Hey I'm from the UK and hoping to go to Thailand on the dtv visa. I plan on taking my partner and 2 young children with me on the visa. Can anyone please give me an idea of how much I will need in my bank account to cover all 4 of us? I'm getting mixed messages on Google... Thankyou 🙂

No we are not married but we have two children together and both our names are on the birth certificate so I thought this would be enough to satisfy them that we are together with children but not married. We were all born in the UK yes.

We plan on staying out there a while, not just for a holiday.

Can I apply for the visa first, then once it is accepted can I then transfer the £12,000 into his bank account? Or would this just be too obvious on his bank statements? I don't understand why I can't just sponser all 3 of them whilst we are out there as I will be the one working online? I don't understand why we all need £12,000 in the bank for this.... It doesn't make sense for most travelling nomad families to have over £25000 in savings....but makes sense for them to have a small cushion and means to support themselves whilst living there. I was also considering putting my eldest (6) into an international school, would this make any difference?

It does say also that although the visa is valid for 5 years, we would have to leave after 180 days anyway and come back in?

Would it just be easier for us to get no visa initially for a month, get a tourist visa and then boarder run and repeat? How long would this work for?

Thanks 🙏

Hi fellow Thailand enthusiasts,

Apologies if this seems like a silly question, but I thought I’d ask. I’ll be applying for the DTV soft power visa for Thailand in Vietnam, Hanoi. My wife and our 6-month-old son will also apply as dependents under my visa.

As we prepare for the trip to Vietnam, we’re wondering if we need to stay by the embassy (to go in anytime) and how long we should plan to stay. I understand that I need to apply for my DTV first, and then I can apply for my wife and child’s dependent DTVs. However, I’m unsure about the processing times—would it take around 10 days for mine and then another 10 days for theirs, or could everything be processed simultaneously?

Has anyone here traveled as a family to Vietnam for this purpose? How long did the entire process take for you?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hello, I would like to ask a question about DTV. When applying as a couple, do we need to have 1 million baht in the bank account?

Hello all,

I am applying for the DTV visa. I am a UK citizen. I want to add my wife and son as dependants. I am using the E-Visa service, online.

Do I need to apply for mine, individually, first.. and then add them separately?

It seems that is the case but I can't be sure. Any advice is appreciated

Any reports on DTV applications in Laos since they went online there? Considering Luang Prabang to apply for spouse/dependent DTVs as it is the easiest option to get to with our young baby. Also wondering how the payment system works as apparently online payment is not possible at present - would it be possible to get someone else to go and pay at the Thai embassy in Vientiane without physically going their ourselves? Any experience/info appreciated. Thanks

Hello everyone,

First of all, I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to this group for all the amazing advice and support. It’s incredible to have such a helpful community when navigating something as complex as the DTV visa process! 😊

I have a few questions about my specific situation, and I’d really appreciate your insights:

1. About my work situation:

I’m a social media specialist, content creator, and graphic designer, and I’d like to work on my projects in Thailand with my family. I currently have two contracts with companies in Switzerland, providing me with a monthly salary, and I can work remotely from anywhere.

In addition, I own a Swiss-based LLC (Sàrl) and plan to develop an online e-commerce project next year.

• Do you think it’s better to include my two employment contracts in my DTV application, or should I draft a remote work contract with my own company? Which option would be more suitable?

2. About my family (partner and child):

My son is 3 years old, and I’d like to know how the DTV application process works for family members.

• Should I apply for their visas at the same time as mine, or should I wait until my own DTV is approved?

• I also have a question about the financial requirements for dependents: Does my child need to meet the 500,000 THB bank balance requirement individually, or is this amount simply added to my own financial proof or he don't need 500,000 THB ?

Your advice would mean the world to me! Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to share your experiences and recommendations. 🙏

Looking forward to hearing from you all, and thanks again for this amazing group!

Quick Question: Im filling out the form. How do I add my husband & Kids., Dont see the option. Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am planning to relocate to Thailand with my partner and would like to obtain a five-year DTV based on soft skills. I intend to pursue online education while developing culinary skills. (I would likento find remote work after I graduate) My boyfriend plans to secure a teaching position after six months of exploring our desired location. Can we both enter on a soft DTV and subsequently find employment as teachers, or will he need to apply for a work visa following the expiration of a tourist or education visa?

I also see that maybe if I have a DTV he may be able to apply to one afterwards. I want to ensure we won't have to do so many runs if he can help it. I know the DTV is new butbif anyone has experience with this please comment. Any advice is welcome but please be kind 😇

We are about to apply for dependent visas for our children from my DTV visa. They have 1 year and 2 weeks in their passports. Is the required 1 year on a passport taken from when the embassy approves a visa or from when you arrive in the country and your passport is stamped with the visa? Thanks!

Hi, are dependents allowed on the ED Plus visa extension for one year after graduation? I know dependents are permitted on the ED Plus visa during studies, but I want to know if anyone has seen a case where dependents were allowed during the one-year extension period after graduation.