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What documents do I need to apply for a DTV Visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

Jun 13, 2025
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Has anyone recently obtained a DTV Visa as a freelancer? I would like to know how to establish freelancer status, including documents like payment slips, customer contracts, proof of six months of steady income from freelance work, and a portfolio. I have prepared all of these items and want to ensure they meet the requirements. How can I make them strong enough?

I've arranged proof of funds of 500,000 THB. If anyone has experience with this process, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your insights.
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The user is seeking advice on obtaining a DTV Visa in Thailand as a freelancer and wants to ensure their documentation is strong enough to support their application. They have prepared various documents, including proof of funds of 500,000 THB, payment slips, customer contracts, and a portfolio, and are looking for insights on the necessary documents to confirm freelancer status. Other participants share their experiences and suggest including cover letters, invoices, business registration, and bank statements as part of the application to strengthen it.
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Candace *********
i’d love to know what list you end w!
Anonymous ******************
Yeah, I got approved yesterday! My case was a bit different since I’m paid into a UK limited company (LTD), but here’s what I submitted:

• Cover letter: explaining what I do and that I won’t be working for any Thai entity

• Services overview: I mainly do dev work, but this spills into other areas, with short descriptions

• Project examples: screenshots + brief descriptions of client or personal work

• Social proof: website, GitHub, and social media (I included these as I’ve got a decent following)

• 3 months of invoices

• Business bank statement: redacted everything except incoming invoice payments

• Business registration : screenshot from Companies House

• Self-declaration letter: confirming I’m self-employed and work under my LTD

I think for freelance maybe include the following:

• A cover letter explaining what you do and how you work remotely

• A short CV or personal website

• Some project examples or case studies

• Proof of ongoing work or income (invoices)

• Bank statement showing funds with payments, redact everything except payments which match the invoices

• Anything else that proves you’re a remote worker (LinkedIn, GitHub, or other platforms Upwork etc)

Make sure you compress the file and include a table of contents.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 118 Thank you! I truly appreciate it.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant no worries and good luck! 🙌
Anonymous *************
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Can I ask you one question? If I don't have invoices, can I show payment slips and conversations with clients instead?
Guillermo *********
Check my post i did mine as a business owner . Got it approved in Hanoi in 3 days. Send as much information as possible and you would get it. Look for my post it will help you 🫡
Anonymous *************
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@Guillermo ********
Thank you! I’m looking forward to it.
Wannikea *********
Use group search tool, hundreds of posts outlining successful freelancer applications through various embassies
Anonymous *************
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@Wannikea ********
I did search the group all the information I want, but I want to confirm some facts. Do I need to provide proof of income for the past 6 months, including payment slips and screenshots? I want to strengthen my documents. Thanks.
Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant I'm no rocket scientist, but if your goal is a strong application, then provide documentation showing you aren't a fly by night operation.
John **********
Proof of being registered for tax or having paid tax in your home country will help