DTV Dependant (Spouse/Child) 👨👩👧 — recommended income Not required (covered by principal) · bank deposit ฿500,000 · category: Dependant
DTV dependant for spouse and children <20 — apostilled marriage/birth cert + principal's visa copy — children can attend international schools
DTV rules (MFA Announcement 2024 + Cabinet Resolution 28 May 2024): ฿500,000 bank seasoned ≥3 months · ฿10,000 fee · filed at any Royal Thai Embassy abroad · 180-day stay per entry · 180-day in-country extension allowed · 5-yr multi-entry validity
Key evidence: Marriage cert (Apostille) or birth cert (child <20) + principal DTV holder's visa copy.
Documents we prepare: Apostilled marriage cert (spouse) or birth cert (child), Principal's DTV visa page copy, Principal's passport copy, Dependant สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่เพื่อรับใบเสนอราคาk bank statement, Health insurance ≥USD 50k — notarised + Apostille + MFA-certified Thai translation + delivered to the Royal Thai Embassy in your country.
Hubs our clients favour: International schools (NIST, ISB, Patana) for accompanying children
LINE @nycvisa — eligibility and category mapping
Marriage cert (Apostille) or birth cert (child <20) + principal DTV holder's visa copy.
Hold ฿500,000 for 3 months in home-country account
Home-country MFA Apostille + MFA-registered Thai translation
Submit online or in person at Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate
Issued in 5–15 working days — enter Thailand, extend +180 at provincial Immigration
MFA: สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ (varies ±10% per embassy). NYC Visa service fee: สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ depending on profile complexity.
฿500,000 in home-country account for ≥3 months — embassies check a 6-month statement.
180 days per entry — extendable +180 days in-country (total 360 days) at provincial Immigration.
5-year multi-entry — unlimited entries, each resetting the 180-day clock.
Marriage cert (Apostille) or birth cert (child <20) + principal DTV holder's visa copy.
Dependant has no Thai-source income; not a tax resident unless they personally stay ≥180 days and remit income.
Yes — apply DTV Dependant separately (see "DTV Dependant" page) using apostilled marriage cert + principal's visa copy.
DTV package covers preparation + Apostille + translation + embassy delivery. Fees are quoted per case — contact our staff by phone, LINE or email (government/MFA and home-country Apostille fees are billed at cost).
DTV Dependant (Spouse/Child) 👨👩👧 — recommended income Not required (covered by principal) · bank deposit ฿500,000 · category: Dependant
How tourist, long-stay, retirement, remote-work (DTV), residence-by-investment, working holiday and electronic travel authorization routes differ — and which Thai documents must be certified-translated and legalized before filing. Grounded in Thai MFA and Immigration Bureau notices and the destination country's official sources. Rules change; always verify on the official site before filing. Fees: please ask our staff by phone, LINE or email. (13+ search topics covered)
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply within two hours during business hours (Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 ICT).
Each long-stay programme has its own eligibility rules, financial evidence and deciding authority. Choosing the wrong programme at the start wastes both time and non-refundable fees.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Each long-stay programme tests a different qualification set and grants different work and dependant rights.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa | You fit one of the official target groups, such as skilled professionals or steady-income residents | BOI together with the Immigration Bureau | Variable — allow time for qualification and financial document review | Discontinuous or uncertified income records are the main cause of slow assessment |
| Privilege long-stay membership programme | You want concierge-style convenience and do not intend to work in Thailand | The government-appointed programme operator | Variable by qualification review cycle | A right to stay is not a right to work — the work permit is a separate matter |
| Annual extension on ordinary grounds (retirement, family, employment) | You meet the published annual extension criteria | Immigration Bureau | Variable — renew each cycle and report as scheduled | Missing a reporting deadline or seasoning period on deposits fails the renewal |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison since 2015. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Marriage and divorce are registered at a district office, while certification for overseas use is handled by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs. Getting the order right avoids repeating steps.
Many district offices require a single-status or marital-status affirmation issued by the applicant's embassy or consulate, translated into Thai and legalised before submission. Confirm the format with your embassy first.
Names in translations, registration records and supporting documents must match the passport character for character. A single-letter difference is the most common rejection cause.
Receiving authorities often limit how old a certified copy may be. Ask about the accepted validity period first, then request the copy and start translation.
Some civil-registration matters are tied to the district recorded in the house registration. Filing elsewhere may be refused or take longer.
Thailand has no notary public system. Lawyers registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand act as Notarial Services Attorneys, and some countries require further certification by the Department of Consular Affairs.
Files are often complete on the Thai side while the foreign party's documents still lack the correct certification chain, blocking submission on the appointment day.
Old certified copies of house registration, single-status affirmations or birth certificates can be refused even when the content is correct.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Choose a Thai visa consultant by how well they match a visa category to your actual situation and long-term plan, not by the fastest route in. Ask them to explain the conditions for maintaining status after approval, including 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and to separate government fees from their service fee.
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Apply yourself | Applicants comfortable reading official notices with complete documents | You must track condition changes and reporting deadlines yourself. |
| Consultant for the first application only | New arrivals | Plan the extension path at the first application, not near expiry. |
| Ongoing annual support | Long-stay residents and families | Define whether reporting and extensions are inside the scope. |