Does a spouse need to prove 500,000 Baht for the Spouse DTV Visa in Thailand?

@Alexander ***

yes - it is asked for it the dependent visa too 😬

@Helen *******

as this is brand new for all.

Did you apply at the same time ?

or has the primary already obtained the visa?

In some visas the primary obtains theirs first, then the dependants apply with the appropriate documentation, proof of relationship, visa etc.

If you all applied at once I wonder if that may be why.

No Thai dependant visas require funds, as per BKK this is the same.

I asked this exact question and was answered 500k per family NOT per applicant.

I hope that they are able to sort it out, for many that would be a deterrent.

Just to note, this was asked during an official immigration information program.

@Chris ******

yes, it's very new and rules are being made up and changed as people adapt and it seems like embassies are tightening up already.

In the case of the DTV, the primary has to apply and have the visa approved before the dependant can apply. As a dependant you require proof of primary DVT, proof or relationship and proof of funds. Again, Vancouver consulate so it could very well be different elsewhere.

I know when we did Non O's every embassy had a slightly different requirement but don't recall it being so varied! I'll take it though, my husband DTV was approved in 2 hours and mine only took 36.

@Jessy *****

I would have guessed that it’s expensive

I would not feel comfortable moving far away, even if I had monthly income if I didn’t have more than 500,000 baht. With a family I would be stressed unless I had 5M or other assets that could be liquidated

@William *****

no worries about our incomes. A lot of people don’t have this money on a regular account. Anyway all good, we sort it out

@Jessy *****

oh I Agee

People go with a $1000

@Jessy *****

give them time to sort it out, it's new.