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What are the steps and requirements for applying for a Soft Power DTV visa for a cooking academy in Thailand?

Feb 19, 2025
4 days ago
Hi All hope this helps,

So I applied on the 3rd Feb but uploaded all the documents prior arriving accept for the proof of current location where I submitted Airbnb reservation and photo of my passport stamp from the day of entry along with the rest of the uploaded documents. I applied for Soft Power DTV in Vietnam HCM. The soft power was cooking academy course in bangkok.

I have been asked. For additional 6 months bank statements after I only given 4 months and proof of employment while I ticked not employed and no salary. This took 4 days.

When I re-uploaded additional docs I have been asked 4 days later for more info about my cooking course. I provided initially document from the academy saying I paid, and the length letter saying its 6 months course with 20 lessons spread over the 6 months, company details and some Thai document from the academy. I have added photos from their website and the cooking timetable of all the cooking lessons for the the whole year which I asked from the academy and they were very responsive. This took also 4 days from my previous re-submition as mention.

Then on Valentines day 2 days later I received approval.

I was stressed but i stayed put, I have been just hanging around very good cheap airbnbs in Saigon and having tinder dates which kept me occupied πŸ˜€.

Good luck and ask for more details if anything.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post recounts a user's experience applying for a Soft Power DTV visa in Vietnam for a cooking academy in Bangkok. It details the steps taken, including uploading necessary documents and responding to requests for additional information like bank statements and proof of their cooking course. The user shared that their application went through after several rounds of document submission and lasted about 6 days in total. They received approval on Valentine's Day and acknowledged the process was stressful but manageable. Commenters congratulated the user and inquired about the cooking academy they attended and the specifics of the visa requirements.
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Torsten *********
Did you show them a fly ticket to Thailand too?
Radim *****************
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Lee *******
Congrats
Gigi ****
Does the additional 6 months also require the 500k baht in the account?
Radim *****************
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@Gigi ***
obviously
Hushington *******
Hey congratulations, did you do the Bangkok cooking academy ? And how much where the classes and how often ?
Radim *****************
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@Hushington ******
contact them and they will help you with all the paperwork, and prices
Radim *****************
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@Hushington ******
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Sascha **********
Congrats! What did you upload in terms of proof of employment to satisfy their requirements, since you are unemployed?
Radim *****************
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@Sascha *********
letter saying the I ended work in September, 4 payslips from the last 4 months, and my business profile where I showed that I'm still the owner of the business but not employed.
Max ********
Great, congrats! Which cooking school did you use?
Radim *****************
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@Max *******
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Kannan **************
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