I got the DTV from Paris in less than 20 days with no additional request! Got a lot of tips from here so I wanted to share:

- I carefully followed the instructions on the Paris embassy website. Each embassy got slightly different requests, just follow them carefully

- Less is more. Don't explain or give more than what they ask, easier for you and for them

Documents shared:

- I'm an auto-entrepreuneur (freelance) I wrote a letter in French + English to explain my activity and shared a link to my website

- Proof of address in France I shared a mobile phone invoice

- Bank statement only showing the correct balance (over 15 000 EUR) no need for 3 months statement etc...

- Proof of registration of my self-employment issued by INSEE in France

- Invoice from one of my client + proof of payment received in my business account

- ​​Screenshot of the “About” page from my website showcasing my activity, including my full name, first name, and photo

It was quick and easy, don't overthink it just provide EXACTLY what they ask at your local embassy!

Dtv question.

I am a realtor self-employed with an S corporation in America for 20+ years with proof of income. I have a team with agents to cover my business while traveling. I am not necessarily working in Thailand but trying to eventually retire there. What documentation will I need to provide to get approved for DTV Visa?

I applied in the US as a self employed freelancer with an LLC and the embassy just sent me an email requesting this:

‘Upload a self- employment verification letter that include the full name, position, *digital nomad/ remote worker, period of employment and signed by yourself (Issue within 6 months)’

I already mentioned to them I am self employed and uploaded my LLC. So should I just write the letter myself in third person? Seems a bit strange.

Someone else mentioned they did that. Basically wrote a self employment letter and signed it themself.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

Hi everyone, thank you for your inputs.

I got my DTV (Workcation Visa) today!

Applied from Dubai (UAE) using the online portal on Jan 2nd.

Got my Visa on Jan 6th.

No questions or additional docs requested.

I own my company and I am self employed here. I can work remotely. So this is a great way to explore the country 🙂

If you guys got any questions lmk, happy to contribute :)

I'm filling out an online DTV workcation category application as a self employed small business owner. In the "professional portfolio" section for supporting documents, should i just merge all the documents i want to provide as proof of having a business in one PDF file and attach it? Do i need to provide an outline or add notes to that PDF to make it easier to navigate? Should I add my cover letter there as well because there is no separate field for it?

DTV UPDATE: London Embassy. Submitted Monday 5:30pm, request for additional documents Wednesday 3:40pm - so around 46 hours

Request was:

* Photograph taken within the last six months.: - Please upload new photo (clear and focus) or use your mobile phone to take a selfie photo in plain white background and close up your head and top of your shoulders. (Your face must be clear and in focus and take up 70-80% of the photo.)

* Other request documents: - Self assessment tax return / Statement of accounts / Accountant's letter / Personal tax calculation or computation statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) (Apart form your name, you can conceal any details that you would not want to show.)

So I have taken and uploaded another picture and downloaded my self assessment (submitted earlier this year) from HMRC.

Fingers crossed they are satisfied and I won't need any more additional documents... who knows! I'll keep you updated!

Anybody had any experience applying as a self employed VAT registered Sole Trader in the UK? (Amazon selling etc). Thanks

I’m a yoga online teacher and work for my own, didn’t work for any company. How should I select my working status in DTV website: unemployed or freelance?I apply under soft power Muay Thai course

Are there any self-employed online English tutors here, that have had success applying for the visa?

I am self-employed in Europe. To apply for a DTV I anticipate to write a cover letter that I need to do ongoing market research in Thailand with the aim of establishing a regional office in Bangkok. I cannot submit any client contract at this stage. Would this work to get the DTV? All other required documents, such as bank statement etc, I have.