Freelancer applying from Da Nang without agent. — DTV Approved. (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
- Case ID: DTV-APP-014
- Embassy: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Category: approval
- Outcome: Approved.
- Timeline: Applied March 24. First request March 25. Second request April 2. Approved April 3. Around 10 days total.
Key issue
Income existed but was not clear enough at a glance.
What worked
Income summary, highlighted transactions, invoice matching, and clear PDF structure.
What failed / caused friction
Initial submission required the officer to interpret freelance income manually.
Takeaway
Freelancers should prepare documents for scanning, not deep analysis. Highlight income, exclude refunds/transfers, provide a summary table, and match invoices to payments.