Does my partner need a Thailand digital nomad visa if we are in a civil partnership?

Oct 11, 2024
6 days ago
Cara ******
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Hi quick question! If I was to get the Thailand digital nomad visa does my partner who is in a civil partnership with me have to get one too?

Thankyou!
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If you apply for a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), your partner, who is in a civil partnership with you, will need to obtain their own visa to stay in Thailand with you. Thailand does not recognize civil partnerships, so your partner cannot claim DTV as a dependent. They must meet the qualifications for their own visa and provide necessary documentation, which may include proof of purpose for visiting and financial means.
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SJ *******
Yes
Jacques *****
Jacques *****
You have to be married to your partner
Maksym ***********
Basically partner can get DTV as spounse, if your country issue any documents that proof his status and you will apply in this country :)
Michael ********
- They cannot get claim DTV through you as your unmarried.

- They will need their own proof of purpose of visit letter. Soft power activity or workcation showcasing income.

- They don't need to demonstrate 500,000 THB in savings, as you can write a letter that you're their "sponsor".

Evidence of Financial Assets*

1. Bank statements displaying amount of 500,000 THB+ (differs by embassy)

OR

2. Sponsorship letter.
Michael ********
* I have an online income, but I rather not share info if I can avoid it.

So I'm getting a dentist letter & letter from beauty clinic myself.

Then will use those when I apply next Monday in Taiwan.
Michael ********
FYI,

It's possible to get a letter from beauty clinics, as long as a Doctor is there.

People purchase botox,HIFEM,HIFU all kinds of treatment packages which have 2 year expiry.

1. Pay clinic.

2. Request for a appointment letter. (Saying you need one to help with your visa)

3. Inform clinic what they should include.

(Exact treatment doesn't need to be include on the letter, as this is personal, even still doesn't matter as your are seeking medical treatment through a registered clinic with a certified doctor present)

4. Purchase a "package" with a a 2year expiry, then it can be worded you are seeking ongoing treatment with the clinic & require multiple sessions to visit the clinic.

This can take up to 2 years to complete. (Due to the package expiry)

I've seen packages for Emsculpt for 3,000 THB

Could even be IV, possibilities are quite broad here.

They seem to question people less, when supplying a medical letter from a certified doctor.

People often are more questioned when applying for the "workcation" as proving a job/ongoing income requires further detail.
Cara ******
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Tore *********
If you refer to the DTV, yes! Even if married, the dependant visa is also a separate visa with separate fee.

But the DTV can be had under many reasons, not just remote work. I got mine based on medical treatment. All I provided was a single medical appointment and financial requirements.

The DTV isn’t a “Digital Nomad Visa”. Can be obtained for a multitude of reasons. One could argue it’s too easy to get
Todd *********
Yes- definitely. And civil partnerships are not recognized in Thailand regardless.
Brandon ************
No one HAS to get a visa. But if they want to stay in Thailand with you they will need to have their own visa. As Thailand does not recognize civil partnerships, they would have to qualify for their own visa and apply for their own visa.
Cara ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
thankyou very much! Was a general question that I wanted answered looking at getting the Digital Nomad Visa in a year or so with my partner!
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