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What additional documents do I need for my DTV visa application as an Independent Freelancer in Thailand?

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Sep 5, 2025

8 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi everyone, I need URGENT help with my DTV visa application as an Independent Freelancer.

I just got an email asking for more documents, even though I already submitted most during the original application. Can you please guide me on these points:

1. Business License / GST – I don’t have a registered business, I work as a freelancer with monthly contracts. Should I submit my client’s LLC? Or what else can I provide?

2. Flights & Hotel – I only gave flight number + Agoda “pay later” bookings (which now expired today). Do they want an actual ticket + fresh booking?

3. Employment Contract/Certificate – I don’t have a formal certificate, only client contracts (already submitted). Should I add letterhead + client's sign as advised, or is there another way?

4. All Passport Pages – This I can submit.

From what I hear, Mumbai consulate looks for strong proof of regular income + ability to sustain yourself in Thailand.

Would really appreciate guidance from those who have gone through this 🙏

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking urgent assistance with their DTV visa application as an independent freelancer. They have received a request for additional documents despite submitting initial paperwork. Key points of concern include the need for a business license, proof of flights and hotel bookings, and an employment contract, as well as clarity on whether to provide client information and alternative documentation methods. The user shares that the Mumbai consulate appears to request solid evidence of consistent income and self-sustainability while in Thailand.

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Danza *******

They want to know you are legit and paying taxes. Try to formalise and show that you do this. I don't know stipulations for that embassy but meeting the criteria for London was very hard, I had to supply alot of difficult paper work. Give them as much as you can!

8 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Send a cover letter explaining why you are not a registered business

Send real reservation

send contract between you and your client (more than 1 is better) with a cover letter explaining everything

8 months ago

John **********

I think showing you are registered with the tax system is what they are looking for

8 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@John *********

I did attach my itr tax return for the last year in the original application

8 months ago

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Oleg ***********

You don’t have anything for visa

8 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Oleg **********

I fully qualify for the visa as a freelancer and yet asked for business registration.

8 months ago

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Andi ***********

You can submit a client's business registration info. I did so as a freelancer applied in Taiwan though. They seem to want an actual booked ticket with booking ref. You can create a formal employment contract/certificate with your client, I did the same. Having it on letterhead, gives it a more professional, authentic image.

8 months ago

Henrik *****

Use the search, allready answered.

8 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Henrik ****

I did. Not everything is cut and dry

8 months ago

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