Questions tagged [freelance]
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.
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Concerns About Schengen Visa Approval for Freelance Developers Without Traditional Employment Proof
My wife and I, both freelance developers from India, are planning to travel to Belgium on a tourist visa.
Also we have a relative in Belgium who could provide us a simple invitation letter and ID ...
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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.
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Germany: Freelance visa and traveling in Schengen
I found this very comprehensive guide about freelance visa in Germany:
https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/how-to-get-a-german-freelance-visa
Does anyone of you know if I can travel Schengen with that ...
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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 ...
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How do you declare independent consulting income for schengen visa?
other than my full time job, I do independent consulting for an online educational site, for which I get a variable amount paid every month which varies between a fraction of my regularly salary, to ...
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Required visa for work-at-home (abroad) person visiting his/her employer in US
I'm working here in Philippines for a company in US and they me pay directly. Prior to this work, I got a multiple entry B-1/B-2 visa for US. I would like to go to the US this year so that I can have ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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How to get a tourist visa to the Phillipines as a freelancer? [closed]
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 ...
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Australia 417 working holiday visa: Can I contract to employer on my business ABN after visa full-time work rights expire? [closed]
I'm really stuck and worried and wonder if any Australia visa gurus can advise. Any help is much appreciated.
Facts:
In Australia, on a 417 working holiday visa:
You can stay up to 12 months and you ...
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How should freelancers apply for a Schengen visa? [duplicate]
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,...
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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 ...
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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’...
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What to fill under occupation if you have quit your job [duplicate]
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Getting a Schengen visa as an unregistered freelancer from India [duplicate]
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 ...
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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 ...
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Montreal - tips to avoid troubles with Immigration
I will be traveling to Montreal to spend 2½ months this January. It will be an exploratory trip, to get to know Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, etc. and live Canada in its worst season, since I'm going to ...
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Proving your financial stability if you are a freelancer [duplicate]
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 ...
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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 ...
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