Freelancers, digital nomads, contractors, or other types of travellers who supplement their income with work that is described as 'self-employed' or other words that mean the same thing. Some visa regimes allow it, others do not.
Questions tagged [freelance]
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What to write in visa application form and what documents to submit as an unregistered freelancer?
There are many visa applicants who are working as an unregistered freelancer (photographer, construction contractor, fashion designer, journalist etc ). Some of these freelancers make really handsome monthly income and don't really need to work as a…
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Can a UK photographer legally photograph a US wedding if the wedding day shoot itself is unpaid?
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read this. I have scoured the internet and found so many different variations of answers on this topic, but nothing relating directly to my exact situation.
As a UK photographer/photo editor, I am able to…
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What to fill under occupation if you have quit your job
I have worked as a Software Engineer for around 4 years, but I do not have a permanent job right now (aside from some freelance work). My passport says my profession is Software Engineer.
I am visiting Germany for a job interview. I have the…
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Which visa for a remote freelancer with a US client traveling to the United States?
I'm a freelancer currently working remotely for a US client. They'd like me to stay with them for a short amount of time (1-2 weeks). Purpose of this trip is to attend meetings and work there for the duration of my stay.
Would this be possible with…
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Author visiting the USA for vacation under the Visa Waiver Program - Can they write?
I was wondering if an author of ebooks, who is registered as self employed as a freelance writer in the UK, can visit the USA on the Visa Waiver Program and continue to write, if he or she does not publish? The principal purpose of the visit is for…
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Getting a Schengen visa as an unregistered freelancer from India
I am travelling to Hungary for an all expenses paid coding competition I have been invited to by a very well known company. I need to apply for a tourist visa.
I am currently residing in India and quit my job a few months back. I am freelancing now…
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Proof of business for self-employment for tourist visa for Schengen visa?
One of the requirements in most Schengen tourist visas is either proof of employment or the firm’s registration or partnership deed.
A self-employed applicant to submit proof of business i.e. firm’s
registration or partnership deed. - French VFS…
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US B-1/B-2 visa holder wants to stay in US for two months to attend meeting and monitor work progress
I'm a Canadian permanent resident with an Indian passport having a B-1/B-2 US visa. I want to visit US for two months as a freelancer for non-US company to meet one manufacturer and review their work progress.
Is it legal?
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Proving your financial stability if you are a freelancer
I'm planning my big Europe trip, and I'm quite excited about it!
I have received a grant to attend a programmer conference in September, and I have an invitation letter from them. Since it's a conference, I'm applying for a business visa.
The…
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Work as freelancer while tourist in US for an already existing US client?
I already am freelancing for a client who is from the U.S. We were supposed to file for H-1B this year. Due to unforeseen incidents we were not able to do so.
Is it possible to visit US on a tourist visa and freelance from there?
Maybe even rent a…
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Can a freelancer doing business as a natural person travel to the US to meet a client on a B1/B2 visa?
Web Designer.
Designing websites as a natural person (does not own a business).
Travels to the USA on a B1/B2 visa to meet a client.
Meets the client to get to know them and their business.
Takes pictures of their headquarters and production…
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US citizen making money online when in the UK as a tourist
I'm an American citizen currently in the UK as a tourist. I'm aware of the limitations that this comes with, but I'm trying to figure out if it's in any way possible for me to make money online whilst being here?
Let's say for example I was making…
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How to get a tourist visa to the Phillipines as a freelancer?
I have been working as a freelancer for a US-based company for the past year. I am going to apply for a tourist visa to the Philippines. But when I check the required documents, it is asking for an employment certificate, NOC from the employer and…
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How should freelancers apply for a Schengen visa?
My friend and I are planning a Euro trip this October. Our port of entry is Frankfurt and will be going to Reykjavik (Iceland), Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Munich and back to Frankfurt.
We live in Mumbai, India and will be applying to the German…
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How soon can I re-apply for another 90 days Schengen visa after using my 90 days granted Schengen visa?
I have been using my 90 day Schengen visa to the Netherlands and am about to re-apply. My MVV (temporary residence permit) got rejected therefore I need to reschedule our wedding etc.
Can I apply 180 days after my first entry date?
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