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Do I need to show 500k baht for a DTV application as a spouse if my husband is the primary applicant?

Nov 13, 2024
a year ago
My husband is applying for DTV and I wanna apply with him as spouse and I am not working so do we need 500k baht or more? The posts were confusing as some people say yes and some people say no. Also how long should the money be present in the bank account (500k in total). Your help will be appreciated
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The requirements for applying for a DTV visa as spouses can be confusing due to varying rules by embassies. Generally, the primary applicant (the husband) will need to show funds—commonly stated as 500,000 baht—while the spouse may not need to have separate funds, depending on the embassy's specific requirements. Some participants indicate that a sponsorship letter from the husband and his bank statement may suffice. Therefore, it's crucial to confirm with the relevant embassy for their updated requirements, as they may change periodically.
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Anonymous ******************
If you apply in Jakarta, you can apply at the same time with your husband and you only need 500k once. I have just done that.
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Anonymous participant 274 thank you very much, how long did it take?
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Anonymous participant Apply on Monday, ready on Thursday.
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Samantha **********
Brit here.

I applied via London embassy (freelancer)

Got my visa then applied for my husbands spouse visa. Neither of us have a UK bank account.

We used a visa agent.

Here’s how that went…

I have a Thai bank account, was told to put an additional 500k in my account for him.

Did that.

10 days later the embassy (via the agent) said that wasn’t good enough and that he also needed a Thai bank account with 500k in.

Flew to Thailand, opened a Bangkok bank account for him, put the 500k in there.

They then requested proof of his flight.

Sent that off.

Got his visa this morning (10 days after sending the flight details off)

Reading all the posts on here I think it really does depend on the embassy.
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Melody ******
No

You can apply together

Need sponsorship letter from your husband

Copy of his bank statement
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Jim **********
I think you need to be more specific on two key items that will drive the answers (1) what type of DTV - medical, ‘soft Thai’ or digital nomad, and (2) which embassy will you be applying to ?
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Achanster ******
I have read from here (not personal experience) that the first spouse will only need to issue a letter confirming he/she is sponsoring the second spouse's application, there is no need for each spouse to have 500k bhats.
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Alain ***********
It’s 500 K per person up to two adults and two dependent children. For a couple it’s 1 million for a couple with two kids is 2 million. It doesn’t depend on the embassy.
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@Alain **********
that’s unfortunate as not everyone comes from the US or the UK and could simply get that amount ready which is not fair. However we were able to stay and live comfortably inside the country without having that amount ready at the spot
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Wannikea *********
Each applicant needs 500K baht banked.
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@Wannikea ********
that’s the thing you say that but the person who commented before says no, so what’s the real answer 😭
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Toni *******
Anonymous participant it depends on the embassy. Search the group
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David ********
Anonymous participant that's what happens here multitude of answers each embassy has different rules also people here haven't experienced the process they just read something wherever and run with it. Scan for posts of people who completed the process then decide on place you will go and just follow the person who completed the process at that embassy
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also like to add, not just which embassy you apply through, but it sounds like some embassies are changing their requirements as time passes. So best to look at recent applicants and not ones from July, August and probably not September.
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@David *******
you are correct, I’ll scan and ask around some more
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Helen ********
Anonymous participant you need to state what embassy you are applying at as it varies in every location. As David states, there is no set rule that is enforced by every single embassy. If you are embassy shopping, I'd narrow it down by what country is most convenient for you, then look for posts regarding that location. If applying in person, you can both apply at the same time. If applying online you need to submit your husband's DTV with your application so make sure you allow time for the two applications.
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Phyo **********
Your husband needs the bank statement but you don't. The visa fee is 400 USD for each person.
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@Phyo *********
which embassy would you recommend around SEA
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Ellice ****
Anonymous participant 4 days in HCM excluding weekend and application day.
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Tore *********
Anonymous participant i did mine in Jakarta based on medical treatment. Was very easy and they only required current bank balance, not seasoned for 6 months as some do.

Applied monday morning, picked up Thursday afternoon.

They are switching to E-visa very soon though
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@Tore ********
what happens if they switch to e-visa?
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Tore *********
Anonymous participant probably only that you have to apply trough e-visa website and additional requirement to prove you are in Indonesia.

And a pdf visa instead of an actual sticker in passport
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Phyo **********
Anonymous participant I applied in Cambodia, Now It took 10 business days. I don't know about other embassies. But usually other embassies just took 2-3 days.
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@Phyo *********
thank you so much, did you have a spouse with you?
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Phyo **********
Anonymous participant Not yet, I am about to apply in Myanmar, my wife's country.
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@Phyo *********
noted thank you
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John **********
Best to ask the embassy you want to apply through
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Phil ***********
its not a great answer, they often say. 'go read the web site'. 6 months seems like the longest ive heard the bank statements need to be back dated when applying in Malaysia.
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@Phil **********
it's not a great answer but there is no great answer. Probably not much help on the website of the embassy in question either. Best to actually contact the embassy and ask them
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@John *********
We all know many of the embassies won’t respond. That is the very reason like this page exists, so those applying can ask about the experience of those who already applied. A better question to ask the original poster is what embassy they are going through, so others that have used that one can share
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@John ******
we are open to any SEA embassy as long as they accept 1 income
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John *******
Anonymous participant I think Taipei is the best option for that
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@John ******
we need a visa for that :/
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John *******
Anonymous participant might be a problem. But you can try
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@John *********
thank you
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