Hi, my dear community,

Got a 5-year DTV visa for Thailand (digital nomad/freelancer). Applied in Penang after trying in Kuala Lumpur. Penang had more knowledgeable people who knew about freelancing.

Good luck, everyone! You deserve it, and you're an asset to any country's economy if you go there.

I know that the visa is not accepted for any type of work. Who received the visa and would share his/hers occupation?

Just got my DTV from Hanoi offices. The ladies were super cool, helped us pull everything together.

I gave 7 months of bank statements and invoices, plus the below.

I definitely suggest drafting a letter that explains all the documents provided, and I got both of the companies I freelance for to put together a short contract and had letters from both companies stating my role and how long I had been with each company

No appointment necessary at this point, we just walked in

Hi everyone! I am currently employed until the end of November, and then I will become a freelance programmer by registering for a sole proprietorship. So I do not have any freelancer contract yet.

Is it possible to apply for DTV visa now, only with the registration and current employment letter?

Thank you!!

Here's my experience with the Thai Consulate in LA for my DTV:

Applied on August 16.

Further requests more docs on Aug 23.

Approved on Sept 12.

Any requests for extra docs, expect 5 extra business days as that is written on the website. Just know that.

Very easy. I applied as a freelancer. Lists of things I've provided:

1. My main portfolio website and 4 projects and impressive case studies I've recently done related to my recent and current clients.

2. Last year's tax document

3. My joint bank account showing the total of $30k (shows my address, name, and my husbands name). Along with statements of 1 month only.

4. Provided 6 recent invoices for my freelance work and for extra, showed the total paid invoices cost starting beginning of January of this year to Aug 16, as proof that money is flowing in consistently.

5. Proof of freelance contract employment.

My husband just turned in his application for marriage affiliation with me for DTV. That should be an automatic, and easy acceptance.

I hope this helps!

Hello , As a freelance, what else do I need to prepare?

My husband and I just had our DTVs approved same day at the Taipei office (both Canadian). Applied at 9am, picked up our passports with stamps at 4pm.

We applied individually (him with his own business, me as a freelancer). We printed out our documents at 7/11 and brought the 11000 TWD cash for the application fees.

Besides the usual documentation, we also provided the following based on the success stories were read here:

• A cover letter outlining the nature of our work and how it is conducted remotely

• A resume

• 5 months of bank statements

• I provided printout of my portfolio, a couple of my freelance contracts and invoices

• My husband provided a copy of his business registration

We got there before 9am, and there was only one other person in front of us (everyone else was there for Thai Citizen services). We were asked why we want to travel to Thailand and why we aren’t applying in our home country. Then they insisted we have a Taiwanese number to contact us, but we didn’t have one as we were using data-only eSIMs so we went to grab a couple of SIM cards which set us back an hour.

We rushed back before 12pm to submit everything again, and they said they would call if they needed more documentation, but if we don’t hear back, then to come back at 4pm.

Well, we didn’t get a call so we came back at 4pm and it was approved. If it’s convenient and works for your situation I would recommend the Taipei office.

I would suggest reading the threads here carefully and gather information for your own situation as every office is different. Good luck to anyone else applying!

Wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.

Currently working in Thailand with permit and visa, however my contract will end this month and will not be renewed.

My thoughts are to go freelance and move services online.

The DTV could be a great option for this. I'd leave the country once visa expires and apply out of country. However, I'm unsure how to show a portfolio of work with a new business.

What is currently being accepted as proof of work/portfolio documents?

Is there a requirement to show company registration or income from services?

Has anyone applied for a DTV Visa as a freelancer with "Phone App Development" as their primary freelance activity?

I'm planning to launch my app soon and have high hopes for its success. However, it won't be generating income by the time I apply for the DTV Visa.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everyone, I have been interested in leveraged exchange and cryptocurrency since 2017. I earn all my earnings in this way now. I have no problem with 500K. I can show this in my bank account both in Thailand and in my own country. I consider myself as a freelancer, but it will not be enough for me to see it alone. Can I get a DTV visa if I show my old CEX transactions and my DEX transactions since 2021? Thanks in advance for your feedback.