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Do I need to show THB 500,000 in my account for each dependent when applying for a DTV from Hanoi?

Jun 22, 2025
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Kenneth ********
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Can anyone confirm if when applying from Hanoi if I would need 500k per dependent in my account? I am planning to get dtv and then my wife and 2 kids would be my dependents πŸ™πŸΌ
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The general guideline for applying for a Dependent Visa (DTV) in Thailand suggests that applicants need to show THB 500,000 per dependent in their bank account. For a family with a wife and two children, that totals THB 2,000,000. However, there are reports of varying requirements, with some applicants being approved with less. It is recommended to reach out directly to the embassy in Hanoi or consult others who have gone through similar applications for clarification.
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Jason ********
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Arun ***************
Based on our experience assisting applicants, the general guideline is THB 500,000 is required per dependent.

That means in your case you should be able to show a total of THB 2,000,000 . The overall case needs to make sense for the approval officer on how you will support yourself and your family during your time in Thailand.

That said, having some regular kind of income would significantly strengthen your case. Other factors that affect the approval would also be your nationality and the country of application.

Happy to share that we've successful assisted over 120 DTV applicants through our cooking programs (many with dependents)! So we're quite familiar with the process.. feel free to ask any more questions you have.
Dnatjugweme ************
A friend of mine has just got his 2 daughters' dependent DTV visas issued (on a Saturday), although he had "only" 750K in the bank. He applied in Europe, and it probably depends a lot on the embassy and the overall "strength" of the profile though (nationality, income, etc.).
Guillermo *********
I applied last week for my wife . We had 1 million im almost positive is 500k per dependent . As per the children i cannot confirm because we dont have πŸ™
Dnatjugweme ************
I know that the folks at HCMC answer e-mails. Maybe you can try to ask Hanoi by e-mail. If they don't answer, give HCMC a try.
James ********
Suggest you use the search πŸ” tool top of the forum page

ENTER Hanoi DTV

CLICK on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa in Hanoi will pop up to read.

Hopefully there's one which answers your question.
Kenneth ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you for this, I’m going to go down to The Embassy tomorrow and ask them. I appreciate your help! I’ll update this thread once I speak to them and update 🀞🏼
James ********
@Kenneth *******
Good Luck πŸ€
Dnatjugweme ************
@James *******
I think the OP's question is legitimate. Out of the 3 examples you've given, one does not say anything about the bank deposit for dependents. The 2 other applicants got their visa, but they had 500K per applicant, even in the case of children. Whilst it proves that one can be successful if they have 500K per dependent, it does not necessarily mean that 500K per dependent are needed at this embassy.
James ********
See section 5c bottom left column...
James ********
@Dnatjugweme ***********
correct βœ….

The original DTV holder can sponsor each family member by showing ONLY the 500,000 Thai baht or equivalent currency in their bank account that they used to obtain the DTV visa. (This is how it's supposed to happen.. but variations have been reported by various Thai Embassy's and Consulates.

Hopefully others can provide helpful information or experiences.
Dnatjugweme ************
@James *******
I think it's one the most outstanding grey areas in the whole DTV thing. We'll probably never get a definite answer. While I would find it legitimate to ask for 500K for each adult dependent, doing the same for children seems a bit over the top. There are not a lot of people who are OK with letting sit say 2 millions THB in a bank account for 3-6 months. There are much better ways to manage savings.
Kenneth ********
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Thank you James, I’ve searched but haven’t found anything that relates to having multiple dependents and how much I would need in my account πŸ™πŸΌ
James ********
@Kenneth *******
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