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Argue
Sep 29, 2005

I represent the Philippines
I'm from the Philippines, and am applying for a Schengen Visa for a trip to Iceland. It asks about employment, and I'm wondering what the best way is to present myself regarding my finances:

1. I get money from freelance projects, but because I'm extremely flush at the moment, I've chosen not to take on any new ones, so I wouldn't be able to present payslips since January. Should I just write that I'm unemployed, or would this reflect badly? I own property and have a fairly good amount in my bank account; might that be sufficient to convince them I'm not going to run?

2. I'm actually registered as an employee at my mom's company, so that I can have our accountant file my taxes, based on what I earn from my projects; I have no salary with the company itself. Should I just list myself as an employee there? I don't want to look suspicious on account of having a Certificate of Employment from them but not having any recent deposits in my bank account.

3. I actually do have a small stream of money from interest on a loan I've given out; would it be better to include this? That's not really employment though, but it's not an insignificant amount.

Or, am I just overthinking all this? Should I just write that I'm unemployed, turn in a bank certificate showing I have a lot of money, and be done with it?

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