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What are the requirements and experiences for getting dependents approved under a DTV visa in Thailand?

April **************
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My husband has his DTV for soft power. He has already done his first 180 day border run. Now he is looking at putting myself and our daughter under his visa as dependents.

Im wanting to know people's experience with getting dependents approved, how long it took, what country, did you have to provide proof of 500,000 for each applicant or just for the primary and a sponsor letter, did you use an agent?

Hubby got his dtv approved in HCMC almost 12 months ago, but have been hearing they are knocking more back now.

We currently live in Thailand and need to leave the country again end of October.

My husband has his DTV for soft power. He has already done his first 180 day border run. Now he is looking at putting myself and our daughter under his visa as dependents.

TIA 😊
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The inquiry focuses on the process and requirements for adding dependents to a DTV visa for soft power in Thailand. The poster seeks personal experiences regarding approval times, financial proof (500,000 THB for each applicant versus just the primary), and whether to use an agent amidst concerns about recent stricter approvals. Comments provide varying advice, indicating that each applicant typically needs their own DTV, and sponsorship requirements differ based on the situation and the child's age.
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Gamie *********
Gamie *********
Given up gone Bali much nicer and easier to live
Ricardo ***********
Ricardo ***********
Gamie Lacoste worst place I've ever been
Gamie *********
Gamie *********
Ricardo Alexandre we love it so cheap and got bored of Thailand and visa rules , we rent 3 bed villa with pool for £325 month near beach 2 mins
John **********
John **********
It varies by where you apply but for an adult a sponsorship letter would generally require 1 million baht in the sponsors bank or 500k baht in the applicants own account. For a child 500k is not often required but could be
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
You can’t be a dependent on a DTV visa.

Every person has to apply for a DTV separately.
Teddee ********
Teddee ********
Gerar Teuben dependents are a more recent addition, but you can add them.
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
I stand corrected, it was never possible before. 🙏

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