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Do I need to focus on my employment contract salary for the Thailand DTV visa, or can I include freelance income?

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With employment contract are they looking at the salary to be the main source of said minimum? Asking because I have an official employment contract that is not full time and I also have private freelance contracts. I file taxes (USA) as a freelancer/my own business but also include this contract as an employee.

I’ve heard being employed by a company is a bit easier to file for DTV. However I have higher income from several sources being a private contractor.

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The user is inquiring whether the salary from their employment contract should be the primary source of income when applying for the Thailand Digital nomad visa (DTV), given they also have private freelance contracts. They mention having filed taxes as a freelancer and suggest that being employed might simplify the visa process, despite earning a higher income from freelancing. Comments from others recommend providing comprehensive documentation including banking statements, contracts, client letters, and tax returns to support their application.
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Janina ******************
Janina ******************
Im a freelancer/independent contractor/ own my own business. I applied in Washington DC. I was asked for additional docs twice. I was approved 16 days after submission. Here is what I gave them:

Cover letter

6 months personal account checking statements. Only one month showed more than $15k.

6months business savings account showing more than $15k for 6 months.

All of my active contracts.

Letters from my clients stating they are ok with me working remote in Thailand.

My business articles of organization

3 months worth of deposits in my business checking account

They asked for pay slips

I provided my clients last check to me (I get paid weekly)

They asked for tax docs and business registration

I provided 2024 tax return

Certified business registration.

I am also listed as the sponsor for my 21 year old daughter who is coming in on a soft power (seminars).

Hope this helps.
Tammi *****
Tammi *****
Supply those certifications from various engagements. If through Upwork, you can download certificate of work through the platform. Or, ask 2-3 of your clients to create (or you can create for them) and have them sign, some cert you work with them, how long, how much etc or simply, invoices.
Tim ********
Tim ********
Bank statements.

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