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Have American self-employed individuals received the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

Cen ******
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Have any American self employed people people received the DTV?
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The conversation discusses the experience of American self-employed individuals applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. One user shares their ongoing application process with the Chicago consulate, mentioning requests for various documentation, while others confirm successful applications through different embassies. Participants also provide tips on documentation, such as having an LLC and preparing extensive proof of work.
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Enricka ********
Enricka ********
I'm applying in Malaysia and let you know.
Tom *****
Tom *****
IF you have an LLC., same me, bring all Paper what you have, i show 30 Copys of Papers... i show a list of my customers... if i need show or not, i not know, but i show it.. good luck for you
Packard *******
Packard *******
Yes they have.
Kimberly ********
Kimberly ********
Yeah I have! From the DC embassy.
David ********
David ********
@Kimberly *******
I mean example of the employement contract and example of the letter from work that mentions you can work remotely
Kimberly ********
Kimberly ********
@David *******
For sure. I posted this in another Thai visa page…

“Just got DTV approved!

USA-based. Washington DC embassy. Single-member LLC. Contract video editor.

Applied: August 15

Documentation requested: September 4

I forgot to include a letter stating my name, job description, digital nomad/remote, length of employment. I will attach pic of the template I used. I also included how I do my work remotely.

Approved: September 5

Funds:

- The full $16k wasn’t in my bank account until the beginning of August so I didn’t have an official bank statement showing the balance. I went to my bank and got a Letter of Standing showing my balance. I also supplied screenshots of the last month of my bank account (nothing redacted).

- I sent copies of a couple invoices, the invoice receipt after being paid, screenshots of my business bank account showing the payment being deposited (highlighted), as well as, highlighted deposits from my personal banking showing the transfer of payment from my business account to my personal.

Proof of Work:

Sent in my resume, screenshots of emails from clients stating the nature of my work (for clients I didn’t have contracts with), contracts from other clients, and screenshots of my portfolio:

Additional documents:

- I started my own business in April so I provided screenshots of an email between me and a client where I stated I was switching from my personal email to my work email.

- Certification of Formation

- Official document that contained my EIN

Further requested documentation:

- In the letter I stated my name, my job title, the scope of work I do, how I perform my work digitally, as well as stating that I was a business owner and referred them to the page in my original document submission that showed proof of ownership of my company.

I’m attaching the template I used for the letter of proof of work. I did not use the bottom part stating my current clients though.”
David ********
David ********
@Evan *******
I'm still waiting. I own my own business so I submitted docs approving myself to work remotely lol. Their so vauge with what they want I was just assuming they'd come back with a request for more docs. Been waiting since Aug. 29
Evan ********
Evan ********
@David *******
did this work out for you? Did you get DTV approved? What proof of business contracts/activity did you submit or were requested?
Kimberly ********
Kimberly ********
@David *******
I’ve heard of other people doing the same thing as you and got approved! I hope they get back to you soon. Which embassy did you apply through? Might not hurt to send an email.
David ********
David ********
@Kimberly *******
that is a lot better than what I submitted. I kind of just submitted some BS like ya, this is my business, I approved myself to work remotely.

This is extremely helpful. Thank you!
David ********
David ********
@Kimberly *******
hey… so can you give us some details on what you submitted for the employment contract to yourself and employment contract to yourself?
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
@David *******
I am from Australia (run my own company), in Jakarta all she seemed to care about is the letter saying I could work remotely. Whether was my company or not she didn’t even know (or seem to care about). Which is consistent with the requirements.
David ********
David ********
@Stephen *******
I got it. Currently in t land. Good luck!
David ********
David ********
I’m trying man. Submitted on aug. 23. Received request for more documents on Aug. 28 asking for this:

Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : - Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status

Other request documents: - letter from work mention that you can work remotely

Other request documents: - resume

Made up some documents to show that my LLC has employed myself and authorized myself to work remotely. And a resume. Submitted that Aug 29. It has been 16 days and I still haven’t heard back. This is going through the Chicago consulate.

I scheduled my flight for Sept. 26. Starting to get worried. My best advice to you is to book a flight with free date changes.
Cen ******
Cen ******
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@David *******
I'm going through this part now. Can you show an example of what you submitted for the business part? I have a marketing company and im paid by independent companies. So i don't have any contracts with anyone.
Toni *******
Toni *******
@David *******
have you checked the status, is it pending approval?
David ********
David ********
@Toni ******
yes, mentioned that in my post…
David ********
David ********
@Toni ******
which consulate?
Toni *******
Toni *******
@David *******
really? I see you havent heard of it since submit documents? Sometimes after it shows pending approval, you can ask for them to finnish them in hurry, if youre lucky :) i got mine in 2hours after telling then my flight is in 2days and still pending approval

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