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Can my family join me in Thailand on a DTV visa?

Dec 29, 2025

a day ago

If i have 5 years DTV visa, can my family stay with me at thailand with this visa? My wife and 2 children under 18

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, your family can stay with you in Thailand on a DTV visa. Your wife and children need to apply for their own DTV visas as dependents. They will require documentation such as a marriage certificate, birth certificates, and a sponsor letter from you that demonstrates financial sufficiency (a bank account balance of at least 500,000 THB for each dependent). It’s important to note that while the visa is issued for 5 years, it is classified as a multi-entry tourist visa, and it doesn't imply continuous residency.

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Simsan *********

No, you have to apply for DTV for them with your Visa as supporting documents.

4 hours ago

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

19 hours ago

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

a day ago

Brilliant*********

Please note.... ur bank account must reflect 500k per person.

a day ago

James ********

Not TRUE...

6 hours ago

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

a day ago

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.

19 hours ago

James ********

NOT 🚫 TRUE... check the Thai Embassy or Consulate for its requirements for the DTV dependent visa.

6 hours ago

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James ********

Kuba *******

Not true. Even without 500k for each some embassies will accept a sponsor letter for children stating you will pay for their expenses.

a day ago

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.

a day ago

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.

20 hours ago

James ********

Correct ✅

6 hours ago

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?

19 hours ago

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.

19 hours ago

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.

19 hours ago

John **********

BrilliantZebra7843 it varies by consulate

a day ago

James ********

Correct ✅

6 hours ago

James ********

Correct ✅

6 hours ago

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James ********

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.

a day ago

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.

6 hours ago

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?

6 hours ago

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.

4 hours ago

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.

4 hours ago

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Robert *******

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.

a day ago

Bohem *****

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@Jan *****************

so 500k baht proof for also family? I already got Dtv visa

a day ago

Genevieve ****

@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.

9 hours ago

John **********

@Bohem ****

you might be able to get away with writing a sponsorship letter, particularly for the kids

a day ago

Jan ******************

@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…

a day ago

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Jan ******************

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