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Can a freelancer applying for a DTV Visa in Thailand without income from their app receive any guidance?

DTV Visa Freelancing in Thailand Visa Application Process Required Documentation Phone App Development Income Requirements Bank Statement for Visa

Aug 29, 2024

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

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Has anyone applied for a DTV Visa as a freelancer with "Phone App Development" as their primary freelance activity?

I'm planning to launch my app soon and have high hopes for its success. However, it won't be generating income by the time I apply for the DTV Visa. 

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice on applying for a DTV Visa as a freelancer, specifically in phone app development, despite not generating income from their app at the time of application. Comments suggest that having a registered business and demonstrating financial stability through bank statements are crucial for the application process, as there is no strict income requirement.

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Seb ********

Do you have a registered company or any documentation that you are a sole proprietor of your business? That’ll be the key in this situation. You can prove the finances with a simple account statement, they don’t care about income.

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

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@Seb *******

no. Do you think I need to register a company? Isn't it enough if I say that I am a freelancer and that's what I am working on?

2 years ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant You can apply as a freelancer

2 years ago

Seb ********

@Andi **********

you can not apply as a freelancer who has no track record of operating a real business or income from your business source to prove you’re working (usually proof of income isn’t required with a business registration). Otherwise everybody could do it and just come up with some unverifiable story. It’s easy to get a DTV but not THAT easy. 😬

2 years ago

Andi ***********

@Seb *******

He has evidence of work but limited income, he can indeed apply as similar successful applicants have done. I know 2 people who were approved in the same situation. He is not applying as a registered business. His income comes via the app sales which can be proved

2 years ago

Sam *********

@Andi **********

whaich embassy? i have proven affiliate income but no registration

2 years ago

Andi ***********

@Sam ********

local Thai Embassy, you show how you make an income online.,

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

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@Seb *******

my app is published already. Recently published, though.

Otherwise my wife has an Etsy story operating for 3 years. Not much income, but operating for sobre time already.

2 years ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant Contact the embassy you will apply to, for the exact paperwork you need. Embassies do differ in what they need for approval.

2 years ago

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Andi ***********

There is no income requirement, you show what you are doing for work. The 500K THB bank statement ensures you can support yourself for 6 months comfortably.

2 years ago

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Andi ***********

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