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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)
VisasThailandNon-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)
ThailandThailand•Asia
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–10 days

Estimated Cost

THB 2,000 THB

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Dependent visa for spouses and children under 20 of foreigners working or studying in Thailand, with initial 90-day entry extendable to 1 year.

The Non-Immigrant O (Dependent) visa allows spouses and children under 20 to accompany primary visa holders authorized to work or study in Thailand. Issued under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), it enables expatriates to maintain family unity during extended residence.

Processing takes 3–10 working days. Applicants must maintain 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account or show 480,000 THB annual income. The visa grants 90-day initial entry, extendable to 1-year increments. Fees are THB 2,000 (single-entry) or THB 5,000 (multiple-entry). Dependants cannot work under this visa.

This visa is ideal for spouses and minor children of foreign professionals and academics authorized to reside long-term in Thailand.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: None

Minimum income: 480000 THB

Minimum savings: 400000

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

480,000 EUR/yr

Min. Savings

400,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Birth certificate

Financial proof

Marriage certificate

Main visa holder passport (sponsor)

Guarantee letter (sponsor)

Work permit or student ID (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year in increments — streamlined for families
  • No job offer required — purely qualification-based family reunion pathway
  • Renewable status — you can extend annually if sponsor's visa remains valid
  • Relatively low fees (USD 80 single entry) — affordable family sponsorship option
  • Fast processing (3–10 working days) — streamlined application at Thai Immigration
  • Covers spouse and children under 20 — entire immediate family can reunite
  • Qualifying regardless of nationality — no citizenship restrictions apply

Worth Knowing

  • Spouse cannot work in Thailand — dependent visa does not grant employment authorization
  • Minimum 400,000 THB savings or 480,000 THB annual income required by Thai Immigration
  • Visa validity tied to sponsor's status — if sponsor's visa expires, dependent must renew or leave
  • No pathway to permanent residency or citizenship — this is temporary family residency only

Application Process

1

Gather applicant information: Collect documents on main visa holder (worker/student/retiree)

2

Prepare dependent documents: Gather passports, photos, birth certificates, and financial proof

3

Get guarantee letter: Obtain letter from employer/school of main visa holder

4

Submit application: Apply at Thai Immigration or embassy (if applying abroad)

5

Pay visa fee: Pay Non-Immigrant O dependent visa fee

6

Await processing: Wait 5-10 business days for approval

7

Receive visa: Collect visa with 90-day or 1-year validity

Application Forms

Non-Immigrant O Dependent Application Form—

Verified Claims (6)

Last verified Jun 26, 2026
Fee Breakdown
Application fee (single entry): 2000 THB
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Fees
THB 2,000 (single entry); THB 5,000 (multiple entry)
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Max Stay Estimate
type: days, initialDays: 90, notes: Initial 90-day entry; extendable to 1 year per grant at Thai Imm…
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Processing Estimates
{"minDays":3,"maxDays":10}
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Processing Time
Usually 3–10 working days (some nationalities may require up to 3 months)
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Spouse Can Work
no
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Official Information

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