What should a freelancer do when asked for payslips for a Thailand DTV visa application?

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Hi everyone
I applied for the Thailand DTV visa and I just received a request asking for copies of my last 3 payslips.

I’m a freelancer / independent contractor, so I don’t receive payslips. I issue monthly invoices and then receive the payments by bank transfer.

Has anyone been in the same situation?

Should I upload an explanation letter together with the invoices? Or what can I do

Ask Thailand · Answer

A freelancer applying for the Thailand DTV visa received a request for last 3 payslips, which they cannot provide. The community suggests submitting invoices along with a cover letter explaining the situation and providing bank statements to show payments received. Some commenters note that the embassy may be asking for more than the legal requirements, which typically do not include payslips for freelancers. It is advised to clearly explain the income sources in any correspondence with the embassy.

A. ************ · Answer

Send them the invoices and your the bank statements showing the corresponding payments highlighted. Definitely include a cover letter explaining to them what you are providing. You dont want them leave it up to the person checking to figure what you sent.

"Invoice dated XX/XX/XX for $XX.XX which was paid on XX/XX/XX (See page #X with the payment highkighted."

"Invoice dated XX/XX/XX for $XX.XX which was paid on XX/XX/XX (See page #X with the payment highkighted."

Kaitlyn ********* · Answer

Show them your bank statements and those invoices

Shane ***** · Answer

I get paid once a year. Not an issue.

EmpatheticE*********** · Answer

Last 3 months of all the invoices and receipts from your clients. And cover letter explaining your income.

Frank-Steven *********** · Answer

What country are you in? What embassy applying with? Seems like another embassy going overboard and beyond legal requirements for the DTV.

Unforgettabl************* · Answer

Compile your invoices and write a cover letter for them explaining that you do not receive payslips. If you’re feeling particularly extra I’d highlight those transactions also being deposited into your account.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Of course, show your invoices and the related incoming payments. Include a very brief cover letter explanation in the upload.

Kurt ************* · Answer

Invoices, tax returns the last two years and a good letter might help..this is the problem with not having a company.

What should a freelancer do when asked for payslips for a Thailand DTV visa application?

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