What documents do I need to apply for a DTV visa in Taipei for remote work?

Oct 29, 2024
23 days ago
DTV in Taipei for Remote Worker - approved!

I went yesterday to the Thai consulate in Taipei. Arrived around 9.30am. I had 4 people in front of me applying for the DTV and had to wait a while til my turn. It seemed like they spoke to everyone for 20 - 30 min.

When it was finally my turn, luckily it went quick, she looked through all my papers.

I recommend you have a conversion app open on your phone as she asked me to convert the amounts on my bank statements into THB and write it down.

This is exactly what I provided:

1. Passport

2. Visa application form from their website

3. Recent color photo with white background 3,5 x 4,5cm

4. Financial evidence of more than 500k THB on personal bank account (your name must be visible)

5. Letter of Employment (written by myself in my company name and signed by me)

6. Documents of my LLC formation in the US - she checked if my name is on it.

7. Letter from the IRS with my EIN - again she looked for my name on it

8. Freelance work contract with my main client, stating I can work remotely and my client lives outside of Thailand

9. Recent invoices I have sent to clients from the past few months

10. Transactions of my business bank account from the past few months, matching the recent invoices as incoming payments

11. Print out of my website, showcasing my freelance services.

I'm fully aware that I probably delivered more than asked on the website and I'm so glad I did.

She took all my papers and said come back at 3.30pm. I went back in the afternoon to hear it was approved, paid the 11k TWD in cash, and today I returned to pick up my passport with the DTV. Needless to say, I'm soooo happy!

Thanks to this group for all the advice, it helped me a lot to prepare for this.

I highly recommend to bring more than suggested on the website. I talked with 2 other people and they were also asked to show bank transactions of incoming payments and invoices or paystubs. Definitely bring some along if you apply in the workation category.

If you want to apply in person in Taipei, hurry up as they switch mid November to evisa.

Good luck everyone! Thailand, here I come 🇹🇭
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully applied for a DTV visa at the Thai consulate in Taipei, providing a comprehensive list of documents including a passport, recent photo, financial evidence, and proof of remote work. Key tips included having extra documents to support financial stability and being prepared for conversion of amounts to THB. Others shared their experiences and questions about the application process, document requirements, and concerns about forms.
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Annie ************
Thank you for sharing!
Rachel ********
Ah do you only pay the application fee if it’s approved?
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Wesley ********
What application document from their website? i look but its this one? that has a big reset stamp on it? do i print that?

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@Wesley *******
dont get confused - it says Manila on it
Wesley ********
Anonymous participant that’s the one I see, great to know it works! Thank you.

Wasn’t the Manila putting me off more the big red “reset” button that also wants to print when I print the document
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@Wesley *******
the reset button did not show up on the print out.
Wesley ********
Anonymous participant maybe I have to open it in a new program, thanks for the information
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@Wesley *******
i saved it on my laptop as a pdf, filled it out and saved it. Adobe reader
Wesley ********
Anonymous participant thank you! That did the trick!
Wesley ********
Anonymous participant chrome and my default PDF reader don’t work, I’ll use adobe reader 🙏🙏
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Kenny *******
Are you a taiwan citizen?
Deepak *******
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@Kenny ******
from Europe
Mike *****
@Kenny ******
almost certainly US - "6. Documents of my LLC formation in the US - she checked if my name is on it.

7. Letter from the IRS with my EIN - again she looked for my name on it"
Deepak *******
Great I'm following it. I have just applied for Arizona LLC. I think it takes a week to get it done. I used Inc., Authority, LLC for my LLC application. I generate incomes from Google AdSense. How do I create a freelance work contract? Any suggestions?
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@Deepak ******
if you create freelance contracts make sure you also have invoices handy and transactions on your bank account that match the invoices. Google adsense payment should be accepted. Maybe also print the payment history from the adsense page and once again show the incoming payments on your bank account.
Deepak *******
Anonymous participant as I said, I only get paid from Adsense. Google sends me a check every month depending on ad revenues generated from my site. How do I create any contract for that?
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@Deepak ******
if you only get paid by Google adsense then no need to create freelance contracts, unless you have clients.

I suggest you provide your LLC formation papers, US tax, tin or EIN number (if you have), a print out of the Google adsense page showing your latest payout history. If you receive an email every time google adsense paid you, print those too. And bank account statements reflecting those payments from adsense. Write yourself a letter of employment that you own the company and are able to work remotely. There were a few good examples of employment letters in this group (or ask chatgpt).
Andi ***********
@Deepak ******
ChatGPT very useful for creating all types of contracts inc freelance