A Thailand Dependent Visa is available to immediate family members of foreign nationals who are legally working or retired in Thailand. Eligible dependents may apply for this visa to stay in Thailand for the same period as the sponsor’s permitted stay.
If you’re in Thailand on a work or retirement visa, your immediate family can apply for a dependent visa. That includes:
If the marriage ends (divorce), the dependent visa for your spouse is automatically cancelled and the spouse must leave Thailand immediately.
Depending on whether the sponsor is working in Thailand or retired, you’ll need slightly different documents. Here’s a simplified checklist:
No — the Dependent Visa (or Non-Immigrant O dependent category) does not allow employment. If a dependent wishes to work, they must switch to a Non-Immigrant B Visa and apply for a work permit separately.
Navigating visa rules can feel overwhelming — especially when laws change or interpretation differs at different Immigration Offices. Expert legal advisers (for example, those at the firm handling this topic) offer:
Ensure your loved ones can stay with you legally in Thailand. Our experienced immigration and visa specialists at Magna Carta Law Firm can guide you through every step of the Thailand Dependent Visa application — from verifying eligibility and preparing documents to filing extensions and re-entry permits.
Contact Magna Carta Law Firm today for reliable assistance in securing your Thailand Dependent Visa.
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