The email they sent me when I got my DTV literally said to always carry a copy to show to the Immigration officers upon request.

@Sean *********

yeah, that's even better, if the OP is over 50 y/o.

It's written on the Embassy website.

No, it's not. Try with another browser and also make sure that the documents you're uploading are in one of the supported formats, such as PDF.

So, if you can, maybe applying at another consulate/embassy where they don't ask that could be better. Otherwise, book a fully refundable hotel stay(s) then.

@Shirin ***

Not always. There are still many people (like those from my country) who are not elegible for the 60-day visa exemption entry at all.

Applying in Malaysia? Aren't you? So far, that I know, Malaysia is the sole country where they ask for that requirement, which if you ask me, is utterly nonsensical. Why? I'm a digital nomad, so I'm not living more than 1 maybe 2 months in the same place. I like moving and exploring new places. Said so, I wasn't asked for such a kind of lease when I applied for my DTV.

So I recommend you to get the DTV.

That WASN'T a visa on arrival (VOA), which is good for only 15 days.

Now, about the entry rejection, nowadays they're getting stricter and want people who plan to stay for the mid or long term to do it on proper visas.

@Federico *********

it totally depends on each embassy. Seoul and Tokyo were notorious for only allowing citizens and residents to apply, whereas in South East Asia and Taiwan anybody, including tourists, are more than welcomed to apply.