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Can I add my child to my DTV visa in Thailand?
DTV visaVisa for childrenThai immigration rulesDependent visasHomeschooling in ThailandVisa application process
Apr 13, 2025
a year ago
Shanelle ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIve been in Thailand 2 years already and recently I got approved for the dtv visa, is it possible to add my child to it? We homeschool so I don’t want an education visa. I’ve been informed by different immigration officials over the years that children under 14yrsr old don’t need a visa. However, on multiple occasions I’ve encountered issues at airport immigration because my child doesn’t have a visa. Our Last entry the officer threatened that my child could be black listed in the future. Just trying to get a clear understanding of what to do since nobody’s on the same page.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarity on adding their child to their recently approved DTV visa. Despite different opinions from immigration officials about whether children under 14 need visas, the user has faced challenges at immigration due to their child's lack of a visa. Responses confirm that while children cannot be directly added to a DTV visa, a DTV can be applied for in the child's name as a dependent using the parent's DTV approval. A sponsorship letter and bank statements are required for this application.
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Wesley ********
You kids need a visa, but they won’t face legal repercussions until they are 14. But if you wanna do it properly, yes they need a visa
Anonymous ******************
Apply for dtv- dependant. It's relatively easy. You just need to provide your bank statement with a sponsor letter stating you'll be financially responsible for them. Much easier to get than the main applicant
Shanelle ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 982 where do get the sponsee letter
Anonymous ******************
@Shanelle *******
I used chatgpt to write one. Just a few lines with your detail, your child's details, relationship and you'll support him financially in Thailand. Doesn't have to be long.Jessica ********
@Shanelle *******
I applied for a visa for my son. He’s under my dtv. It’s the same price $400Shanelle ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jessica *******
did you just apply the same way and use your bank statement and offer letter?Jessica ********
@Shanelle *******
I have an online business; so I added my bank statements; and told themHe was my dependent. They ask for his picture, passport, and birth certificate. He’s 3.
Shanelle ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jessica *******
thank you so much ☺️Jessica ********
@Shanelle *******
yes! I did it as a new dtv application, just like mines. I just added my reference number on his application: and I used my bank statementReply to
Jessica ********
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John **********
@Shanelle *******
you write itReply to
John **********
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John **********
You can't add your kid to your DTV but you can apply for a DTV in their name as your dependant by quoting your DTV. Obviously you need to leave Thailand and apply via a consulate in another country
James ********
@John *********
correct ✅Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Yes, you can apply DTV visa for your child.
Wannikea *********
Legal child can buy a DTV as dependant, you will apply for the child referencing your DTV number/approval as parent and supply a sponsorship letter and bank statement
Elías ********
Yes, if he's legally registered as your son, you can add him as a dependant if you're a DTVer, or at least that's what I've read.
Ručman ***********
You can't be blacklisted if child is under 18. However immigration can hassle you a lot if you don't resolve status of it.
Shanelle ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ručman **********
not me, they will black list my child for the accumulated overstay stamps even though I don’t have to pay any fines right nowRučman ***********
@Shanelle *******
they can separate your child from you, if they ban your child they need to ban you also.Reply to
Ručman ***********
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Greg ********
@Ručman **********
Maybe not blacklisted but could be denied entry??? My pals son had 5 year overstay - never been denied entry after it though.Ručman ***********
@Greg *******
they can't separate children and parents. It's not America.Greg ********
@Ručman **********
When my pal and son were leaving (Just before blacklisting came in) he had to pay a fine for them both. The son is disabled and is Thai but on British passport. The immigration did not want to fine the kid but had to. They were very apologetic apparently.Reply to
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