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What Should I Choose for My Occupation on the DTV Visa: Freelance or Business Owner?

Dec 29, 2025

18 hours ago

question about workcation dtv visa (Embassy The Hague Netherlands)

I am registered as self employed but have 1 client who pays me recurring and has a contract with me. For Occupation, should I choose "freelance" or "business owner"

What should I do for "Accommodation in Thailand"? Can I just do a hotel for 6 days that I haven't booked yet? 

I saw mixed opinions here saying that an Airbnb is needed for 1 month. 

Does the hotel date need to match with the intended date of arrival / departure? 

Can I do "No" for Additional accommodation in Thailand even though the hotel is for a couple of days ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses how to classify oneself on the DTV visa application regarding occupation—whether to select 'freelance' or 'business owner'—given the user's self-employed status with a single client. It seeks advice on accommodation requirements, asking if a temporary hotel booking suffices and whether the hotel dates must align with travel dates. Comments provide mixed experiences with booking accommodations and employer documentation during visa applications.

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Breathtaki***********

Not sure if they will ask for kamer van koophandel details as a freelancer but they do for employees and may also for business owners.

You probably fit more in the freelancer category but that's just me guessing.

12 hours ago

James *******

Some do , some don't...go onto booking dot com and look for a hotel that you can pay on arrival. That way you can cancel it after you get your DTV if you don't want it.

12 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

I named a booking for 30 nights, didn’t submit proof and they didn’t ask anything about it

After that ‘no’ for additional accommodation, it was fine

(Also The Hague)

15 hours ago

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