This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Can my family join me in Thailand on a DTV visa?
Dec 29, 2025
4 months ago
Bohem *****
ORIGINAL POSTERIf i have 5 years DTV visa, can my family stay with me at thailand with this visa? My wife and 2 children under 18
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, your family can stay with you in Thailand on a DTV visa by applying for their own dependent DTV visas. Your wife and children under 18 will need to provide a marriage certificate and birth certificates for application, along with a sponsor letter from you confirming that you meet the financial requirements, which typically involve a bank account containing 500,000 THB per person.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Simsan *********
No, you have to apply for DTV for them with your Visa as supporting documents.
Anonymous ******************
Its 5 years but they frankly don't expect us to stay here all the time, its not Temporary Residence but just a multi entry tourist visa
Andrew ********
Yes - they just need to apply for dependant visa marriage certificate and birth certificate for them and a sponsor letter from you showing your financial requirements met - the sponsor letter with your funds of 500k thb will work
Brilliant*********
Please note.... ur bank account must reflect 500k per person.
James ********
Not TRUE...
Andrew ********
BrilliantZebra7843 incorrect tell me how a child under 18 will have a bank account showing 500k THB and be able to prove source they earned that money. The primary DTV holder just shows their 500k THB and a sponsor letter saying they will provide all their financial needs
Luit *****************
@Andrew *******
The fact that a child has no bank account with that kind of money does not change the requirements.A sponsor letter qwill be normally accepted for children, but then the bank account officially needs 500k for each person.
James ********
NOT 🚫 TRUE... check the Thai Embassy or Consulate for its requirements for the DTV dependent visa.
Reply to
James ********
Reply
Kuba *******
Not true. Even without 500k for each some embassies will accept a sponsor letter for children stating you will pay for their expenses.
Brilliant*********
@Kuba ******
sorry but you wrong. I just entered with my wife and 2 children, my 3rd child from a different mother. The embassy requested both. Letter of sponsorship and proof of funds for all 5.Kuba *******
BrilliantZebra7843 You are wrong, it's different in every consulate. I've seen it done multiple times without issue. You just need to ask.
James ********
Correct ✅
Luit *****************
@Kuba ******
So because some embassies don't request for all requirements you accuse others of being wrong when they just quote the official requirements?Kuba *******
@Luit ****************
The official requirements don’t seem to mean much. They vary from embassy to embassy. For example, I only showed a one-month bank statement, even though it says everywhere that three months are required. The same applies to the extra funds needed in a bank account for children. I’ve seen cases where a sponsorship letter was all that was required for two children, even with only 500K in the account. All you need to do is ask around at different embassies if you’re looking for an easier route.Luit *****************
@Kuba ******
Bank statements are not a visa requirement, but just a way to prove the official visa requirement of 500k.This requirement is for every applicant, it is up to the embassy how they want you to prove this.
The fact that some embassies don't ask for proof is something that indeed happens, not good in my opinion.
John **********
BrilliantZebra7843 it varies by consulate
James ********
Correct ✅
James ********
Correct ✅
Reply to
James ********
Reply
Robert *******
a Visa is same as the passport a personal item.
There is no family visa.
As shown above, wife and kids can apply for the DTV as dependent and YES, they all have to meet the requirements.
There is no family visa.
As shown above, wife and kids can apply for the DTV as dependent and YES, they all have to meet the requirements.
James ********
Half Correct,..the primary DTV visa holder can sponsor the dependent family members in their individual DTV applications... with one 500,000 bank account.
Robert *******
@James *******
You mean that the sponsor does not have to show money, only a letter that I sponser my wife and two kids and even every body else wanting to have this visa?James ********
@Robert ******
the sponsor does need to show PROOF of the 500,000 Thai baht in any bank account. And meet the requirements for the DTV visa for dependents per Thai Embassy or Consulate where the dependent DTV Visa Application will be SUBMITTED.Robert *******
@James *******
That sort out a big problem for many.Just make a sponsor letter with AI and no money in a bank account is needed.
ALL DTV applicants can be broke, just need to make a letter.
James ********
@Robert ******
😜 there are MANY reports of those who have been successful in getting the DTV visa for their dependents on the DTV Visa forum. Key is in meeting the requirements for it per Thai Embassy or Consulate where they're making dependent applications. The requirements do vary. Best to read posts about how others were successful. BTW... Happy New Year 🎊🕛🎇
Robert *******
@James *******
happy new year.Always love to read that many people did get the DTV without meeting basic requirements, i guess that is why so many people decide to shout out that Immigration does not issue Extensions.
James ********
@Robert ******
our friend @Stuart ********
has said that Thai Immigration Officers prefer not to extend the DTV visa in Thailand due to the amounts of paperwork documents etc. A simple border bounce by Air or land is the best way to get the DTV 180 day extension.Robert *******
@James *******
That is what you did read, I read what he wrote:Immigration does issue Extensions of Stay, BUT it is to much hassle. for the DTV holders and a quick border run is more easy
But yeah, it is always Immigration who is kicking out foreigners, they do not want foreigners unless they use a special service or the new border run at Satun in stead of Cambodia.
.
Reply to
Robert *******
Reply
Jan ******************
A spouse or dependent child can apply for their own DTV visa as a dependent of a DTV holder if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Bohem *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
so 500k baht proof for also family? I already got Dtv visaGenevieve ****
@Bohem ****
we used sponsorship letters, one for each application for spouse and 2 children under 18. Used the same, just one 500k baht. This was half a year ago in Jakarta. So, requirements might have changed though.John **********
@Bohem ****
you might be able to get away with writing a sponsorship letter, particularly for the kidsJan ******************
@Bohem ****
The financial requirements apply individually to each applicant, and each family member must obtain their own DTV. There is no requirement for the funds to remain in the account after the visa has been issued…Reply to
Jan ******************
Reply
7 comments
4 months ago
5 comments
7 months ago
5 comments
8 months ago
2 comments
9 months ago
4 comments
9 months ago
20 comments
10 months ago
4 comments
10 months ago
30 comments
10 months ago
10 comments
a year ago
4 comments
a year ago
11 comments
a year ago
10 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
1 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
1 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
Can I apply for the Thailand Destination Visa (DTV) for myself and my family members simultaneously?
4 comments
2 years ago
5 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
2 years ago
6 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.