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Do I need to apply for my child's visa outside Thailand when I have a DTV visa?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Child Visa Visa Regulations

Sep 29, 2025

2 days ago

Catherine ******

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Hello everyone 👋

I received a DTV visa and now I need to apply for a visa for my child based on my visa.

We are currently in Thailand. Do I need to go back to Laos to apply for a visa for my child, or can I do it from Thailand?

Thanks in advance! ☺️

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The consensus among community members is that you cannot apply for a DTV visa for your child while in Thailand; the application needs to be done from outside the country, specifically indicating that returning to Laos is necessary for this process.

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Henrik *****

ALL DTV visa must be applied for and granted when you are outside Thailand

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Christian **********

You received the DTV while you have been in Thailand? Where did you apply and how you entered Thailand? On tourist visa?

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Emira ********

i'm in the same situation as you i know that i have to go outside thailand but i'm looking for details. do you know if i have to submit traduction of my documents?

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Anonymous ******************

It's from outside the country only.

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Pete *******

You cannot apply for the DTV in Thailand.

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DTV_Be*******

It is the same process - you apply outside of the country

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