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Thailand LTR — spouse or child dependent

10 facts quoted from the official source

The route is for accompanying a principal LTR holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe sponsor must qualify for or hold one of the four principal LTR categories.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must be a legal spouse or a child under 20 of the principal LTR holder.
  • Work authorisation requirementA dependent who works must obtain the applicable LTR digital work permit.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementEach dependent must show USD 50,000 health coverage, Thai social security, or a USD 25,000 deposit held for at least 12 months.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe programme limits the number of dependants and requires the relationship to meet the current legal definition.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsFamily status alone does not authorise work without the applicable work permission.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe visa issuance fee in Thailand is THB 50,000 per dependent.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingDependent status follows the principal's LTR validity, within the ten-year programme.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: The route is for accompanying a principal LTR holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Each dependent must show USD 50,000 health coverage, Thai social security, or a USD 25,000 deposit held for at least 12 months.

Every answer is quoted from the official ltr.boi.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ltr.boi.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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