How we work
DMA finds the model and hands her to a host agency in Asia under contract. Terms are fixed before departure.
From application to contract
- Application — Measurements and six snaps. Face and full length, no make-up or filters: front, profile, three-quarter, back, profile three-quarter, smiling. From 18 — in a swimsuit, under 18 — in fitted clothes.
- Reply — We reply from the agency’s email. — 3 working days
- Meeting and test — Online or in Moscow. The model pays for a test shoot in Russia.
- Sent to partners — We send the model’s profile to the markets the manager approves.
- Option and contract — The partner sends terms; we go through them with the model (and guardian) and sign the contract.
- Visa and departure — The host agency arranges the invitation and work visa.
From application to departure usually takes 1–2 months. No tickets are bought until the partner confirms the terms in writing.
Who pays for what
| Статья расхода | Кто оплачивает | Возврат |
|---|---|---|
| Просмотр анкеты, встреча, подготовка | DMA | Бесплатно для модели |
| Тест-съёмка в России | Модель | — |
| Загранпаспорт | Модель | — |
| Приглашение, рабочая виза, перелёт, жильё, карманные деньги | Принимающее агентство, авансом | Удерживается из гонорара |
| Тесты и полароиды за границей | Принимающее агентство, авансом | Удерживается из гонорара |
| Комиссия принимающего агентства | — | По договору, на сайте не публикуется |
| Комиссия DMA | — | 10% гонорара |
| Expense | Paid by | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Application review, meeting, preparation | DMA | Free for the model |
| Test shoot in Russia | Model | — |
| Passport | Model | — |
| Invitation, work visa, flights, housing, pocket money | Host agency, in advance | Deducted from the fee |
| Tests and polaroids abroad | Host agency, in advance | Deducted from the fee |
| Host agency commission | — | Per contract, not published |
| DMA commission | — | 10% of the fee |
The model pays the agency nothing. The partner’s advances are deducted from earnings; amounts are in the contract. A contract runs about 3 months; housing is an apartment from the host agency.
Visa and documents
China
Work visa Z and work permit
Japan
Entertainer status via a COE
Korea
C-4 (up to 90 days) or E-6
Thailand
Visa B and work permit
Malaysia
Employment Pass / Professional Visit Pass
Models do not work on a tourist visa or visa-free entry.
If the model is under 18
- From age 14 — only with a legal guardian’s written consent; the guardian signs the contract. Host-country rules (age, notarised consent to travel) apply.
- The guardian gets the manager’s contacts and is told of every meeting and test.
- Underwear and swimwear shoots are not agreed for anyone under 18.
We write to models only from email on the distinctive-model-agency.com domain; to partners also via the messengers listed on the For brands and For agencies pages. DMA takes no money from models and never asks for nude photos. If someone writes in DMA’s name otherwise or asks for a transfer, tell us.