requirements (

The 2 non-standard ones for soft power applications:

5. Proof of prolonged residence in Thailand for at least 6 months, such as a condominium rental

7. Proof of salary slip/monthly income for the last 6 months.

Definitely possible. This is what I've done, hopefully those will suffice as proof of 6-months accommodation

Anonymous participant 398 Ya KL is exception. Other embassies (from what I've read) aren't asking for this, or at most, some hotel booking but certainly not for 6 months

ScenicPersimmon526 Title deed + blue books are in Thailand. Agent didn't tell me these were needed, and I take responsibility for not having digital copies in phone or on Google Drive.

AirBNB booking and flight for Malaysia. I read that most embassies later request all pages in passport, which includes exit / entry stamp, but status is still "pending document check" and no request for further documents

I applied in Chiang Mai on July 31st, then flew to KL on Sunday (Aug 3). They still haven't asked for proof of location (exit/entry stamp)

RAK THAI LANGUAGE SCHOOL — done through Hand to Hand Combat in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Not sure why they recommended I come to KL as it is the most difficult embassy to get approval from. Apparently the agent didn't realize they required extra docs compared to standard list most embassies want