ask
Search
Ask
Answereda year ago

Does my baby need a visa if she is under two years old in Thailand?

Anonymous *************
asked Dec 6, 2025
965
views
2
replies
2
likes
Hello I have a question and I hope you guys can enlighten me.

I’m currently in the process of getting my DTV (if approved) and I then would like to sponsor my wife and baby daughter. But I was told by many people that my 11 months old baby do not need a visa until she turns 2. I would just like to confirm whether that’s true, because if that’s the case I would only need to get my wife a dependent visa and I guess it’ll make the process even much easier. Thank you for the help.
Answer summary
The question concerns whether an 11-month-old baby needs a visa to stay in Thailand. The original poster is applying for a DTV and wants to sponsor their wife and daughter. Responses clarify that, despite some beliefs, the baby should obtain a visa, as it is essential for legal stay and avoids potential issues when traveling.
2 repliesnewest first
3

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Robert *******
Robert *******
Every foreigner visiting Thailand need a legal stay which they get based on passport at immigration checkpoint.

This could be the short time tourist entries, like Visa on Arrival, Visa Exempt Entry, Tourist Visa or the long term visa, like Non Immigrant or DTV.

There is NO minimum age or even maximum age.

The story that some parents love to hear, is that by Thai law, children (Thai and foreign) can not get a fine until the age of 15 years, that is why you see children doing exercise after being stopped at traffic stops. NO FINE but exercise.

Some people advice you to ignore the law as no fine means you are allowed to break the law, your insurance company sees it different and same as schools.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
No you should get your baby a visa. Our under two year old also has a DTV (dependant). You'll be travelling in and out of Thailand possibly several times a year and having the visa saves a lot of questions.

Activity

3 joined
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
3
people
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
...members
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3

Related

25
Do children applying for a dependent DTV visa in Thailand need an ACRO?
1.1k101111d
Do I need to show double the amount for dependents when applying for a DTV visa to Thailand?
1k91113d
Do I need to maintain 800,000 baht in my bank account for my wife to apply as my dependent when obtaining a Non-O retirement visa?
2.3k24122mo
What should I know about applying for Thai visas from London during the holiday season?
638472mo
What is the process for getting dependents approved under a DTV in Thailand?
579462mo
Can I and my husband apply for a DTV visa and a dependent visa at the same time for our stay in Thailand?
590297mo
What are the chances of getting a dependent DTV visa for my wife and children in 2 days?
1.7k131710mo
What are the requirements for applying for the Destination Thailand Visa from Vietnam, specifically regarding bank statement seasoning and documents for freelancers?
1.7k121210mo
Do dependents of a DTV holder need to process a 90-day report in person?
804561y
Can I add my partner to my DTV application if we aren't married?
1.6k12121y
Do both dependents need to leave Thailand at the same time for a DTV visa application in Hanoi?
56931y
Do I need to show 1 million baht in bank statements for a DTV visa application with my spouse?
984551y
Can US retirees apply for a DTV in Thailand?
5.8k55431y
What are the requirements and processes for obtaining a Muay Thai visa in Thailand, and can my wife join me under this visa?
608312y
Does my 3-year-old need a visa to stay in Thailand with a DTV?
4.7k38492y
What is the best way to obtain a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand without a work contract?
1.9k16112y
Can my wife be a dependent on my retirement visa in Thailand if I'm an American over 68 and she is under 50?
4k34332y
What are the requirements and processing times for applying for a digital nomad visa in Thailand for my family?
672312y
What is the process for applying for the DTV Visa as a family of five in Thailand?
1.6k892y
Does my child need a NON-O visa to re-enter Thailand after traveling abroad?
2.6k2292y
Can my 45-year-old wife come as my dependent on a Thai retirement visa?
1.2k6116y
Do I need to apply for a visa for my under-2-year-old son in Thailand?
72747y
What are the requirements for obtaining a dependent visa for children born in Thailand without a marriage certificate?
41238y
What visa options do 18-year-old sons of a USAF retiree need to consider for studying in Thailand?
2k13218y
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a dependant visa in Thailand for my newborn?
46839y

Resources

Need help with your DTV visa?