Unanswered2 years ago
What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV Visa in Thailand for a partner and children if we're not married?
Hey I'm from the UK and hoping to go to Thailand on the dtv visa. I plan on taking my partner and 2 young children with me on the visa. Can anyone please give me an idea of how much I will need in my bank account to cover all 4 of us? I'm getting mixed messages on Google... Thankyou 🙂
No we are not married but we have two children together and both our names are on the birth certificate so I thought this would be enough to satisfy them that we are together with children but not married. We were all born in the UK yes.
We plan on staying out there a while, not just for a holiday.
Can I apply for the visa first, then once it is accepted can I then transfer the £12,000 into his bank account? Or would this just be too obvious on his bank statements? I don't understand why I can't just sponser all 3 of them whilst we are out there as I will be the one working online? I don't understand why we all need £12,000 in the bank for this.... It doesn't make sense for most travelling nomad families to have over £25000 in savings....but makes sense for them to have a small cushion and means to support themselves whilst living there. I was also considering putting my eldest (6) into an international school, would this make any difference?
It does say also that although the visa is valid for 5 years, we would have to leave after 180 days anyway and come back in?
Would it just be easier for us to get no visa initially for a month, get a tourist visa and then boarder run and repeat? How long would this work for?
Thanks 🙏
No we are not married but we have two children together and both our names are on the birth certificate so I thought this would be enough to satisfy them that we are together with children but not married. We were all born in the UK yes.
We plan on staying out there a while, not just for a holiday.
Can I apply for the visa first, then once it is accepted can I then transfer the £12,000 into his bank account? Or would this just be too obvious on his bank statements? I don't understand why I can't just sponser all 3 of them whilst we are out there as I will be the one working online? I don't understand why we all need £12,000 in the bank for this.... It doesn't make sense for most travelling nomad families to have over £25000 in savings....but makes sense for them to have a small cushion and means to support themselves whilst living there. I was also considering putting my eldest (6) into an international school, would this make any difference?
It does say also that although the visa is valid for 5 years, we would have to leave after 180 days anyway and come back in?
Would it just be easier for us to get no visa initially for a month, get a tourist visa and then boarder run and repeat? How long would this work for?
Thanks 🙏
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A UK citizen is seeking advice about moving to Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) with their partner and two young children. They are facing confusion regarding the financial requirements imposed by the visa, particularly the need to show 12,000 GBP in their bank account. The user's partner has not married them, which complicates the visa situation, as the requirements differ for married couples versus partners. The user is also considering a tourist visa approach initially and is asking for clarification on the benefits of applying for educational provisions for their children in international schools.
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Jeff ********
#1: Get married. You're complicating things by being weird.
#2. It doesn't matter what you think makes sense. Rules are rules and you need to follow them.
#3. What do you hope to gain by moving to Thailand? Just stay put.
#2. It doesn't matter what you think makes sense. Rules are rules and you need to follow them.
#3. What do you hope to gain by moving to Thailand? Just stay put.
Dennis *********
Plus do you know if UK requires one or six month bank statements
Wannikea *********
@Dennis ********
I believe the UK was okay with a current balance of 500k. Use the group search tool with keyword London and research yourself.Dennis *********
Why not get married?
Then apply. Might be risky but it doesn’t say you need to be married a specific period of time.
Your other idea. Apply then transfer to his account could work unless they ask in the future to see bank accounts. As of now not required if you leave every 6 months.
Then apply. Might be risky but it doesn’t say you need to be married a specific period of time.
Your other idea. Apply then transfer to his account could work unless they ask in the future to see bank accounts. As of now not required if you leave every 6 months.
Tod *********
Yep not being married is gonna be the deal breaker, you could get the DTV's for the children but your "partner" is gonna hafta qualify for the DTV on their own
Jazmin ***********
OP@Tod ********
even if it clearly states we are both the parents to the children on their birth certificate and have been cohabiting for the past 8 years?Tod *********
@Jazmin **********
i do not think that cohabitation means anything in the eyes-of-the-thaiz and it's their visa 😮 All you can do is TRY to apply after you get yours approved
Worst case they'll deny it and you'll be out the application fee
Jazmin ***********
OP@Tod ********
I just need out the UK...ahhhJazmin ***********
OP@Tod ********
ok thanks 👍Tod *********
@Jazmin **********
doesn't seem to be a lot of "wiggle room" in the requirements on the eVisa online web portal concerning dependents/trailing spouse DTVTod *********
@Jazmin **********
that I couldn't say, since the embassies consulates went to eVisa online it is very VERY hard to get someone on the phone to answer questions about a visaJazmin ***********
OP@Tod ********
isit better to speak to someone from the UK embassy and explain them the situation to see if they would accept before applying?Jazmin ***********
OPThankyou for all your responses, I have made it clearer in the post about some of your questions :)
Chris ***********
Same as us.
