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Can I enter Thailand on a DTV visa as a spouse without the main applicant present?

Dec 11, 2025
2 days ago
Hello, I am kinda worried due to strict entry at airport lately.

I am DTV spouse holder and been in and out country for many times together with my husband. But I am on family vacation and this time I will be entering without him. He is currently not in Thailand as well however he will be back soon.

Has anyone experienced this before like entering without main applicant? I am worried it could cause a problem.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user expresses concern about entering Thailand on a DTV spouse visa without her husband, who is currently outside the country. Comments from the community provide reassurance, suggesting that she should have no issues entering as a visa holder, and experiences shared indicate that problems typically arise only when extending visas within Thailand. Some recommend being prepared with cash and suggest options for services to ease the entry process.
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Wannikea *********
Absolutely not an issue
Bob **********
You should go through quicker than actual DTV holders not much to question you about but I would have the 20k baht people have been claiming they were asked for
Greg ********
You will be fine. I think you are overthinking, but it is understandable with so much misinformation about.
Anonymous *************
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@Greg *******
Yes Greg. I know I am overthinking as I have never done that before. But thank you so much โ˜บ๏ธ
Greg ********
Anonymous participant I overthink too. I have just had AI Claude telling me exactly that lol. It actually told me to go and eat, and we return to the development tomorrow. I think I have jumped the shark somehow 555
Salman *******
You will be fine donโ€™t worry.
Anonymous *************
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@Salman ******
Thank you ๐Ÿ™
ArticulateS***********
If youโ€™re paranoid pay for a safe entry service about 4.5k baths
John *********
What DTV do you have soft option or workcation?
Anonymous *************
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@John ********
Workcation
John *********
Anonymous participant should be fine with that I guess, they are starting to do some checks on the soft options like are you still attending your courses etc but workcations I donโ€™t see a problem but none of us can tell you for sure GL keep us posted that you passed through ok ๐Ÿ‘
Anonymous *************
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@John ********
thank you Johnโ˜บ๏ธ
John **********
The only time I've heard of a spouse having an issue was when they tried to extend at an immigration office inside Thailand and their other half hadn't extended
James ********
Correct โœ…
Anonymous *************
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@John *********
yes I saw that. ๐Ÿ˜Š thank you ๐Ÿ™
Kurt *************
You have a visa. Shouldnt be a problem
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@Kurt ************
Thank you for your comment โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ™
Tho *****
Doesn't get any better than being on the spouse option?

What can they even ask tou except if you still have him as a spouse...

unlike education where they check ur thai skills etc...
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@Tho ****
thank you for your answer ๐Ÿ™โ˜บ๏ธ
Luit *****************
I see no problems, there are no rules you should travel together.
James ********
Correct โœ…
Anonymous *************
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@Luit ****************
thank you for your comment ๐Ÿ™