Thai Embassy Document Request · Work & Business

CV, Portfolio & Work Samples for the DTV

Submit your DTV portfolio, work samples and CV correctly as a freelancer. Step-by-step guide to what the embassy really wants, with examples, so you avoid rejection.

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You just received a “Request for Further Document” from a Royal Thai Embassy asking for your CV, portfolio, and work samples . For a freelancer applying for the DTV, this is a critical moment — a wrong answer can end your application. We’ll show you exactly what the embassy needs, how to prepare it, and the pitfalls that cause rejection. Follow this guide to submit a response that proves you’re a genuine, qualified remote professional.

A digital nomad freelancer organizing their DTV application portfolio, CV, and work samples on a laptop at a café.

What the embassy asked

When the reviewing officer cannot tell from your initial file what you actually do for a living, they send a specific request for further document. It asks for two things: your CV or portfolio, and examples of your work.

“Please provide details about your current work, including (1) your CV or portfolio, and (2) examples of your work, along with any supporting materials that demonstrate your experience and qualifications, etc.”

Why the embassy asks for this

On the Thai e-Visa portal, the DTV “Workcation” track requires a “professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status.” When an officer can’t verify your profession from your file, or suspects your income is disguised local employment, they request your CV/portfolio plus samples. The aim is to confirm you are a genuine remote professional earning foreign income — not to grade your design skills. A concrete project narrative is often the fastest way for an officer to verify your work is real.

How to provide it correctly

Re-read the exact email: it asks for (1) your CV or portfolio, (2) examples of your work with supporting materials, and often a short description of one previous project. Answer only what is requested; do not add unasked documents.
Prepare a 1–2 page CV/resume in English (or Thai) as a PDF: include your full name matching passport, current freelance role, years of experience, key skills, main clients, and a note that your income is foreign-sourced.
Assemble a portfolio PDF or a single clean link showing 2–4 real, verifiable work samples, your professional website, and named profiles (LinkedIn, Upwork, GitHub, Behance, etc.) so an officer can verify your identity and activity.
Add 2–4 concrete work deliverables tied to specific clients/projects: e.g. a delivered report, published article, app screen, design file, or signed scope of work — each clearly linked to a client so the officer can match them.
Write the short project description they requested: 1–2 paragraphs naming the client (or anonymising if NDA), the problem, what you delivered, the timeframe, and confirming it was paid, foreign-source, remote work.
Cross-check consistency: the clients, dates, job title and income in your CV/portfolio must match your contracts, invoices and bank statement showing 500,000 THB (~$15,000). Any mismatch triggers re-review.
Ensure everything is in English or Thai; any other-language certificate, contract or sample needs a certified translation that is then legalized. Combine into clearly named PDFs (e.g. 'CV.pdf', 'Portfolio.pdf', 'Project-Example.pdf').
Upload via the same Thai e-Visa portal or reply to the embassy's request email by the stated deadline, attaching only the requested files. Keep the original application unchanged.

Example of a properly structured DTV portfolio PDF with CV, work samples, and a project description page.

Common mistakes that cause rejection

Sending a CV only, ignoring the request for work samples and project description.
A portfolio with no verifiable owner — no website, no named profiles, clients unidentifiable.
Failing to write the short project narrative explicitly asked for.
Over-submitting: padding with tax returns, full bank history, unrequested letters.
Inconsistent details across documents: different job title, client names, or dates.
Submitting samples in a non-English/Thai language without certified + legalized translation.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the CV and the portfolio the embassy wants?

The CV is a 1–2 page summary of your professional experience; the portfolio is the proof — real samples, your website, profiles, and work deliverables. The embassy explicitly asks for both, so send both as separate PDFs.

I’m under an NDA — can I still show work samples?

Yes. Anonymise the client, redact confidential parts, and provide a clear written project description (problem, solution, timeframe). A signed scope of work or invoice often backs this up.

How many clients or samples should my portfolio show?

Show genuine breadth — multiple clients with 2–4 samples. Officers often flag freelancers with only one or two clients as possible disguised employment, so demonstrate several real, verifiable engagements.

Does my portfolio need to be in Thai?

No, English or Thai is accepted. If any document is in another language, you must provide a certified translation that is then legalized.

My portfolio is just a link — is that enough?

A single working link to your professional site or profile can work if it clearly displays your name, real projects, and clients. However, pair it with a CV PDF and a written project example so nothing relies solely on a link.

I was already rejected once — will a stronger portfolio help?

Yes, if it directly addresses the gap (e.g., more clients, verifiable samples). In our experience, since around May 2026 re-applying after a rejection has felt harder, so make the second file substantively stronger. Note: 100% refund if denied only with the optional Denial Protection add-on, available with our service from $139.

Can I include client testimonials or contracts as part of my portfolio?

Yes, and they are encouraged. Recent invoices, contracts, or testimonials that match your CV and bank evidence strengthen your proof of genuine remote work.

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General guidance only — not legal advice. Thai embassy requirements vary by office and change over time; always confirm the exact wording in your own request email, or let our team check it for you.