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Can I be accepted on my partner's DTV if we are engaged and have children together?

Thailand Visa Rules Dependent Visa DTV Visa Marriage Requirements Expat Immigration Visa Application Process

Oct 15, 2025

7 months ago

Eilish ********

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Hi, will I be accepted on my partners DTV if we are engaged and have children together? I’m getting mixed messages about this. We have been together for 10 years and have children, bought a house together etc. 

Or is it strictly only accepted as a dependent on his visa if we are officially married? Thank you

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In Thailand, a dependent cannot be accepted on a partner's DTV visa unless they are officially married. Despite having children and cohabitating for an extended period, the Thai immigration system only recognizes marriage for visa applications. Individuals in such partnerships would need to apply for their own visa.

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Eilish ********

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Thank you people

7 months ago

Gordon *******

Think you need to apply for the DTV visa individually

7 months ago

John *******

Def not accepted. Need to be formally married and actually have to supply the marriage certificate

7 months ago

Pete *******

There are no mixed messages. You are either married and qualify or you are not married and don’t qualify.

7 months ago

Stuart *********

Nope. Thailand doesn’t recognise “partnerships” whether you have children together or property.

If you were married then you could apply. If not you’d need your own application.

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Do I need to be married to be added as a de facto on my fiancé's Thai visa application?

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