Answered5 months ago
Do children aged 3 and 6 need to prove 500,000 baht each for a visa application in Thailand?
Just been told this by ISSA..
Is this the case, does a 3 and 6 year old have to evidence 500,000 baht on application too?!
Is this the case, does a 3 and 6 year old have to evidence 500,000 baht on application too?!
Answer summary
The requirement of showing 500,000 baht per person for visa applications, including children, tends to vary depending on the embassy. Generally, children are often treated differently, with some embassies being more lenient regarding the financial proof needed for minors. While some users report needing to show funds for each family member regardless of age, others have shared that only adult applicants require proof of financial stability. It is essential to check with the specific embassy or consulate being dealt with, as policies differ widely.
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Andrew ********
Yeah sorry about your luck on this but dependant DTV exist for a reason where cover letters and sponsor letters cure the 500,000 requirement along with your approved DTV
Jana ******
We confirmed the same in Chicago.
Peter **********
Insane no sense..
Patricia *********
My agent approve mine without have to show 500 k .
Better than any agency .
Better than any agency .
GrayPa*******
For us, we also had to
Prove 500k per person including all kids
Prove 500k per person including all kids
Anonymous ******************
We were 2 adults and 2 kids and only had to show financial evidence for 2 adults. I think it will depend on the Embassy though.
Kimberly **************
my family of 4 is on the education visa. only the parents' bank accounts need to have 500K for 3 months.
I **************************
@James *******
what answer is this 🤔
Aaron *****
I thought the process was you apply then sponsor them on yours?
Thai_visa_**********
Please remember that insurance companies often have a line in the small print about legal stay. Children might not get s fine but cannot go school and are most of the time not insured
Thai_visa_**********
Because some think that children should be illegal in Thailand, no visa and in overstay just because there is no fine is the hest solution.
But it has other consequences which are forgotten. Some only think about avoiding a small fee to have their children a legal stay. No insurance and not legit to go school can impact the rest of the child lives. As a parent you should take care your children, not your daydreams.
But it has other consequences which are forgotten. Some only think about avoiding a small fee to have their children a legal stay. No insurance and not legit to go school can impact the rest of the child lives. As a parent you should take care your children, not your daydreams.
James ********
Thai_visa_specialist what are you trying to say ?
Anonymous ******************
Traveling and kids? Never a good combo idea. Choose one only.
Nikki **********
I applied for myself and then sponsored my spouse and daughter with the same funds.
Tavia *******
@Nikki *********
can you message me pleas eNikki **********
@Tavia ******
pm your question
Muhammad *******
What help you need can contact with me
Maya *****
Today I was accepted !!! Thanks to Issa compass and it takes only 4 days in Italy embassy Rome , a plus was the fee for the government is in the amount u pay to agency for the service , u don’t need to pay extra fee for the visa it’s included and that take care of everything u need only to wait ur visa at home doing nothing only and probably it’s the best way to reduce rejection
James ********
@Maya ***********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Maya *****
@James *******
yes I know it but for somebody it can be helpful, and Issa compass is always reminding u this things , thank u 🙏 really appreciate
Parsipp*******
We have 5 kids. Apply just for yourself. Kids can over stay without penalty. This is what majority do. Never had an issue.
GrayPa*******
Parsippany8139 I’ve heard this also
But chat gpt said otherwise… that the next time
We ever have to pass thru immigration they can penalize even us adults for not taking the rules seriously. What do we do 😩 I also have 5 kids (very young) and having to
Fly with them every 6 months isn’t easy…
But chat gpt said otherwise… that the next time
We ever have to pass thru immigration they can penalize even us adults for not taking the rules seriously. What do we do 😩 I also have 5 kids (very young) and having to
Fly with them every 6 months isn’t easy…
Parsipp*******
GrayPanda6549 ChatGpt is wrong.
HappyCe********
OPIs this true?!
Paul ****
HappyCelery1441 yes. Kids under 15 are really not enforced anything. You can research about it
Parsipp*******
HappyCelery1441 Yep. Ive dont it more times then I can count. Look it up.
Unforgettabl*************
Parsippany8139 It’s not really a good idea to have your kids rack up multiple 120 day overstays. Even though they aren’t charged for it. Also, once they hit the age of 14 or 15 then they will start to get charged so unless you only have small children it won’t work for the duration of the visa.
