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What are the requirements and experiences for obtaining a DTV visa in Taipei, Taiwan?
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Oct 8, 2024
2 years ago
Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTERToday I got my DTV visa approved in Taipei, Taiwan! It was very smooth. I highly suggest coming here. I gave last month bank statement plus of course all the other docs that proved I work remotely. If you have any question I am happy to answer some but please do not ask nonsense stuff!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the approval of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Taipei, mentioning a smooth application process with specific documentation such as a recent bank statement and proof of remote work. Commenters inquire about employment proof (like contracts for freelancers), visa fees, and the logistics of document submission, including questions about the necessity of notarization and whether documents were checked thoroughly. The original poster shares positive feedback about the process and encourages others to ask relevant questions about their own visa experiences.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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Snir ********
Do you need a queue to come in? or just to come in the working hours ?
Marcus *******
Did you get it at The Thailand Trade and Economic office in Taipei? And are you a legal resident in Taiwan or tourist that went there just for the DTV visa?
Paul *******
Did they ask you any questions when you were handing in your documents? What did they specifically look for the most? I understand they want to check that your current account balance is at least 500,000 Baht by you logging into your banking application?
Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
she checked basically every single document but she mostly checked the the contract mentioned work from home! That I had at least 500k and she went through all the bank statements I provided 4 because I had different currencies also she checked my business registration and who owned the business and matched it with my passport name! As I said she checks everything briefly and I explained each document what it was because she was not able to understand it! I did not need to log in into my bank accountPaul *******
@Piergianni *****
Were any of your documents notarized in any way?Reply to
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Kevin *******
You paid the fees on the day you collected your passport right?
Tobi ****
What did you provide as proof of current location?
Bhupinder *******
Congrats
Steve ************
I work for a company teaching online. I'm not able to get a contract of work from them so will need to provide a work portfolio, do you know what is need in a work portfolio?
Andi ***********
@Steve ***********
You can include resume, samples of work, certifications, letters of recommendation etc.Steve ************
@Andi **********
Thanks so much 😁Reply to
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Alice ********
Thank you for sharing your experience. I've never been to Taiwan, this sound's like a good reason to go 😀
Stephan ***********
Congrats!
Danny ***********
Pm’d ya mate
James *******
What's your shoe size?
Zachus ********
AWESOME! Congrats
April *****
What is the visa fees in Taipei?
Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@April ****
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Taiwanese dollars only cash acceptedApril *****
@Piergianni *****
would you mind telling me how much is in usd though?Grier *********
@April ****
try googleReply to
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Luis ******
What did you provide in terms of employment proof? I have an LLC in the US I was going to use to write myself an employment contract. Will that work? I believe I've seen others mention they did that too. Thanks
Dominic ******
@Luis *****
Shouldn't it suffice that you show you are the owner of the company? That's what I was planning to do with my Dubai LLC. 🤔Luis ******
@John ******
I haven't applied yet but that's my plan and hope I'll get approved 🙏🤞🏻Dominic ******
@Luis *****
Nice! Can you let us know how it goes? 🫶Luis ******
@John ******
Sure, I'm planning on going to HCMC in December to apply 🤞🏻Dominic ******
@Luis *****
thank you!Reply to
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Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luis *****
I did exactly that! I wrote my own contract! Make sure to write that you (employee) can work remotely from anywhere ! That’s what they check. I gave business bank statement that shows all the payments coming in, and a screenshot of my online shop! I also wrote a letter saying that I own the business and that all the money in the business I mine and I can take it at anytime and I don’t have any liabilitiesDominic ******
@Piergianni *****
did you need a contract if you are also the owner of the company anyway?Luis ******
@Piergianni *****
where did you print the application from? The Taipei consulate said it may be better for me to apply from the home country (USA)? 🤷🏻Cristiano ********
@Piergianni *****
I will do the same, but instead of anywhere I mentioned Thailand, should be ok too, or?Reply to
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Bob *******
Congratulations? Freelancer or software power?
Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob ******
business owner, so basically similar to freelancerReply to
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Iñigo ************
Pick up same day or wait 1-2 days?
Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Iñigo ***********
2 days! Went first day in the morning and gave all the docs then came back in the afternoon at 3pm to pay the *****
NT$ cash and then the day after collect the passport!Paul *******
@Piergianni *****
3pm? I thought it was 4pmPiergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
they told me to go at 3pm yesSab *****
@Piergianni *****
last question, were your papers stamped / notarized?Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sab ****
just stamped but not notarizedPaul *******
@Piergianni *****
Were any of your documents stamped by anyone?Iñigo ************
@Sab ****
I recommend you have all your papers stamped.Sab *****
@Iñigo ***********
stamped by who? Embassy?Iñigo ************
@Sab ****
Documents in languages other than Thai or English must be translated into either Thaior English and notarized by an authorized body or a diplomatic/consular mission.
Iñigo ************
@Sab ****
* Copies of agency/school/institution/company documents must be signed by an authorized person and stamped with the agency/school/institution/company seal.Sab *****
@Iñigo ***********
is that your experience in Taipei? My friend was just there, got approved and had none of her docs stamped.Paul *******
@Sab ****
I don't think it's required. Depends on what paperwork you possess and your explanation that everything meets the requirements.Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sab ****
there’s no need of any stamp, why do people spread this lies? What do they gain?Sab *****
@Piergianni *****
original wet stamp or copy of the original with stamp is ok? So it would be a copy of the stamp... Hope it will sufficePaul *******
@Sab ****
A copy should be OK. It's not feasible to have original stamps in many cases especially if you're working remotely, which is what this visa is for.Iñigo ************
@Sab ****
by the entity that provided the document. For example if you do a DTV visa by taking Muay Thai class. The paperwork regarding the school should be stamped by the Muay Thai school.Reply to
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Sab *****
@Piergianni *****
so you have to go there 3x?Piergianni ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sab ****
yes 3xReply to
Piergianni ******
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