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Can I apply for a long-term DT visa for my wife while in Thailand?
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Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m currently in Thailand on a DT visa, and my wife is here on a tourist visa. Can I apply for her DT visa on my behalf, or is there another way for her to get a long-term visa? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user wants to know if they can apply for their wife's DT visa while she is currently in Thailand on a tourist visa. According to comments, the wife cannot apply for the DT visa directly while in Thailand; she needs to apply from outside the country, preferably at a Thai consulate or embassy. Additionally, if the couple has a marriage certificate, the wife can be considered as a dependent for the DT visa application. However, it is important to note that she cannot switch her tourist visa to a DT visa while remaining in Thailand.
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Anonymous ******************
You can’t apply for her DT visa on your behalf directly. She’ll usually need to apply at a Thai consulate or embassy outside Thailand. Another option is for her to do a visa run and apply for a DT visa from a consulate abroad. Some people use agents to help with the process, but she generally can’t switch from tourist to DT visa inside Thailand.
Thai ************
You can apply her as dependent, if you have marriage documents. Vietnam is easy choice to apply from.
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what document need for apply with marriage certificate please?Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
No you can’t
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They wanted official marriage certificate.
Anonymous ******************
Yes, you can but your wife needs to stay in country of application during the process.
Robert *******
yes, there is, but all depending on country of origin.
Lee-Ann *******
The spouse DTV Visa attached to yours, but you can't be in Thailand to apply for it
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what documents need to apply please?Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee-Ann ******
Which country nearby best and process fast for DTV Please Recommend.Nattha *****
you can apply in LAOS...the best nearest country so far with good success rate.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Nattha ****
how Long it can took any general idea so i keep in mindNattha *****
Anonymous participant 15 -20 days max....if all documents are perfect then not more than 10 days.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Nattha ****
Thanks for the recommendation.Reply to
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Stacey *********
Anonymous participant Vietnam is quick. Got mine in 4 days
Lee-Ann *******
Anonymous participant I don't know really, I'm Australian and I got mine and my husband's whilst we were still in Australia through Canberra
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