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Do I need to get my DTV approved before applying for my spouse and children's visas in Thailand?
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Nov 26, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERIm currently in Thailand on a visa exemption on holiday and I want to apply for a DTV for remote working. My plan is to go to Vietnam to apply. I have a spouse and 2 kids. Do I need to get my DTV approved before I submit their applications? Does anyone have experience of this and any timeframes? š
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently in Thailand on a visa exemption and intends to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while abroad in Vietnam. They inquire if their DTV needs to be approved before they can submit visa applications for their spouse and two kids. Responses indicate that the DTV must be approved first, with an approval timeframe of about 2 weeks, followed by an additional 2 weeks for the family visas, suggesting a total stay of roughly a month for the application process.
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.
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Wannikea *********
Plenty of posts regarding spouse and dependant applications. You'll need marriage certificates and birth certificates, sponsorship letters.
Anonymous ******************
What is the process of getting approval? Where do you apply for that ?
Anonymous ******************
yours will take about 2 weeks. and they will take another 2 weeks. so u guys will have to be there roughly a month
Kurt *************
Yes you need first. Can apply for them directly after
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kurt ************
even if Iām not approved yet?Kurt *************
Anonymous participant approve first
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kurt ************
thank you so much!Reply to
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