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Thailand Non-Immigrant O — family of a Thai citizen

11 facts quoted from the official source

Live with or support a qualifying Thai family member.

Savings required
THB 400,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesA qualifying foreign husband or parent generally must show THB 40,000 monthly income or THB 400,000 in a Thai bank, subject to the relationship-specific rule.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe route covers a qualifying spouse, parent, child, adopted child or stepchild relationship with a Thai citizen; a qualifying child is under 20, unmarried and part of the household.
  • Work authorisation requirementFamily status does not itself replace a work permit.via osos.boi.go.th
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsThe qualifying family members must be documented in the application.
  • Work rightsEmployment is permitted only with the applicable work authorisation.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathSustained qualifying family residence may support a later permanent-residence application in the humanitarian/family category.via immigration.go.th
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparents
  • Dependent-family rightsThe qualifying family members must be documented in the application.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe central fee schedule states THB 2,000 for a single-entry non-immigrant visa and THB 5,000 for a multiple-entry visa.via mfa.go.th · checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA single-entry non-immigrant visa is normally valid for three months and initially permits a stay of up to 90 days.via mfa.go.th
  • Renewal or extensionA qualifying holder may request an extension up to one year; approval is discretionary and depends on the relevant purpose.via mfa.go.th
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: Live with or support a qualifying Thai family member.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A qualifying foreign husband or parent generally must show THB 40,000 monthly income or THB 400,000 in a Thai bank, subject to the relationship-specific rule. The lowest published threshold is THB 400,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Sustained qualifying family residence may support a later permanent-residence application in the humanitarian/family category.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source thailand.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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