What documents are required for freelancers applying for DTV in Laos, and what was the process like?

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Nov 29, 2024

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Lina **********

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DTV Approved in Laos, Vientiane as a freelancer

I overprepared and some of the docs were not needed

Documents Submitted:

Freelance contracts

* 1 Freelance Services Contract with main client + Letter from this client stating they are happy for me to work remotely 

* 3 letters from other freelance clients stating remote work arrangements (2 of these letters returned)

* Gmail screenshots correspondence between me and my clients (not needed)

* Invoices and payments to my account in the past year from all 4 clients (not needed)

Financial Statements

* Bank Statement more than 500.000k THB in my BKK bank for more than 6months

* Thai bank account book ( copy of all pages)

* Letter from my bank saying that I’m the account holder and the date I opened savings account and deposited the money 

Freelancer Status

* my CV

* Screenshot of my Linked In Profile

* screenshots of my website, with testimonials

* my portfolio (16 page document) - he kept it all

Other

* Application Form

* Cover Letter, outlining the nature of my work, said that I admire Thailand and want to live there and work remotely for my remote clients who are very happy for me to work remotely 😁 and that I will comply with all Thai laws and won’t look for local employment. Outlined a list of documents I submitted, mentioned my website

* 10.000 THB CASH

* LAOS Hotel booking confirmation (this was not needed 🤷🏻‍♀️)

* Passport and Copy of Passport

* Laos Visa, Entry in Laos Stamp

* Appointment confirmation, with the queue number

*be sure to sign each piece of paper somewhere

Hope this helps. Good luck to everyone! 🍀

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shared their experience obtaining a freelancer visa in Laos, Vientiane, detailing the documents submitted, which included freelance contracts, financial statements, and personal information. They noted some documents were unnecessary, such as Gmail screenshots and a hotel booking confirmation. They provided tips including ensuring each document is signed and outlined the importance of demonstrating financial stability with a Thai bank statement showing over 500,000 THB for six months. The post attracted numerous comments asking for clarifications and additional details about the documentation process.

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Eddie *******

Ha. Yeah. He kept the 16 pages.

He is gonna use it as the benchmark!

Well done.