About dependent DTV visa

Hi everyone, I’d like to ask for some advice.

I currently hold a DTV visa that I obtained in Vietnam in 2025, and now I’m planning to apply for a dependent DTV visa for my son.

Do I need to go back to Vietnam for his application, or can I apply from another nearby country, such as Indonesia or the Philippines? (I’ve already been to Vietnam several times and would prefer a different location.)

Also, since it has been about a year since I got my DTV, should I resubmit the same documents I used before, or do I need to prepare a completely new set (e.g., bank statements, employment proof, etc.)?

Thanks in advance for your help!

SAWATDEE KHA, when I apply for my DTV and my husband as my dependant, would he need to enter Thailand the same time I do or can he come afterwards? TIA

Hi everyone,

I would like to seek advice regarding applying for a DTV dependent visa for my son. I am currently holding a DTV visa (issued last month).

Based on my understanding, I am preparing the following documents:

1. Passport bio page

2. Current visa page

3. Passport-sized photo

4. Birth certificate

5. Household member list / family registration

6. Sponsor letter from main DTV holder

7. Bank statements (3–6 months)

8. Monthly income proof / payslips (3–6 months)

May I ask:

• Are there any additional documents required?

• Any minimum financial requirement for dependents?

• Which country did you apply from and how long was the processing time?

Appreciate your advice and shared experience. Thank you.

Hi everyone! I’d like some advice about applying for a dependent visa from countries near Thailand.

My partner has a DTV visa, which he applied for from our home country and got approved. Now we would like to apply for me as a dependent. I’m currently in Thailand, and instead of going back to my home country, I’m considering applying from a nearby country like Vietnam, Indonesia, or Malaysia, as it would be more affordable.

Has anyone here applied as a dependent from a different country than the main applicant? Or do you know any similar cases? I’d really appreciate if you could share your experience, whether it went smoothly, and which documents were required for the dependent application.

Can a spouse be approved for a DTV Visa just by accompanying their partner (who has a medical treatment plan), or does each person need their own qualifying activity?

Trying to understand if applying as a spouse alone is strong enough or if it’s better for each person to have their own reason.

Can a spouse be approved for a DTV Visa just by accompanying their partner (who has a medical treatment plan), or does each person need their own qualifying activity?

Trying to understand if applying as a spouse alone is strong enough or if it’s better for each person to have their own reason.

Hello. Does anyone know how to submit an application for a two-year-old child? What documents are needed and what are the fees?

Hi everyone! 😊

Sharing our successful DTV workation case for me and my spouse.

We are currently based in Bulgaria, so our applications were processed by the embassy in Bucharest.

I applied late in the evening on March 7 and received approval on March 12.

My documents were quite standard - employment contract, proof of accommodation, and bank statements.

I have accounts in three different currencies within the same bank, with a total balance slightly above the equivalent of 500,000 THB. Part of the funds was deposited just a few days before applying - no questions were asked.

I provided bank statements for all accounts for the last 3 months. Additionally, I included a 6-month statement from my salary account to confirm a stable source of income.

My husband applied as a dependent spouse on March 16 and got approved today, March 27.

We submitted our marriage certificate along with an official English translation.

I also wrote a sponsor letter confirming that I will cover all his expenses.

My husband does have his own income - we mentioned his employer and income details, but did not attach his contract.

The bank statements were mine (the same ones I used for my application).

We didn’t receive any additional requests or questions from the embassy - everything went smoothly and quite fast.

Big thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - it really helped a lot 🙏

Hi, my husband and I plan to stay in Thailand from November 2026 till April 2027. Since I can work remotely, I plan to apply a DTV visa and my husband a dependent visa. My question is: can we apply these two visas at the same time or do I need to first get my DTV visa, then he can apply his dependent visa? Thanks!

Hello! Has anyone under DTV already had a baby in Thailand and had to apply for baby’s DTV as dependent?

If so could you share the process please 🙂