Thailand•AsiaNon-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)
At a Glance
3–10 days
THB ฿2,000
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
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 grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education: None
Minimum income: 480000 THB
Minimum savings: 400000
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
480,000 THB/yr
Min. Savings
400,000 THB
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
Gather applicant information
Collect documents on main visa holder (worker/student/retiree)
Prepare dependent documents
Gather passports, photos, birth certificates, and financial proof
Get guarantee letter
Obtain letter from employer/school of main visa holder
Submit application
Apply at Thai Immigration or embassy (if applying abroad)
Pay visa fee
Pay Non-Immigrant O dependent visa fee
Await processing
Wait 5-10 business days for approval
Receive visa
Collect visa with 90-day or 1-year validity
Application Forms
| Non-Immigrant O Dependent Application Form | — |
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