Maan, last week I applied for the digital nomad DTV with the London embassy, thinking the whole thing was surprising straightforward (clearly very naive).
They’ve just emailed me saying I now need:
1. Better quality passport scan – I already gave them the same scan I successfully used for another country visa.
2. Proof of current location – I already gave a bank statement with my address, but now they want a utility bill in my name, and I live with my parents in the UK so none are in my name.
3. Stamped bank statements – for closing balance and last three months. I’ve already given statements but not stamped; not sure my bank even does that.
4. Professional portfolio or company description – I already submitted a statement with screenshots of earnings showing consistent freelance activity.
5. Self-assessment tax return / statement of accounts / other HMRC docs – I haven’t been freelancing long enough to submit a tax return; maybe I could just give bank statements again?
6. Letter confirming employment/contract details – I work freelance across multiple platforms. Even though I meet the monthly requirements, none of my “clients” are going to provide a signed letter addressed to the embassy.
Am I just screwed here and out the visa fee?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking guidance on additional documentation requested by the embassy for their Digital Nomad Visa application. They express frustration over the requirements, including better quality passport scans, proof of current location, stamped bank statements, professional portfolio, tax documents, and employment letters, which they find challenging to provide. Community responses offer practical suggestions like obtaining notarized documents, using alternative forms of ID and proof of residence, creating a portfolio of work, and being inventive with documentation to meet the embassy's requests.
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