What documentation is needed for a DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

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Hi guys, I need some advice regarding the DTV visa 🙏
I work as a freelancer (service-based work). My contracts are not tied to any specific location — it doesn’t matter where I perform the work.

The consulate has now requested confirmation from 3 of my clients — basically supporting letters stating that they are okay with me working remotely.

My questions are:

1️⃣ Is it enough to prove that I am a freelancer by providing contracts, invoices, and a description of my activity?

2️⃣ Or are client letters actually mandatory?

3️⃣ If letters are required — what format is usually accepted?

• free-form letter?

• company letterhead?

• signature / stamp required?

I’d really appreciate any real-life experience 🙌

Especially from those who applied for DTV as freelancers.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion revolves around the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand as a freelancer. The consulate has requested letters of support from clients, leading to a series of questions about the necessity and format of these letters. Responses suggest that while contracts and invoices are important, client letters are often mandatory if requested by the consulate. Typically, these letters should be on company letterhead, signed, and may need to specify the freelancer's authorization to work in Thailand.

Thai ************ · Answer

If the consulate has specifically requested for those letters, you must provide those.

Letters from your clients should ideally be on a letterhead and signed digitally or with wet ink.

Ian ********** · Answer

I created a limited company with me as the sole director. I then wrote a letter giving myself permission to work remotely in Thailand.

Benjamin ********* · Answer

Just do what embassy ask.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Ensure that the letters state that you are authorized to work remotely and specifically in Thailand. Although it may seem redundant have them specify Thailand specifically.

Sam ****** · Answer

If the consulate asked for the letters then they are mandatory for that particular consulate

Andi *********** · Answer

It is the norm to have to submit a letter from your client/employer supporting you working in Thailand, I submitted 2 such letters from my clients, they were free-form letters with a signature and stamped. They were stamped as that is the norm with Japanese firms. Some countries it is no longer the norm to use a company ink stamp. I highlighted payment info on bank statements from the clients, contracts, testimonials and work description.

Nyein ****************** · Answer

I recently applied as a freelancer(photo and video editor, photography mentor). I have freelance service contract with well known media agency and also attached my professional portfolio, contract showing company logo, signed and earning income reports, explanation of how I earn money and workflow. The embassy didn’t requested me like that. They requested other things. But in ur case, now that they do, u should ask client confirmation letter with their company letter head and signed. And explain them about your job workflow and how u earn money. (Like how many projects u get per month and how long does it take for u to finish projects). Hope it helps.

What documentation is needed for a DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

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