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What is the process and timeline for obtaining a Dependent visa in Thailand from Vientiane?
DTV VisaDependent VisaThailand ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessDocumentation RequirementsVientiane Visa OfficeImmigration Tips
Jan 19, 2026
3 months ago
Corey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV and Dependent Approved. Application submitted and paid for on December 27 in Vientane, LDR. DTV approved Jan 6 at 9 pm without interview. Dependent application submitted and paid for Jan 8. Request for further documentation Jan 13 and approved Jan 14. Total approval duration 19 days. Total stay in Laos 21 days. Activity: Culinary, House of Taste Cooking School BKK (Legitimate). They assisted with initial application. Income documentation: Savings, substantial USD.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and its dependent application were approved within a total duration of 19 days, with a stay in Laos lasting 21 days. The initial DTV application was submitted on December 27, approved on January 6, and the dependent application was submitted on January 8 with further documentation requested by January 13 and approved by January 14. Users have shared insights into additional documentation required for dependents, including proof of relationship and financial documentation, and offered advice on what to expect at Thai immigration.
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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Voss *****
Great I did Muay Thai 6 months. Total time was 4 days. When I reentered Thailand from BKK they stamped me in no questions asked. Didn’t need to print or show tdac (both normally show up in the system for them) however good to have it on you.
Anonymous ******************
They should crackdown on dtv really
Peter *******
Grats mate! Thanks for the tips about Vientiane when we ran into each other at JP fitness. Enjoy your new life in Thailand!
Corey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ******
a pleasure to meet you. I hope we can connect again some time and my daughter can meet your dog.Reply to
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Ryan ********
Congratulations see you in Thailand. AKA (PARADISE)
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.
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.
Corey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
these are printed and laminated passport size copies. For those going to Vientane, the print shop is Smile Copy, Print, & Scan *************************************************
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Anonymous ******************
Did you book 6 or 12 month course with house of taste?
Corey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 165 12 month & Visa Support. Their staff helped me remotely without an agent in Laos.
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Waqar ********
Can you guide what additional documents were asked for dependents? Never heard of this.
Corey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Waqar *******
proof of relationship, i.e. birth certificate and parent's passport. Proof of current location, i.e. Laos entry, passport stamp. Though didn’t request it this time, they usually request custody paperwork as yes I am a fulltime single parent..Finally, please note, if you’re applying in Vientane, you pay for your application in-person in cash in Thai baht. It's 10k each.Waqar ********
@Corey *****
thank you for the update.Reply to
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Tapan ********
Congratulations 🎉
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