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Should I have my German client contracts officially translated for my DTV application in Thailand?

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Oct 24, 2025

6 months ago

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Hi everyone,

I’m going to apply for the DTV soon while I’m in Vietnam.

I work as a freelancer in online marketing and have several client contracts, but they’re all in German.

Do you think I should have them officially translated into English and signed again, or would a simple English translation together with invoices be enough as proof?

I’d really appreciate your advice , thanks in advance! 🙏

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The user is planning to apply for a DTV visa while in Vietnam and is seeking advice on whether to have their German client contracts officially translated into English and re-signed, or if a simple English translation along with invoices would suffice for the visa application.

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