Unforgettabl*************
I suspect that they’re trying to provide the most optimal application and if you don’t follow it then they won’t refund your money if your denied.
Each Embassy is different and some are more forgiving than others.
Each Embassy is different and some are more forgiving than others.
Sam *********
UnforgettableRambutan8343 They're trying to make him pay for f.ake documents
Unforgettabl*************
@Sam ********
While I don’t doubt that a number of agents will provide fraudulent documents I suspect that since Issa offers refunds to rejected applications this is their way out of paying for a refund.Maya *****
It’s not true , if u are only 1 persone it’s 18k including the fee for the visa ! So they are not charging money for free u need to pay every application 350€ or 13 k to the Thai government for every person that want a visa so they charge only
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k baht to do everything and to submit ur application so in my opinion its very great
DTV_Be*******
Honestly it is embassy dependent. While technically you are suppose to have 500k per person, some embassies seem to be more relaxed on this. Which embassy are you using?
HappyCe********
OPLondon 🙏🏻
Andi ***********
HappyCelery1441 London does not require very young kids to have their own bank accounts. The agent is being OTT to ensure you are successful and don't claim a refund.
911l****
Each Embassy has its own policy and each consular officer can either accept the presented funds proof or deem it insufficient or unreliable 🫡
Nick ******
Don't give any embassy a good reason to reject your application. Better safe than sorry.
James ********
@Nick *****
that's a fee of *****
Thai baht per person for EACH DTV visa application ???.. I'm shocked to learn that ISSA charges that HUGE sums of money.Nick ******
@James *******
I was referring to the 500k THB requirement per applicant.HappyCe********
OPIncludes DTV fees.
James ********
HappyCelery1441 that makes a big difference. Thank You for your helpful reply ✅
Waqar ********
No.. dependent visa is applied after main applicant is approved and is easiest to get approved.
HappyCe********
OPContradictory info from a previous post so curious as to why agencies are sharing information that isn’t consistent with the embassies.
James ********
HappyCelery1441 not the same requirements being applied FROM Thai Embassy's and Consulates for the DTV dependent visas for amounts of funds required...
HappyCe********
OPWord salad.
Brandon ************
HappyCelery1441 Because every embassy has their own rules
Alex ********
Kids cost money too, who'd have thought.
Jos *******
@Alex *******
that's what i thought too, since when are children "cheaper" than adults...HappyCe********
OPThe children don’t live off of the monies being held. And even if they were, 5 years is a long time to live off of 11k. So being cheap or not is irrelevant.
It’s a fair question as the UK embassy is contradicting ISS Compass by suggesting a sponsor letter is sufficient. If I don’t have to withdraw unnecessarily a further 22k from my business account it’ll save me paying income tax. Materially it’s a fair question.
So if you know the answer or have a personal experience that will help myself and others please share it.
It’s a fair question as the UK embassy is contradicting ISS Compass by suggesting a sponsor letter is sufficient. If I don’t have to withdraw unnecessarily a further 22k from my business account it’ll save me paying income tax. Materially it’s a fair question.
So if you know the answer or have a personal experience that will help myself and others please share it.
James ********
@Alex *******
thank you for your helpful reply 👍Andi ***********
@James *******
You are right. SL is an agent/business so goes OTT to limit refunds.James ********
@Alex *******
correct ✅ Use the sponsorship letter from the DTV visa holder for the dependents. Check out the Embassy or Consulate website for their requirements... BUT it's common found seeing the use of the sponsorship letter.I seriously don't believe what Siam Legal is saying... EACH PERSON...
x 500,000
James ********
@Alex *******
NOT 🚫❌ TRUEAlex ********
HappyCelery1441 The answer to your question is yes - it's 500,000 baht per human being.
Alex ********
HappyCelery1441 Medical expenses, dentist, emergencies, cover loss of earnings, additional needs etc etc etc. It's not necessarily for daily expenses. It's too make sure that no matter what situation you end up in, you'll have the immediate cash there.
Positive********
Depends on embassies but for most yes.
Trustworth**********
PositiveLynx7934 exactly
I think USA has easier rules. If you try in a neighboring country to Thailand probably need extra money in bank
I think USA has easier rules. If you try in a neighboring country to Thailand probably need extra money in bank
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