DTV APPROVED in Taipei City, Taiwan!
Workcation version - I own a business in the US.
Walked into Thailand Office in Taipei today at 9:45M - no appointment needed or available.
Asked to return with additional docs before 11:30am.
Asked to return at 3:30pm for results. Results approved.
Paid 11,000 TWD (local currency) and only after being told I was approved was I asked for this
Asked to return tomorrow between 4-5pm to pick up Visa!
DTV Documents provided:
-Passport
-One Copy of passport
-Visa Application form (choose Other and write DTV for what you are applying for...I had to fix this)
-6 months bank statements for the bank account I receive payments from my company (paycheck from business goes here)
-6 months bank statements for the bank account with a balance of 500k baht or more
-Letter of authorization to work remote on company letterhead (I am owner so written and signed by me)
-ADP Paystubs 6 months (I pay myself as an employee of my company)
-Business Certificate with government seal ($5 in Florida to obtain online)
-Business Registration page (Sunbiz.org for Florida business)
-Two inch photo (only needed one...they gave the other back) stapled to application
Then they asked for additional documents:
-Contract for business showing my name, customer name, and my company name
-payment from customer (photocopy of check) matching contract above - highlighted my name and customers name
-Proof check was deposited into my business account (and covers my payroll amount)
-invoice matching payment above to same customer
-IRS page showing tax ID (my CPA had emailed this to me like 5 years ago…not sure where to get it online otherwise)
-Updated November statement showing account balance (I had prepared a few days before in November so my last statement was October. I applied Dec 2 and they wanted November as well by that time. She also said I could show her the balance on my phone and would have asked me to screenshot and email it to her)
Hope this helps! Thank you for all the help in this group.f
TLDR : Answer Summary
A recent experience of obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Taipei City, Taiwan, was shared, detailing the process and the comprehensive list of documents required. The applicant faced multiple steps, including returning for additional documentation until the final approval. They emphasized the need for various financial records and business details, while also noting the differences in visa processing between different countries—pointing out the complex nature of applying in Taiwan compared to an easier process in Australia. Community comments echoed mixed sentiments about the extensive documentation and experiences with other consulates.
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