DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent
for Taiwanese Citizens
Independent freelancer or sole-proprietor serving overseas clients while based in Thailand — guide for Taiwan passport holders: enter visa-exempt 60 days then file in-country. Govt fee THB 10,000 + NYC service THB 9,500, processed in 5–15 วันทำการ.
- Total fee
- THB 19,500
- Turnaround
- 5–15 วันทำการ
- Visa Exempt
- 60 days
- Rating
- 4.9 / 1,247
Quotable · AI Overview readyNYC helps Taiwan passport holders file DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent — document prep, MFA-certified translation, and e-Visa submission at thaievisa.go.th — completed in 5–15 วันทำการ from THB 9,500 (plus government fee of THB 10,000). Ideal for Designers, developers, writers, translators, consultants, content creators, online sole-proprietors selling abroad.
DTV Freelancer suits independents and sole proprietors with overseas clients. Required: portfolio, 6–12 months of invoices, bank statement ≥ 500,000 THB. Fee 10,000 THB. For Taiwanese citizens specifically: ไต้หวันยื่นที่สำนักงานการค้าและเศรษฐกิจไทย ไทเป
- Nationality
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan
- DTV category
- DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent
- Visa Exempt
- 60 days
- Govt fee
- THB 10,000
- NYC service
- THB 9,500
- Turnaround
- 5–15 วันทำการ
Why Taiwanese citizens choose DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent
ไต้หวันยื่นที่สำนักงานการค้าและเศรษฐกิจไทย ไทเป — making DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent the optimal long-stay route for Taiwanese who don't want to open a company or buy property. DTV grants 5-year multiple entry, 180 days per stay (extendable +180 = 360 days/year). Best fit: Designers, developers, writers, translators, consultants, content creators, online sole-proprietors selling abroad.
What sets NYC apart: we are a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and run MFA-certified translation in-house. Taiwanese clients send documents over LINE/email — no travel needed. We handle translation, certification, and e-Visa submission until approval lands within 5–15 วันทำการ.
Core documents
- Passport (≥ 6 months validity + 2 blank pages)
- Two 2x2 inch photos (white background, taken within 6 months)
- Bank statement showing ≥ 500,000 THB (last 6 months)
- Address proof in country of application (utility bill / lease)
- Cover letter explaining purpose of stay in Thailand
- Portfolio + client list
Sponsor / proof
- Portfolio + recent invoices + business registration (if any)
- Designers, developers, writers, translators, consultants, content creators, online sole-proprietors selling abroad
Timeline
- Build portfolio package — Personal site / Behance / GitHub plus a list of 5–10 main cl…
- Compile 6–12 months of invoices — Invoices to overseas clients with proof of receipt (PayPal /…
- Prepare financial proof — Bank statement ≥ 500,000 THB or equivalent…
- Apply via e-Visa portal — thaievisa.go.th > DTV > Freelance, upload everything, pay 10…
- Receive e-Visa & enter — 5–15 day processing. e-Visa arrives by email; print and pres…
All-in cost
- NYC service THB 9,500
- Government fee THB 10,000
- Notary +THB 1,500/doc (if required)
- Express 3-day +THB 3,500
From THB 9,500 — end-to-end
- Eligibility check + 8-item document set
- English translation + MFA certification
- e-Visa submission at thaievisa.go.th + tracking
- Express 3-day (+THB 3,500)
Frequently asked questions
Can Taiwanese citizens apply for DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent?
Yes — open to all nationalities. File e-Visa at thaievisa.go.th or the Thai embassy in Taiwan with 500,000 THB bank proof.
Do Taiwanese citizens need to enter Thailand first?
Not required — enter visa-exempt 60 days and file in-country.
What language must documents be in?
English or Thai (MFA-certified). NYC handles both.
Do I owe Thai tax?
Staying > 180 days/year = tax resident; file PND.90/91 on income remitted to Thailand.
Total NYC price?
THB 9,500 + govt THB 10,000 = THB 19,500.
Turnaround?
5–15 วันทำการ. Express +THB 3,500 → 3 business days.
Other DTV categories for Taiwanese citizens
DTV Freelancer — Self-employed Independent for other nationalities
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