What documents are required for applying for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for a family including a spouse in Laos?

Hi Katrin, I believe you meant Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)!

Yes you may apply for the DTV visa for the main applicant and once approved, you may apply for your wife as the dependent.

You should also know that the DTV visa has 2 categories 1) Freelancer/remote worker , 2) Thai Soft Power. The documents required depends on the category you are applying under.

If you are a remote worker, you'll just need to produce documents from your company (based outside of Thailand). For freelancers there would be more documentation required such as contracts, invoices, etc.

Under the Thai Soft Power program, you may apply for the DTV visa upon enrollment in a cultural activity in Thailand (should be min 6 months duration). The two most widely accepted activities are Thai Boxing and Cooking Classes. It's an easier path compared to remote worker/freelancer category due to less documentation required.

Do note that for both categories, it is required to show a minimum bank balance of THB500,000 per person held in a personal current or savings account for 3 months. For dependent application, you'll need to provide marriage certificate.

Feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions. We've assisted over 250 students successfully attain their DTV visa through our school's cooking programs! So we are quite familiar with the process.