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 day ago

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 freelancer successfully received approval for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Vientiane, Laos. They detailed the documents they submitted, including freelance contracts, financial statements, and additional documentation like a cover letter and portfolio. Some documents were unnecessary, such as Gmail correspondence and hotel booking. The applicant highlighted the importance of signing each paper and provided tips for others in the process, noting a longer needed bank statement duration may be required than what they provided. The post concludes with encouraging remarks for future applicants.

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Eddie *******

Ha. Yeah. He kept the 16 pages.

He is gonna use it as the benchmark!

Well done.

16 hours ago

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.

18 hours ago

Lina **********

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@Divya *********

I signed each piece of paper myself before handing them the docs

No 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

17 hours ago

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Lina **********

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?

a day ago

Lina **********

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Hey

@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 ?

21 hours ago

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 for

21 hours ago

Lina **********

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@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 🤞🏻

21 hours ago

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 months

21 hours ago

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Jeremy ********

James ********

Congratulations 👏👏👏 thanks for your helpful report ✅

a day ago

Fasih *******

Hi congratulations🎉🙂! You saying screenshots, I assume you submitted online? So you did digital signatures on all docs you submitted?

a day ago

Lina **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks you. No I submitted in person, I think they are changing to online soon

a day ago

Fasih *******

@Lina *********

Ah nice! You scanned all your digital screenshots and submitted a file with all the document paperwork?

a day ago

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 🙂

a day ago

Lina **********

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@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 it

a day ago

Lina **********

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@Fasih ******

I screenshotted my gmail correspondence and printed those screenshots from home printer and yes submitted all together

a day ago

Fasih *******

@Lina *********

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience, really appreciate it 🙂

a day ago

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Fasih *******