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How long does it take to get DTV visa approval for freelancers in Thailand?

Feb 18, 2025
4 days ago
UPDATE: Today, 18 Feb 5.12PM My visa got approved!! Goodluck everyone! As promised I’ll make a detailed video on all the docs I submitted which would help self employed freelancers like me!

Abit worried about my DTV status for softpower, muay thai, applied in HCMC.

Feb 10 5.30pm - submitted

Feb 13 12pm - additional documents requested ( 6 months statement and proof of income) I’m a freelance graphics designer and am worried they think im sus for applying via softpower, but i did provide proof of income with invoices attached and my portfolio, indicating i want to learn muay thai during my free time whilst working my job.

Feb 13 11pm - submitted additional documents requested

Feb 18 today - still pending document check…

Is this normal for it to take so long? Losing hope… been seeing people get moved to pending approval within like 3 working days…
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user celebrated the approval of their DTV visa after a detailed application process while expressing concerns about the time it took, especially considering their freelance status as a graphics designer. They shared their timeline of submissions and additional document requests, highlighting a concern about being deemed suspicious for applying under the softpower category while wanting to engage in Muay Thai training. The community responded with reassurances about the normalcy of the timeline, noting that approvals can take anywhere from 3 to 20 business days, particularly when additional documents are submitted.
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Just ****
Applied on 10th in HCM, status changed to Pending Approval just one hour ago. Good luck!
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@Just ***
did they ask u for additional documents btw? And did u do softpower muay thai?
Anonymous *************
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@Just ***
lucky you! Congrats and thank u!
Jay *****
Hey, same as you. Applied on the 10th in HCMC and also waiting.
Anonymous *************
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@Jay ****
did they ask u for additional documents
Jay *****
Anonymous participant yep same as you, some docs that I sent already
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@Jay ****
what day and time did u send?
Jay *****
Participant(e) anonyme on the 10th around 3pm, I'm now on pending for approval same as the other person who commented
Meaw ************
Its normal , dont worry

Our customers doing Muay thai DTV with us have 3-14 business day 😊
Maksym ***********
That's only 2 working days they not looked into your documents. It can be 20 days and still will be ok...
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@Maksym **********
thanks for assurance
Jeremy *****
You applied basically 5.5 business days ago give it time to process 🤘

As well as they asked for more documents so yeah be patient it's not an overnight deal .
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@Jeremy ****
thanks for assurance
Jeremy *****
Don't get worked up they'll have you taken care of soon 🤘