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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?
Aug 1, 2024
2 years ago
Stan ************
ORIGINAL POSTERWe 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?
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?
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
Nippanut ***************
His stay on dependent visa will be granted up to the date he is 20 years old
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.
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.
Stan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
Yes we didRob *********
@Henrik ****
I missed the part of his question where he asked whether or not he should move there?Stan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob ********
Very smart question...🤪should we Rob?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.Reply to
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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
Jessy ******
Does your embassy ask for a proof of 500 000 for each applicant including dependents?
Brandon ************
@Jessy *****
no embassy should be asking for that. But each dependant visa will have the same price.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. 😉Brandon ************
@Sabine ****************
the briefing the immigration officers were given said only 500,000 for the primary. But embassies can make their own rules if they want.Sabine *****************
@Brandon ***********
Yep, they sure can lol :)Reply to
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Jessy ******
@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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