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How should a UK family of six apply for the DTV visa in Thailand, and what are the financial requirements?

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Nov 16, 2025

5 months ago

Jane *********

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We are uk family of 6 4 kids ages 19-15-9-6 years have a business online & relevant funds my question is when we apply for the dtv do we apply as a family or do we have to apply individual and do each individual person need 500.000 tbh in there own names or is it a different amount for a family im wondering do I have to put £12000 in each of my kids banks for a 3 month period to apply as we don’t plan on moving there until April due to work commitments here so have time before sending in the applications??

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A UK family planning to apply for the DTV visa should apply individually for each member. The main visa applicant will apply first, followed by dependents who must reference the main holder's visa number. While there is no strict requirement for children to have funds in their bank accounts, it is advisable to demonstrate substantial financial support. Typically, the main applicant should show at least 1.5 million baht in their personal account, while spouses might need around 1 million baht, though rules may vary by embassy. It's suggested not to apply for the oldest child if they are close to turning 20, as they would no longer qualify as a dependent.

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Emma-Louise *********

It depends where you apply from, we applied from uk and I needed the funds In my own named account as an adult dependant (wife) but I didn't need it for 3 months,

(We had plenty in a joint account but they wanted to see it in my own name)

My children did not.

My friend applied through NZ I believe and only the main visa holder needed the funds. So it depends on which embassy you apply through.

5 months ago

Jane *********

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Thank you for the kind advice it has helped me a lot x

5 months ago

John **********

I don't think you should bother applying for the oldest child as once they hit 20 they cease to be a dependant

5 months ago

Jane *********

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@John *********

thank you

5 months ago

Jane *********

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@John *********

would he have to apply himself then but he works for our family business??

5 months ago

John **********

@Jane ********

if your family business is outside of Thailand and he works remotely for that business from inside Thailand then yes

5 months ago

Jane *********

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@John *********

so would he need 500.000 tbh in his bank for 3 months ??

5 months ago

John **********

@Jane ********

yes of course

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John **********

Wannikea *********

The main DTV Holder will apply first and then the dependents and spouse will apply citing the main holders Visa number. The main holder can write a sponsorship letter for the wife and the children but you'll need to demonstrate adequate funds to support this family. I suggest they show at least 1.5 million baht in their personal bank account, the more the better. There is an adult spouse and two teenage children lifestyles to fund.

If applying in the UK the money doesn't necessarily need to season.

Everyone applies individually and pays 10,000 baht each

5 months ago

DTV_Be*******

You apply individually. Most embassies don’t require the children to have money in their account, but some sort of support letter from the parent with the bank account. For the spouse, some embassies require a total of 1 million while others don’t. Also, once your oldest child turns 20, I don’t believe they can apply as your dependent. Since you plan to go in April, you would apply in Feb/March. Hopefully the child is still 19. However, it still could be an issue, being so close to 20

5 months ago

Jane *********

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DTV_BegPecker yes he’s 20 in July we have a passive income of £3000 per month plus we have a online business that turns min £1000 pw showing that income coming in regularly dose that also count or is that irrelevant you just need 25k ish in the bank ??

5 months ago

DTV_Be*******

@Jane ********

5 months ago

Jane *********

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DTV_BegPecker thank you 🥰

5 months ago

DTV_Be*******

DTV_BegPecker income amount doesnt matter

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