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What documents are required for freelancers applying for DTV in Laos, and what was the process like?
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Nov 29, 2024
a year ago
Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV 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! 🍀
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! 🍀
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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Ha. Yeah. He kept the 16 pages.
He is gonna use it as the benchmark!
Well done.
He is gonna use it as the benchmark!
Well done.
Divya **********
Congrats! Did they ask you to sign each piece of paper? Or did you do it yourself? Did they wait while you were signing each piece of paper, or had you sent back and called you later once you were done signing?
Secondly, did they ask you to provide the hotel booking or rent agreement for your stay in Thailand? Also, did they ask you to provide the company registration documents of the client you work for? I heard that in addition to the letter and employment contract from the company, you also need to submit company registration documents.
Secondly, did they ask you to provide the hotel booking or rent agreement for your stay in Thailand? Also, did they ask you to provide the company registration documents of the client you work for? I heard that in addition to the letter and employment contract from the company, you also need to submit company registration documents.
Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Divya *********
I signed each piece of paper myself before handing them the docsNo hotel booking or rent agreement needed
(I had them handy though) My clients included their Aus Biz Numbers on the letterheads that they wrote for me but that’s it, no major registration docs. I think if you apply as biz owner you can provide those
Divya **********
Thank you for your reply.
Last couple questions if you don't mind. Did you arrive in Laos on VoA or eVisa? If VoA, did you had to wait long in queue at the airport?
Secondly, in the DTV Visa application form, there is a section which ask for "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Lao PDR" and "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Thailand". What did you fill in these two sections of the visa application form. I guess I can fill contact details of my landlord/owner in the "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Thailand" section, but I don't know anyone in Laos.
Last couple questions if you don't mind. Did you arrive in Laos on VoA or eVisa? If VoA, did you had to wait long in queue at the airport?
Secondly, in the DTV Visa application form, there is a section which ask for "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Lao PDR" and "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Thailand". What did you fill in these two sections of the visa application form. I guess I can fill contact details of my landlord/owner in the "Name and Contact of Guarantor in Thailand" section, but I don't know anyone in Laos.
Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Divya *********
I came by land border and got VoA, not too long waitName and Contact of Guarantor in Lao PDR - put "N/A"
Contact in Thailand - yes put landlord or anyone you know
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Jeremy ********
when I went to Laos Vientiane a couple weeks ago I was told at least 3 months of the account showing 500k as it says on their website. Were you told 6 months or this is just what you showed them?
James *****************
@Jeremy *******
are you living in Thailand at the moment?Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHey
@Jeremy *******
I read this group and know that Laos requirements minimum 3 months statement. There are other countries that accept 1 month statements. In my research it’s Jakarta, Indonesia and Yangon, Myanmar. Did they refund you the 10k ?Jeremy ********
@Lina *********
I didn’t have to pay the 10k in Laos since they didn’t accept the application that time. So I think they only take the payment if they determine you meet the requirements. I even handed them the 10k with the paperwork although it wasn’t asked forLina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
I see. Well just let the money sit in your account for a bit longer and then reapply, maybe in another country. Good luck 🤞🏻Jeremy ********
@Lina *********
thanks, yea I didn’t realize about the 3 months thing until after so I’ll try again somewhere else in a couple monthsReply to
Jeremy ********
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James ********
Congratulations 👏👏👏 thanks for your helpful report ✅
Fasih *******
Hi congratulations🎉🙂! You saying screenshots, I assume you submitted online? So you did digital signatures on all docs you submitted?
Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks you. No I submitted in person, I think they are changing to online soon
Fasih *******
@Lina *********
Ah nice! You scanned all your digital screenshots and submitted a file with all the document paperwork?Fasih *******
@Lina *********
Can you please clarify a bit on the 16 page portfolio preparation. For instance, I plan to apply as an Amazon Merch seller. I have design files and I have Amazon product listings with those designs. How would you go about creating a portfolio in this case, considering I've got 1000s of designs and over 50,000 Amazon listings. Thanks in advance 🙂Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Fasih ******
I think do your best to compile what makes sense together. Maybe screenshot your products , your official merch seller profile, stuff like that. They just want to see that you’re working online, so whatever you can show to prove . Maybe sales statistics , show some listings , and some designs . Don’t over do itLina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Fasih ******
I screenshotted my gmail correspondence and printed those screenshots from home printer and yes submitted all togetherFasih *******
@Lina *********
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience, really appreciate it 🙂Reply to
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Marvin **********************
Not too much documentation required then 😂😂
Lina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marvin *********************
took me a month to collect all that 😅 but so worth itAnnie ************
Happy for you!
Marvin **********************
@Lina *********
well done 👏Reply to
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