Approved today in Hanoi embassy (freelancer status),
I found it quite easy. I provided these documents:
- Financial proof (3 months of 500K BHT)
- 2 framework agreements with agencies I work for
The framework agreements were not in English, so I simply translated them with ChatGPT.
They asked me for 2 more things:
- passport stamp as proof of arrival
- registration document of an agency I work for
This registration doc was the most tricky part. I asked one of the agencies to send me the registration letter and they did that. However, as it was not in English as well, I translated it also with ChatGPT. The translation and formatting was the most time consuming part of the whole process.
I applied on 21st of January and it was approved today. Last week the embassy didn't work though because of Tet, so you could say that the whole procedure took one week effectively.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user successfully applied for a freelancer visa at the Thai embassy in Hanoi, detailing the required documents, including financial proof, framework agreements, a passport stamp, and an agency registration document. The user translated non-English documents using ChatGPT, highlighting the ease of the process despite language challenges. The application was approved within a week, considering the embassy closure during Tet.
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