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What documents do I need for my DTV Freelance visa application in Thailand if I have no income?

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Aug 29, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi Everyone,

Applied via the London Embassy. For DTV Freelance.

I just quit my job and am about to start my Freelance business. I currently have 0 clients and therefore £0 income yet, but I have my own website showcasing my abilities and portfolio of websites I launched as learning projects. I am planning to gain clients while in Thailand. I have already provided 3 months' bank statement of >500K Baht. I did mention in the application that I was of Freelance Status and No Income.

I have been asked to provide:

* Other request documents: - A recently letter confirming employment/contract details from your contractor or client stating your position and work role as remotely worker in Thailand (address to Royal Thai Embassy in London) signed by an authorised person.

* Other request documents: - Self assessment tax return / Statement of accounts / Accountant's letter / Personal tax calculation or computation statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) (Apart form your name, you can conceal any details that you would not want to show.)

* Other request documents: - Please upload your bank statement showing your monthly income transactions for last 3 months. (Please highlight income transactions from work. Screenshots are not accepted).

Would appreciate some help and clarity on the last 2 requests on what documents they are trying to acquire. Do I submit my tax documents from HRMC even though they were from my last employment? Do I create an LTD?

Thank you for your help,

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a DTV Freelance visa in Thailand and seeks clarification on specific document requests related to their freelance status with no existing income. They need assistance understanding whether to submit tax documents from their previous employment and what constitutes sufficient proof of income for their visa application. Comments from the community suggest strategies for demonstrating financial viability and the importance of proving potential income.

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Without your business off the ground that's not going to work, you would need to apply via the likes of a Muay Thai gym, thai cooking etc - have you looked into those avenues? With no business off the ground you're not going to be able to prove that you will be bringing in an income to stay there - it's a 5 year visa after all, 500k baht ain't a lot.

2 days ago

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2 days ago

Anonymous ******************

You can get approved only with a masterful explainer. I did it but had strong evidence of commercial viability.