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Dependent Visa

For family members and dependents of visa holders

2-4 weeks
Processing Time
2,000 THB
Visa Fee
98%
Success Rate

Dependent Visa Benefits

  • Live in Thailand with your family member
  • Children can attend Thai schools
  • Access to healthcare and services
  • Renewable as long as sponsor maintains visa
  • Multiple entry permits available
  • Path to other visa types when eligible

Who Can Apply?

  • Legal spouse of visa holder
  • Children under 20 years old
  • Primary visa holder has work permit
  • Sufficient financial support from sponsor
  • Valid relationship documentation

About Dependent Visa in Thailand

The Dependent Visa (Non-O) allows immediate family members of expatriates working or residing in Thailand to join them and maintain family unity. This visa category recognizes the importance of keeping families together during international assignments and long-term stays. Available for spouses and children under 20 of most visa holders, it provides a legal framework for family life in Thailand.

While dependent visa holders cannot work without separate authorization, they enjoy full access to education, healthcare, and daily life in Thailand. The visa's validity mirrors the primary visa holder's status, ensuring families can plan their stay together. Many dependent visa holders later transition to their own visa categories as circumstances change.

Visa Fee2,000 THB + 1,900 THB per extension
Agency Service15,000-30,000 THB
Processing Time2-4 weeks

Application Process

  1. 1.Primary visa holder obtains work permit
  2. 2.Prepare relationship documents (marriage/birth certificates)
  3. 3.Get documents legalized and translated
  4. 4.Apply at Thai embassy or convert in Thailand
  5. 5.Link dependent visa to primary visa holder
  6. 6.Extend together with primary visa holder

Required Documents

  • •Sponsor's passport, visa, and work permit copies
  • •Marriage certificate (legalized and translated)
  • •Birth certificates for children (legalized)
  • •Sponsor's employment letter and salary proof
  • •Family photos
  • •Sponsor consent letter

Dependent Visa Frequently Asked Questions

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No, dependent visas don't include work authorization. Spouses who want to work must obtain their own work permit and may need to change to a Non-B visa, though some visa categories like SMART allow spouse work rights.
Generally, children under 20 years old qualify for dependent visas. Once they turn 20, they must qualify for their own visa category, such as education visa if studying, or leave the country.
Dependent visas become invalid if the primary visa holder's visa is cancelled or they leave permanently. Dependents typically have 7 days to leave Thailand or change to another visa type.
Parents generally don't qualify for standard dependent visas. However, some long-term visa categories like LTR may allow parents over 50 as dependents. Parents usually need their own retirement or other qualifying visa.
Yes, each dependent must complete 90-day reporting if staying continuously in Thailand. This can often be done together with the primary visa holder to streamline the process.
Yes, children with dependent visas can attend both Thai public and private schools. Some schools may require additional documentation, but the dependent visa itself permits study.
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