What documents should I submit for my DTV application as a freelancer?

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I just received an email for requested documents for my DTV application, but I don't know what to submit. Even tho I submitted most of supported documents in the original application.

Here is the list of requested documents:

1. **A copy of the company's registration/business license along with GST registration**

I do not have a registered business. I work as a freelancer with independant monthly contracts. What documents should I submit here? Can I submit my client's LLC? What else should I submit to support my case?

2. **Flight details and Hotel accommodation**

I had submitted the flight number (no tickets) & agoda hotel bookings. Do I need to book a flight now and submit the ticket itself?

My hotel bookings were booked on 'pay later/free cancellation' option. And they have expired, do i need to rebook or should i just submit the pdf that was submitted in the original application?

3. **A foreign employment contract or employment certificate**

I do not have a employee certificate, although I do have a few client's contracts. I was also advised to add a letter head and stamp of your name at the top of the contract. What do you suggest?

4. **Copies of all pages of the passport**

I can submit these.

PS. I am applying at the Mumbai's thai consular in India. From other's experience, they tend to look for strong proof of regular employment and if one can sustain themselves in thailand.

I am very grateful for this group and the people in this community helping each other out 🙏. Thank you so much to everybody! All respectful opinions are appreciated!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking guidance on the documents required for their Thailand DTV application, specifically regarding their status as a freelancer without a registered business. Key issues include the submission of client contracts as proof of employment, the need for confirmed flight tickets and hotel bookings, and providing a letter on client letterhead. The community advice highlights creating an explanation note and sourcing additional documentation from clients to substantiate the application.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Well, here’s what I would do if I were in your shoes.

1) in your initial application, did you apply as a freelancer or as a business owner?

I would write an “explanation note” explaining that I work as a freelancer with independent monthly contracts from different clients. Get a letter from a client or multiple clients if you can, stating that you work as an independent freelance contractor with them. Also maybe explain in brief what you do for them. You can use ChatGPT or something similar to help you make this letter, and get them to sign it(on their letterhead preferably). Get one of your clients LLC certification or registration(make sure it’s one of the clients who you are getting the letter from). Merge these together as a pdf.

2) did they ask for confirmed flight tickets or flight details?

If they’ve asked for flight tickets, you need to book your tickets and send those to them. See if you can book a flight that is refundable or one that you can reschedule etc. About the accommodation, you can simply book through the book now pay later option through Agoda as you did before and send it to them.

3) An “employee certificate” can be as simple as you getting a letter on your client’s letterhead stating you work as an independent contractor for them, mentioning what you do for them and the terms etc. Again, use ChatGPT to help you make an employee certificate, it’s easy. Along with this, attach your client contracts. Also, even though they did not ask for this, I would personally attach my most recent tax returns with this because it seems like they aren’t convinced about your regular work/income.

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