DTV Approved in Laos, Vientiane as a freelancer

I overprepared and some of the docs were not needed

Documents Submitted:

Freelance contracts

* 1 Freelance Services Contract with main client + Letter from this client stating they are happy for me to work remotely

* 3 letters from other freelance clients stating remote work arrangements (2 of these letters returned)

* Gmail screenshots correspondence between me and my clients (not needed)

* Invoices and payments to my account in the past year from all 4 clients (not needed)

Financial Statements

* Bank Statement more than 500.000k THB in my BKK bank for more than 6months

* Thai bank account book ( copy of all pages)

* Letter from my bank saying that I’m the account holder and the date I opened savings account and deposited the money

Freelancer Status

* my CV

* Screenshot of my Linked In Profile

* screenshots of my website, with testimonials

* my portfolio (16 page document) - he kept it all

Other

* Application Form

* Cover Letter, outlining the nature of my work, said that I admire Thailand and want to live there and work remotely for my remote clients who are very happy for me to work remotely 😁 and that I will comply with all Thai laws and won’t look for local employment. Outlined a list of documents I submitted, mentioned my website

* 10.000 THB CASH

* LAOS Hotel booking confirmation (this was not needed 🤷🏻‍♀️)

* Passport and Copy of Passport

* Laos Visa, Entry in Laos Stamp

* Appointment confirmation, with the queue number

*be sure to sign each piece of paper somewhere

Hope this helps. Good luck to everyone! 🍀

Destination Thailand Visa

Hi Everyone, Im currently applying for my DTV visa and was looking for some help if anyones in a similar case to me.

1. In regards to financial evidence, am I able to provide a invesment account statement?. I use wealthsimple and have monthly statements. I Have they money but its not liquid in my regular bank account as I invest it.

2. In regards to "Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status" I currently run a bunch of youtube channels and thats my job. Is there any other youtubers in here who have filled this out?

Youtube doesnt give contracts as we are essentially freelancers and are paid through Google adsense. However, I do have sponsorship contracts with companies. If anyone can help, I will love you forever.

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, just trying to prepare for my DTV application in Jakarta, is this the correct form? I dont see DTV listed as an option.

I'm also wondering what you had to show as proof of employment, do I need to show payslips or is a contract of employment enough? According to the official website-

4.1 for a DTV Workcation (Digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer) : Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status

** Copies of agency/school/institution/company documents must be signed by an authorized person and stamped with the agency/school/institution/company seal

To me it seems like you only need a contract, but seems too easy 😅

Many thanks!

Do invoices prove the status as a freelancer ect?

Hi Guys, Is trading online considered a remote activity? the taxes paid are only on capital gains, not on income.

I was thinking of getting a letter from the bank explaining that I work remotely on my own, and attaching all the transactions of the past year, with taxes paid.

Stupid question… I’m embarrassed to ask….

So I’m %100 Service Connected Disabled Veteran… And I have a writing page on facebook… That’s what I do… I write… ON FACEBOOK!!!

Does that qualify me for a DTV??

The requirement states the following:

Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status.

What do you guys think??

Is FACEBOOK Considered a “Professional Portfolio”… or is my writing a “Foreign Talent”….

Do I meet this requirement??