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

Oct 31, 2025
2 days ago
Im currently applying from Vietnam the DTV. I can only upload one document for each section. What would you recommend as a freelancer to upload: CV, portfolio, contract with customer or references? Or should i make one PDF in put all my contracts, bills, documents together in one PDF and upload? Please help me :D ☺🤓🙆
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer from Vietnam, it is recommended to merge all relevant documents—such as your CV, portfolio, contracts, and references—into a single PDF. This consolidation helps in presenting a comprehensive overview of your work and qualifications, which can be more effective than uploading individual documents. Additionally, including a cover letter at the top of this PDF to explain each section may enhance clarity for the reviewers.
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Steve *******
Combine everything into one PDF, and put your cover letter explaining each part at the top of the file.
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@Steve ******
that sound good I will try that
Henrik *****
With german documentation, you will be best of applying in Germany, to avoid documents being rejected or to have official translations made of the documents.

The German Thai Embassy, will recognize standard German documents, where other embassies may be reluctant to approve such documents
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@Henrik ****
many people are from many different countries are coming to all those south east Asia countries to apply for their DTV. They should be used to it
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant You will be fine applying from Vietnam. You are correct they are used to it hence so many go there and get approved with no problem. triple check your docs, before submitting.
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@Andi **********
thanks men ok I will
Henrik *****
But that does not mean that it is the best way to be approved, especially when your documentation is not all in English, which are depanded if you don’t apply in the country from which the documents originate from.

Hence many applicants are asked for additional / translated documentation, which resets the visa processing time to zero, and therefore extra cost of staying longer time in the country of the Embassy applyed at.
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@Henrik ****
I know what you mean, but almost everyone I know who has the DTV didn't apply from their home country
Andi ***********
@Henrik ****
Majority of people in this forum do not apply in their home country I think. Vast majority are approved first time in another country, the system is made to apply overseas. I get what you saying but it is not difficult getting approved outside of your home country except for a couple of embassies like KL..
Andi ***********
Merge docs together into one PDF use ilovePDF ...i included all those you mentioned CV, portfolio, contracts, references plus online work protocols and sample of work,
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@Andi **********
ok thanks and everything in English? My contacts are in German. Should I made the translation or new signing?
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Self translation into English is fine.