I have workcation visa, applied for first.
Once recieved then apply for spouse and dependants.
Spouse had to have same amount in bank account as I did.
Kids are supported by a letter stating I am responsible foe their needs
I have workcation visa, applied for first.
Once recieved then apply for spouse and dependants.
Spouse had to have same amount in bank account as I did.
Kids are supported by a letter stating I am responsible foe their needs
Marcus ********
Are you planning to stay in Thailand longer then 90 days ? If not you can enter on visa exempt 60 days and get a further 30 days extension at immigration, DTV isn't a holiday visa and requires conditions, see embassy website for information
Wannikea *********
You really need to outline your plans a bit and why you chose the DTV. Are you planning on spending a lot of time in Thailand?
David ********
It's it a holiday or are you planning to move to Thailand to live. This visa is not required if you are planning a holiday you will get 60 days visa free on arrival. Your post doesn't give enough information on what you are doing married children yours all same nationally???
Wannikea *********
You mention partner, but you didn't say spouse. Only a legal spouse will be recognized for spouse/dependant visa. You will need to show 500,000 baht for yourself, you can provide a sponsorship letter for the legal dependant children on their applications referencing your approved DTV visa number, your partner will need a seperate application unrelated to yours and show 500,000 baht, it's a gamble if a sponsorship letter would work for them, as you will need to satisfy the embassy regarding relationship. Likely you'd need to show a million baht to cover you and them in that case.
Jazmin ***********
OP@Wannikea ********
what I dont understand is why you need a million bhat if you are working...it dosnt make sense 🙈Wannikea *********
@Jazmin **********
because each applicant must show *****
0 minimum. And if the OP wishes to sponsor their "partner" as iffy as that is, they will need to show 500,000 x2 and that's not even counting each child's 500K which they will probably allow via sponsorship. What doesn't make sense? Thailand wants financially independent individuals to come and spend money, the DTV is not an income tested visa, it's a liquid cash visa.John *******
@Jazmin **********
- Many things in regard to visas don’t make sense. It is what it is though. Either you meet the requirement or not. You can start savingJazmin ***********
OP@Wannikea ********
yes I get that I just don't understand why you cant prove that you make enough income per month online to support yourself and family and why you need a ridiculous amount in the bank....
Greg ********
@Wannikea ********
Depwnding on Category there will also be ongoing costs to consider too for visa runs, extensions etc. As we have seen on recent days the initial costs of obtaining the visa are only one factor to consider.
James ********
What is the passport nation of each person seeking to get the DTV visa?
You say PARTNER....
Are you a legally married Man and Woman ?
For which purpose are you and your partner seeking to get the DTV visa?
Workcation?
Muay Thai training?
Cooking course?
Medical?
Or.. ???
You say PARTNER....
Are you a legally married Man and Woman ?
For which purpose are you and your partner seeking to get the DTV visa?
Workcation?
Muay Thai training?
Cooking course?
Medical?
Or.. ???
Elías ********
@James *******
it doesn't need to be man and woman anymore. Remember same-sex marriages are now also legal in Thailand.James ********
@Elías *******
not TRUE. Thailand recognizes same sex marriage but ONLY when one partner is A THAI CITIZEN.John *******
@Wannikea ********
From my understanding Thai embassies (in some counties) followed local laws. So if gay marriage was law of the land in that country, they would accept paperwork. Immigration would then follow the law of the land in Thailand.Wannikea *********
@John ******
thx for that. And there is a perfect example of the disconnect between the MFA that issues visas abroad, and immigration which handles immigration matters in countryJohn *******
@Wannikea ********
Some Thai embassies have been allowing non O visas for gay couples for a long time. Issues have been with extensions in Thailand. This was before the recent change in lawsWannikea *********
@Elías *******
legally registering and legally recognizing a marriage are not the same. When Thailand immigration allows a Non O visa for a same sex couple marriage then I'll be convinced it's accepted and legalized practice by the government.Elías ********
@James *******
where's the source of that? 'Cause I saw this: ****************************************************************************************************
They're both Korean (non half Thai) successfully visited Thailand to legally register their marriage (they live in Korea).
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