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Do I need to be married to be added as a de facto on my fiancé's Thai visa application?

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Sep 3, 2025

8 months ago

Andy ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi All, we are currently in Ho Chi Minh about to apply for our DTV. My fiance is applying with me as a defacto however it's asking for a copy of the marriage licence? Do we have to be married for me to be added as a defacto on Her visa? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The applicant inquired about the necessity of being married to be included as a defacto on their fiancé's DTV visa. The community responded clearly that to be considered a dependent on a visa in Thailand, one must be legally married. Several comments emphasized that a marriage certificate is required for all visa applications involving a dependent. It was suggested that the applicant apply for their own DTV visa since they are not married, as Thailand does not recognize defacto relationships for visa purposes.

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Andy ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok thanks for the help everyone 👍 I’ll just apply for my own.

8 months ago

Andrew *********

Yes. Same for all visas. Need to be married.

8 months ago

John **********

Just to clarify you each need to apply for your own visa. The primary applies first and once that visa is issued a dependant could apply quoting that visa and showing proof of relationship. Proof of relationship would be birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc. As you are not married you can't be a dependant so would need to apply directly for your own DTV using whatever criteria you meet

8 months ago

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

@John *********

if a wife is applying for a dtv (I receive an annuity as a monthly income) and I get approved with the 500k thb in my account when I apply for my husband and son will I need 500k for each of them? (The way I read online it’s per person but I wanted to ask )

8 months ago

John **********

Anonymous participant 168 depends where you apply, some consulates will allow you to provide a sponsorship letter

8 months ago

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John **********

John *******

Yes, you need to be legally family.

8 months ago

Pete *******

For you to be a dependent you must be married to your girlfriend.

8 months ago