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@Uwe ***
thanks for the feedback. I hadn’t considered Laos!
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@John ******
that’s the feeling I’m getting as well .  Are you hearing of better places in Southeast Asia to apply?
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@Johan **********
How would I ask? They don’t take phone calls and if you go, you already need an appointment. They don’t respond to emails… also, the KL embassy is 5 hours away…
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What did you do for proof of address without already signing a lease or having a place? 🤔
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@Alessandro ********
yes, that I have of course. I have a business registered in the Netherlands, but the requirements state they want a portfolio and employment contract.

My customers would certainly not allow me to present a contract for security and confidentiality reasons, and I’m self employed
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@Mike ****
ah ok! So you can use the KVK uittreksel and don’t need it stamped by the consulaat??
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This makes me worried for me as “freelancer” because I don’t have regular salary even though bank account is always high enough
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@Mike ****
yes, business registration for sure. Although I’m not sure the Dutch embassy will provide a stamp like the Thai consulate asks for
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@Greg *******
“firms” may not, but there are large networks of auditors and independent consultants that only work remote 😉
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@Greg *******
thanks Greg. Other than a website, most cybersecurity firms don’t do that type of content (we privately consult and clients want confidentiality for audit etc)

Also have you heard successful approaches for freelancers without contracts ?