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What are the steps and tips for obtaining a dependent DTV visa for Thailand under the Soft Power program?

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Apr 17, 2025

2 days ago

David ********

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Received our dependent DTV’s today for myself and 2 kids (Under wife’s Soft Power). 

Approved no questions asked in Hanoi. 

I would like to thank all the assistance I had from the search button inside this group. I won’t bother going into details of how we able to all get approved first touch, as nobody will read it. 

But feel free to ask questions. ￼

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The user successfully received dependent DTV visas for themselves and their two children via their wife's Soft Power. They express gratitude for the helpful information sourced from the group's search feature, opting not to elaborate on their approval process. Other users thank them and congratulate them, sharing advice to print the DTV visa email for airline check-ins and asking questions about their visa experience.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

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Nika ******

Reading it so feel free to add details!

Same as you, planning to apply with the assistance of this lovely group

a day ago

David ********

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@Nika *****

i’d put together a very detailed PDF for each category. I put cover notes for each section just to explain what was in the following pages. E.g “The following five pages contain three months worth of bank statements. You will see the deposit from our house sale.” Then followed with bank statements. Then “on the following two pages is the official letter from our solicitor following sale of our house and the breakdown of funds received, which as you can see the amounts in the dates match up with the bank deposit”.

Same as for the Visa into vietnam, where we apply from. I covered our flight tickets, where we came from, where we landed, we were staying with receipts from Airbnb and the Visa stamp.

a day ago

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David ********

Yvonne ****

What soft power did your wife get?

a day ago

Yvonne ****

Congrats btw!

a day ago

David ********

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@Yvonne ***

thanks! Muay Thai from tiger eye in Bangkok. She is currently a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do so I presented photos and trophies evidencing her experience in martial arts and wanting to study Muay Thai to broaden her horizons

a day ago

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Genevieve ****

Congrats! Wondering if its ok to dm you a couple quick questions? Going to be doing the same soon next month 🙏🏼

2 days ago

David ********

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@Genevieve ***

sure, I don’t mind if you ask here either

2 days ago

Genevieve ****

@David *******

wondering if you showed 500,00baht for each of the dependents? Meaning 1.5m baht in total?

a day ago

David ********

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@Genevieve ***

yes. I had more for the original DTV for the missus, about 6 x what was needed. For the 3 dependents application I showed 500k for each of us in the account plus 500k for the missus - so it was around 2.5mil in total. (A little buffer).

I had moved the remainder to a stock broking account. I made zero mention of this. I was expecting to show some evidence of income, however it was not asked.

In the bank accounts that I supplied, they only cover three months. And in that three months the only deposit I had was from a house sale in march. I made no mention of earning an income or how we will support ourselves while we are there as I didn’t want to confuse the application, as I’m not a remote worker. Even though I work online, the money is from the stock market, which is a little bit harder to prove based on what they normally ask for for digital nomads.

a day ago

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David ********

Komi *******

Congrats! I have soft power DTV myself and planning to apply dependent DTV for my husband. May I DM you a few questions?

2 days ago

David ********

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@Komi ******

sure, dm or here is fine

2 days ago

Komi *******

@David *******

Morning! where is your marriage certificate from? I mean, did you need to get it notarized or translated?

How long was the application process?

a day ago

David ********

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@Komi ******

From Australia so in English. I have seen others using ChatGpt to translate bank statements, but it seems embassy specific.

It took 5 business days for each app. Ours felt longer as I didn’t think about Songram or any public holidays when I applied.

a day ago

Komi *******

@David *******

Thanks 🙏🏼

a day ago

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Komi *******

David ********

Thanks for mentioning the search tab hopefully more use it. I did also was so helpful you can find all the answers to your questions

2 days ago

David ********

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@David *******

yes, it sure was. It helped me determine Hanoi vs HCMC amongst many other things

2 days ago

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David ********

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

2 days ago

Julie ********************

@James *******

thanks for the detailed instructions James

2 days ago

James ********

@Julie *******************

you are welcome 🤗 Enjoy Thailand with your New DTV Visa.

2 days ago

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James ********

How can I apply for a DTV in Thailand and what are the steps for dependents?