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What are my chances of getting the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) as a Digital Creator without a registered company?

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Hi everyone! Need some advice regarding the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) application under the Freelancer/Workcation category. I want to apply from SEA (currently in the region).

Here is my profile. I would highly appreciate your input on my chances and which embassy/consulate would be the best choice for my setup.

1. Professional Proof (The strong part):

* I am a full-time Digital Creator / Influencer with a large personal brand and over 450,000 followers/subscribersacross my social media channels.

* I have a website, active video channels, and I monetize my content by selling digital products (ebooks, audio programs) directly to my audience.

* The catch: I don't have a registered company (no LLC / no sole proprietorship), no active work permit, and I don't issue traditional invoices. Everything is automated.

* I will provide a professional English PDF portfolio with screenshots, links, channel stats, and demographics to prove my brand is real.

2. Financial Proof (The tricky part):

* I have the required funds ready — around $17,000 USD (well above the 500k THB requirement).

* The issue: The main lump sum is sitting as savings on Paxum. I also have an active Stripe account showing consistent payouts/earnings from the last 3–6 months, which go directly into my Revolut account for daily expenses.

* Due to tax and compliance reasons, I absolutely do not want to transfer this $17k USD to a traditional EU/home country bank account just to get a statement. I need to apply using PDF statements from Paxum + Stripe reports + Revolut cashflow history.

My Questions:

1. Given this setup, what are my realistic chances of approval?

2. I am currently looking at Indonesia (Jakarta), Taiwan (Taipei), or Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh). Which of these e-Visa locations is the most "fintech-friendly" and digital-creator-friendly?

3. I heard Jakarta is very strict about traditional 3-month bank histories and might reject Paxum/Revolut. Is that true? Would Taipei or Vietnam be a safer bet for someone relying on Stripe and online payment platforms?

Thanks in advance for any tips, experiences, or recommendations!
Summary so far
The user is seeking advice on applying for the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) under the Freelancer/Workcation category while currently in Southeast Asia. They have a strong professional profile as a Digital Creator/Influencer with a significant following, but lack a registered company and active work permit, relying instead on automated income from various online platforms. Their main concerns include their chances of approval given their financial setup, the best embassy/consulate to apply through, and the fintech-friendliness of potential locations such as Jakarta, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh. Comments provide mixed advice, with some participants warning of difficulties due to the lack of traditional financial documentation and others suggesting that using platforms like Paxum and Revolut may work in specific locations.
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Based on everything I have read about what you are attempting to present, you pretty much have no chance of approval. Get yourself a Bonafide Corporation registered, get proper bank statements and proper proof of income and funds, write a sponsorship letter about yourself from your corporation and then maybe you'll get approved.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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Anonimowy uczestnik 506 hmmm
Will ************
Will ************
You state you have 450,000 subscribers to social media platforms, is this monetarised , surely you have income statements from these platforms and have had with holding tax deducted from them . You are getting assessed and declaring income for tax somewhere in the world.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
You have a strong application Revolut is accepted in Jakarta. Move the 500K THB lump sum into Revolut. Taipei does not have a season requirement for the funds, you need to email them if they accept Revolut for the 500k.
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@Andi **********
the case is I dont want to move the money from paxum to revolution.... kind of personal issues. you think showing them statement from few years from paxum will be ok? 15k use its to much to move in one time, and also it will looks weird if Ill move it just before application I guess..
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant It is not weird to show a recent transaction applying with a embassy with no seasoning requirement. I did it with Taipei, others have done it more recently, particularly with Vietnam. It may work with Paxum but they also may reply to show funds in a personal bank account.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Either is possible. Paxum is not widely known. It is ok to show payments going In etc with Paxum but the 500k THB is widely accepted to be held in a separate bank/Revolut/Wise account.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Andi **********
so, for example if they will say Paxum is not allowed.... they'll send me an information to add more information or just deny?
Patricia *********
Patricia *********
I did in jakarta , got denied 2 times .
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Patricia ********
do you know the propably reason?
Vitalik ***************
Vitalik ***************
Анонімний учасник reason: this is not a freelancer and this is not an employee
Patricia *********
Patricia *********
@Vitalik **************
reason is far from u answer .

And already have my dtv now thanks
Patricia *********
Patricia *********
Participante anônimo yes I try to text ubut

u anonymous .
Patricia *********
Patricia *********
Participante anônimo yes mensage me.
Adam *******
Adam *******
Apply in jakarta its the best to get accepted there. I used
@Sino ****
and he helped me with everything as I had some of the same issues as well
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
thank for info
Adam *******
Adam *******
Anonymous participant you can message me i cN try to help you for free

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