Should I apply for a DTV as a freelancer or employee if I'm a startup CEO in Canada?

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Hello - I’m looking at applying for DTV under workation but not sure if I apply as a freelancer or employee.

Im a full stack software engineer and am CEO and director of a start up in Canada, we design proprietary software and do not do business in Thailand.

We received around 500k in funding and I’ve been drawing a salary of 5k per month for the past 8 months. There is only one other full time employee. Do I apply as a freelancer or employee of a company? If I apply as an employee of a company are there additional documents I should add?

Im applying in HCMC

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The user, a full stack software engineer and startup CEO from Canada, is unsure whether to apply for a DTV visa as a freelancer or as an employee. Commenters suggest that applying as an employee is generally easier, requiring only an employment contract and an employer's letter. Another user shared their experience applying as self-employed, indicating the need for comprehensive documentation including business registration. There are also warnings about the potential challenges of applying from HCMC, with recommendations favoring Hanoi for a smoother application process.

Leesey ****** · Answer

I have applied as an employee. It is much easier. Just only need to provide employment contract and a letter from the employer stating you are eligible to work remotely.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Do not recommend applying from HCMC. They will request so many docs. If want smoother and easier route , apply in Hanoi...Good luck!

RFI ***** · Answer

Employee

Thai ************ · Answer

You can easily apply. As the company owner.

Peter *********** · Answer

Can you apply as an employee if you are self-employed / business owner?

Kurt ************* · Answer

Employee easier

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I have a similar profile (tech startup founder, full-stack developer) and when I applied as business owner/self-employed they asked me for employment documents, which I supplied along with government business registration, news articles, and investment documents to prove the legitimacy of the business. I was approved after a few weeks. So to avoid yourself the hassle of back and forth with the embassy I'd provide that all upfront in the first document drop as each back and forth can take a week or two when they ask for more documentation.

John ********** · Answer

Applying as an employee is easier

Should I apply for a DTV as a freelancer or employee if I'm a startup CEO in Canada?

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