For DTV for freelances, what is important to put in your professional portfolio?

Hello. I hope someone can help me because I can’t get through on the embassy phone since more then a week.

I applied for DTV in German embassy Frankfurt

I’m running an e commerce business in Germany.

Now they ask me for the following documents:

1.Current order or assignment

2. professional portfolio with representation of a digital nomad.

What do they mean with this. We have monthly around 3000 orders from customers. We sell cosmetics

What order shall I show them?

And also what do they mean with the portfolio?

I hope someone can help me.

I don’t get reply on email. And nobody answers the phone since more then a week. I’m afraid my application expires

Hi, can i show my investment portfolio as a "professional portfolio" under the workcation category?

DTV (freelance) application approved ✅

I haven’t read of any freelancers applying, mainly remote workers and soft power so thought i’d share my experience.

Friday 16th. application sent with following evidence

- Passport photo

- Photo of actual passport

- Bank statement showing current address in the UK

- The same bank statement to show proof of funds

- Pdf document with links to my “professional portfolio”

Monday 19th.

Application status update.

Additional info required.

- Professional portfolio links supplied not working, please provide alternative

- Self assessment tax return / Statement of accounts / Accountant's letter / Personal tax calculation or computation statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Additional info supplied

- Pdf document with screenshots of portfolio instead of links

- Pdf document with cover letter explaining what i do as a freelancer and proof of where my funds came from (house sale)

Tuesday 20th - visa approved

Worth mentioning that i’m a British Citizen and currently in the UK so went through the London consulate.

DTV question: Hi all, as a yoga instructor offering online lessons and retreats, I have a question about the DTV's Workcation part. Can a portfolio with my website, yoga events, certificates, and resume, plus a motivation letter, work for the "professional portfolio" requirement? I don't have a personal company; when needed, I invoice through my spouse's company. Any advice or thoughts?