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What happens to my 19-year-old son’s dependent visa when he turns 20 while we are in Thailand on a DTV visa?

DTV Visa Dependent Visa Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Age Limit for Dependents

August 1, 2024

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Stan ************

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We as a family are going to move to thailand and leave our homecountry on a dtv visa.

My wife and two sons are coming as a dependent. On the date of application my oldest son is 19 years old and next year he is becoming 20 years.

Does he need a new visa or can he stay as a dependent as long our visa is valid?

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The question concerns the validity of a dependent visa for a 19-year-old son who will turn 20 during the family's stay in Thailand on a DTV visa. Responses indicate that typically, dependent status ends when a child turns 20, though specific rules about the DTV visa are unclear. It is advised to consult the embassy or relevant immigration authorities for confirmation on whether a new visa will be necessary once the child reaches 20.

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Kimberly ********

Also curious if anyone has applied for their dependents and used the same bank statement.

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Nippanut ***************

His stay on dependent visa will be granted up to the date he is 20 years old

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Nippanut ***************

There will be a condition written on his visa

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Henrik *****

Have you ever stayed more than a couple of weeks holiday in Thailand ?

Everyday life is much different from holiday life, so relocating a family is not a great idea, based on a few weeks stay in another country.

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Stan ************

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Yes we did

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Rob *********

I missed the part of his question where he asked whether or not he should move there?

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Stan ************

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Very smart question...🤪should we Rob?

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Rob *********

@Stan ***********

I’m debating between Thailand and Italy. Going to spend a few months in each, starting September. Then again, I’m living in Taiwan now.

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John **********

Normally in Thailand a 20 year old is not a dependent but the dtv is so new I don't know. Ask your embassy

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Jessy ******

Does your embassy ask for a proof of 500 000 for each applicant including dependents?

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

no embassy should be asking for that. But each dependant visa will have the same price.

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Sabine *****************

@Brandon ***********

I just got my DTV approved yesterday and now doing my husband as dependent and they are asking for proof of 500,000 on his application too. This is in Vancouver, Canada. 😉

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

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the briefing the immigration officers were given said only 500,000 for the primary. But embassies can make their own rules if they want.

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Sabine *****************

@Brandon ***********

Yep, they sure can lol :)

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@Brandon ***********

mine is very unclear. I thought the main applicant give the same bank statement for all dependents.

We are 4. Paying fees for 4 people ok but showing bank statements of a total 2 millions baths sounds crazy. And my kids don’t have their own bank account 😂

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

I know for LTR visa, a dependent visa is cancelled when a child reaches 20 years old. Not sure about the DTV though

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