As a freelancer, do the asked for documents include tax returns? Being a remote, digital nomad, this isn't always possible. Or is this only for US citizens applying in the US?

Hello all....

I'll be applying for the DTV from Vietnam next week and have a few questions about the process.

I have worked abroad for a long time and have moved around an awful lot so I haven't been liable to pay tax anywhere. I have read that many folks are being asked to provide tax returns.

Has anyone successfully applied for and been granted the DTV without being asked for evidence of paying tax? I, of course have the funds in the bank and have done so for at least six months.

I am an English tutor that works online and is self-employed.

Would it be better for me to mention up-front on my cover letter that I am unable to provide evidence of tax returns or wait for them to ask?

I'd appreciate any info.

Thank you!

I saw quite a few folks here requested to provide the most recent tax return as additional supporting documentation. Now it’s 2025 Jan and technically I should prepare 2024 tax return but haven’t been able to collect all info needed yet. In this case can we use 2023 tax return?

Hello everyone

I would like to ask those who have been approved of DTV as a freelancer. What do you need to show as a freelancer if you don't have employment contracts with companies and clients? Thank you for your help.

For content creators who have successfully applied - what evidence did you show? I primarily make income through Patreon, is it enough to document your earnings through different income streams? I’m only just filing my first tax return for 23/24 now and it was a very small earnings year - it’s vastly improved now in 24/25 so I’m worried they’ll be concerned about my past earnings. I know it’s not judged on how much you’re making monthly but I’m a bit worried about them not judging content creation as a real job!

Hi all, and thanks for your enligthments. Sorry for posting anonymous 🙏🏻😊

My questions are : when you apply as a freelancer, and show your tax return, does it have to be in english ? Mine are in Spanish.

Second question : what if my tax returns are not just about my freelance activity but a mix of incomes ? (I’m also a normal employee in Spain and pay taxes on that and renting out a property)

Do you think they will look specifically for my tax returns regarding the freelance activity or not ?

Grateful for all the help ! And happy new year to all !!!

Hi everyone, these are the documents I have on hand in preparation of the application of DTV in Hanoi. I am a Singapore passport holder. Appreciate if all the kind folks here can advice If they are sufficient:

1. Original employment contract, signed off back in 2021 when I was promoted to be the Director of the company. The nature of my work allows me to work remotely from anywhere.

2. 6 months bank statement, maintaining a minimum balance of THB700,000 equivalent.

3. 6 months payslip, showing that I have been drawing a regular salary from the company even when I am working remotely.

4. Certificate of Employment, signed off by my Regional CEO, indicating my term of employment, annual salary package and my position in the company.

5. Authorisation letter, signed off by my Regional CEO, stating that I am authorised to work remotely from any country in Asia.

6. Monthly contributions to my pension account in Singapore.

7. Tax returns for the 2022 and 2023. Showing that I am drawing a minimum salary of USD83,000 every year.

What are my chances of getting my DTV approved?

Hello, a big thanks to all the members of that group for the help provided !

So in my case, i am a freelance remote worker and as a freelancer, i don't have any contract from my employers to show (and i'm just working for one or two clients max for now) and i don't necessarily work for them every month (last year i worked for them 7 months in a roll then 5 months pause).

This year, well, i don't know, i will see how it goes, there is no certainty, it can stop from a day to another or i can also be working all year...

And i don't send an invoice each month, rather a note of copyrights (as a writer/adaptador) to the client who pays me 45 days after but each note is dated monthly, like a bill or a paycheck....

I have the amount (500K) they ask for on a bank account.

All that being said and thank you to those who read me until the end, do you think i can be eligible for the DTV, and if yes, how should i do it ?

Thank you !!!

I am asked to provide further documents, including tax returns.

The thing is that the official tax receipts in my country are not in English.

Do I need notary translation or submit original ones because they asked official ones?

# Anyone who applied in Vietnam? did they ask you for tax return documents? anyone got refused due to it? (my income is not taxable in my country)