What documents and processes are needed for a freelancer visa in Taiwan?

Sep 19, 2024
3 months ago
Noa *******
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hello :)

A few questions for freelancer visa in Taiwan - Taipe

* Feel free to answer only the one you know ,as I have many questions ๐Ÿ˜

1 - They ask to see transfers from the companies Im working with?

2 - They ask to see tax return docs?

3 - What to say when they ask about the reason to stay in Thailand?

4 - There were more questions about your staying \ amount of time you want to spend in Thailand?

5 - Can I create the portfolio \ the cover letter by myself? What is it exactly?

6 - I have invoices as a freelancer, but they are not in English. I'm wondering if that will work? Or its not necessary?

7 - What are the most important docs to bring?

8 - Are they nice, or was it as stressful as an interview?

THANKS TO ANYONE WHO TOOK TIME

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation centers around various questions regarding the application process for a freelancer visa in Thailand. Key points include the non-necessity of providing tax returns and company transfer documents unless available, the importance of explaining the reason for staying in Thailand without linking work to the country, and ensuring that all documents, including invoices, are translated into English. Participants share that creating a portfolio and cover letter is permissible, and highlight the essential documents to bring as outlined on official websites. Overall, experiences indicate a potentially stressful application process.
Renier *******
Hi Noa Cohen, My case seems similar to yours, I don't have a portfolio but could create one. Wondering if you applied for the visa and if you could share your experience. Thanks
Renier *******
Thank you Noa Cohen. How did it go? Which documents did you provide, and what did they say? ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
Noa *******
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@Renier ******
in a few days. Remind me please

I'm there on Monday
Paul *******
Like Dustin said. No. 1 - good to have, though not absolutely essential. No. 2 - not necessary, but you can provide if you have. However, I wouldn't overdo it. Don't bring things you aren't asked for, unless they can bolster your case.

This means, emphasize 1 rather than 2.

3 & 4, for a lot of us, it's because we have family here. In my case it's also because I do business in and have investments in neighboring countries so Thailand is a convenient base.

5 & 6. Yes. You can write your own cover letter and portfolio. Yes, bring your invoices (2 or 3 should be fine) but have them translated into English or Thai.

7. As per their website.

Financials for 6 months BUT 500K only needs to be on the account the day you apply.
Paul *******
Noa Cohen Just for the statements. They told me in an email they're checking to see whether that would be a requirement.

However, only the closing balance on the day needs to be 500K.

You can literally have no money (just some account activity) sitting in your account for 6 months and then drop the 500K in there a day or two before application.
Noa *******
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@Paul ******
thank you very much!

6 months why? In Taipi I heard no need. Have you been there recently?
Dustin ******
1. 2. no. but if you have such documents, it's better to voluntarily provide to officers as supplementary docs.

3. I just said I love Thailand and wants to stay there to do my full remote work.

4. nope for me. but they will ask you details of your work. DO NOT show any connection between your work and Thailand. your work MUST be 100% IRRELEVANT to Thailand.

6. all the doc should be translated to English.

7. as listed by TTEO's website.

8. stressful to me at least (I'm Taiwanese citizen), but I'm not sure how they deal with foreigners. IMO they best thing is there's not much "undertable" things, "illegal agents" or "applications with fake documents" in Taipei, everything is clear and the standard is fairly consistent compared to other ASEAN consulates.
Garry ******
@Dustin *****
For point 6, Simplified Chinese should work right?
Dustin ******
@Garry *****
I used GPT and that was perfect
Dustin ******
@Garry *****
I don't think so - they even don't accept my Traditional Chinese version of employment certificate - thank god I prepared English and Thai versions as well ๐Ÿ™‚
Garry ******
So just translate it yourself?

I might just use google translate
Noa *******
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@Dustin *****
Thank you so much for your time, Dustin!!!!

I appreciate it a lot.

As a Taiwanese - I see the cost of sleep is expensive and I wonder if there is couch surfing in Taiwan or its not so common?
Dustin ******
Noa Cohen not so commonโ€ฆ actually my home is not in Taipei so I went to a budget hotel, too

I would recommend TWIN STAR INN, which costs you just 20bucks for a night with clean single room and easy access to MRT/airport