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What are the recent changes to the LTR visa regarding the number of dependents allowed?

LTR Visa Dependent Visa Visa Changes Thailand Immigration Expatriate Visa Rules Pensioner Visa Visa Policies

Aug 27, 2025

2 days ago

Dave *****

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Hi. Question about the proposed changes to the LTR visa (pensioner). Is it true that the current proposal states - "...no cap on the number of dependents—including spouses, children, parents, and legal dependents (previous cap was 4 children under age 20)."

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The proposed changes about dependents for the LTR visa mentioned are confirmed to be true. The current regulations state that there is no longer a cap on the number of dependents, which includes spouses, children, parents, and legal dependents. This change took effect on February 4, 2025, following the official announcement by the Board of Investment. Prior to this change, there was a limit of four children under the age of 20.

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Pete *******

It is not a proposed change. It became law on the 4th Feb 2025 following the announcement of the Board of Investment No Por.

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The legitimate spouse, parents, children under 20 yrs old and legal dependents of the primary LTR Visa holder can qualify for a dependent LTR visa. There is now no limit to the number of qualifying dependents.

a day ago

Tod *********

While I am loathe to believe AI when it comes to almost anything to do with entry/visa/extension information to thailand (because of the plethora of bad info out there that's been repeated so many time AI thinks it actually true 😮 )

This does appear to be the changes they implemented

a day ago

Brandon ************

There's no proposal. These changes went into effect in February. You're way behind the news.

2 days ago

Pete *******

What proposed changes?

2 days ago

Dave *******

Did you contact the LTr issuer to ask about any proposed changes ? That would be the best source to confirm any proposed changes.

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