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Can a self-employed business owner with a new US LLC successfully apply for a visa in Thailand from Ho Chi Minh City?

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Hi everyone,

Has anyone applied recently through Ho Chi Minh City as a self-employed business owner with a relatively new company?

I operate through a US LLC that was established in March this year, so the company will only be about 4–5 months old when I apply. I currently have one client, but I can provide invoices, proof of payments, a client agreement, a support letter from the client, business bank statements, EIN documentation, and other company documents.

My main concern is whether a recently established company with only one client could be viewed as weak evidence, even if the income is reasonably high, legitimate and well documented.

Has anyone been approved in a similar situation? Or would you recommend applying under a different DTV category (such as Soft Power) instead?

Any recent experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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The post discusses a self-employed business owner operating through a newly established US LLC, seeking advice on the visa application process in Thailand from Ho Chi Minh City. The owner expresses concerns about the legitimacy of their company due to its recent establishment and having only one client, despite having substantial documentation to support their case. A commenter shares a positive experience related to similar circumstances, indicating that having one client with reasonable income and proper documentation might be sufficient for approval.
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I know similar approved in Vietnam last year. You have a client with reasonable income and relevant documentation so it is fine.

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