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Can I apply for a visa in Thailand as a spouse of a Veteran receiving disability benefits, and how should I proceed with my children's applications?

Thai Visa Application Dependent Visa DTV (Digital Nomad Visa)Veteran Visa Considerations Immigration Process for Expats Family Visa in Thailand

Mar 8, 2025

2 days ago

Na'Shay ******

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I have a question regarding the visa application process. As the spouse of a Veteran who receives disability benefits, which serve as our primary source of income, I am unsure about the application procedure. Will my husband be able to include our children and me under his visa, or do I need to submit a separate application? If so, should I attach his benefit checks as proof of income?

Also is it true it is better to fill out the application two weeks after you land in Thailand?..  We’re planning our move in October. 

Thank you in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the visa application process in Thailand as the spouse of a Veteran receiving disability benefits. They want to know if they can be included under their husband's visa or if separate applications are needed, and whether to submit benefit checks as income proof. Comments reveal that the DTV may not qualify for benefits related to disability and that it's essential to get the primary holder's visa approved first to apply for dependents. Clarifications about the DTV categories and specific requirements for various visa types were provided.

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Na'Shay ******

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Yes we are going to look into it. Thank you

a day ago

Greg ********

@Na'Shay *****

If you are sending children to school here there are "Guardian" visas while your children are in school. It must be said the private/international schools are not cheap.

a day ago

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Greg ********

Anna *********

DTV may not be the best visa fit for you and your family. It may be worthwhile to look at all the visa types and their requirements on the Thai visa website

There is no visa particularly for veterans or people receiving disability benefits nor are there special dispensations with the other visa requirements Good luck

a day ago

Greg ********

There are 2 categories of DTV. 1) Workaytion where you work as a digital Nomad in Thailand remotely 2) Soft Power train in Muay Thai, Cookery School Medical treatment. Entry is for 180 days each entry. This can be extended once per entry for 180 days but you need to show all documents to show you still qualify for the DTV. The other option is a border run every 6 months. The costs of doing this need to be taken into consideration

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

You definitely need to choose a scheme to qualify. If medical soft power you'll need paperwork from a Thai hospital/doctor outlining a series of treatments/appointments lasting at least 6 months.

Curious what scheme you initially planned on using?

2 days ago

Na'Shay ******

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@Wannikea ********

thank you !

a day ago

Na'Shay ******

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@Wannikea ********

we were told to apply for DTV didn’t know there were different categories. .. thanks for the heads up

Wannikea *********

Greg ********

I have no idea if this is possible just throwing it out there. The Soft Power medical option is for someone receiving treatment in Thailand. This can be at a hospital or dental. I am pretty sure the VA has the Foreign Medical Program here at a few hospitals. Have a Google and maybe this is an option?

a day ago

Na'Shay ******

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@Greg *******

ok I’ll look into it.

a day ago

Greg ********

@Na'Shay *****

I have no idea about the VA program but I have seen DTV Soft Power approved for medical for 3 month checkups for 1) Diabetes 2) Rheumatoid Athritis. It is all down to the documentation the hospital or clinic will provide. Good luck.

a day ago

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Greg ********

Anonymous ******************

I think you need to see how you qualify for the DTV. I assume a soft power like cooking classes. You need 500,000 baht in a checking account for 6 months. Have you traveled to Thailand lately?

2 days ago

Na'Shay ******

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Anonymous participant 653 no this will be our first time

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

@Na'Shay *****

this best to visit first to see if you like it. Plus not a cheap as it use to be so depending on budget might be a factor

a day ago

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Anonymous ******************

Leong ***********

Being disabled or a veteran does not qualify for the DTV. You might want to try under soft power (medical treatment), if the disability requires treatment.

2 days ago

Na'Shay ******

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@Leong **********

this is interesting. I was told I could by several different people. .. thank you I’ll look into soft power.

2 days ago

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Na'Shay ******

Tod *********

you can't apply for a DTV when you're IN thailand, you get it from a thai consulate in another country.

AND

if you're using your husband as the primary DTV holder (for what ever category he signs up for) you have to get that visa issued before you or the children could apply for your "dependent" (spouse/children) DTV's because his visa is the proof you need for your applications under dependent category.

I'd apply for his visa end of Aug, once it's approved, then apply for yours and the childrens and then ALL come in on DTV's

2 days ago

Na'Shay ******

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@Tod ********

thank you, this is very helpful.

2 days ago

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Na'Shay ******

How can I apply for dependants on my DTV visa in Thailand?

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