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Thailand SMART O — dependent of SMART S holder

9 facts quoted from the official source

The route is for accompanying a current SMART S principal.

Savings required
THB 180,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesAt least THB 180,000 per dependent must have been held for at least three months.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe principal must hold current SMART S status.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must be the lawful spouse or qualifying child of a SMART S holder.
  • Work authorisation requirementThe current SMART O rules permit a qualifying spouse to work without a separate work permit, subject to prohibited-occupation rules.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance covering the entire stay is required.
  • 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
  • Work rightsA spouse may work subject to the current SMART rules and occupations prohibited to foreigners; child work rights are not presumed.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingSMART O is granted for no longer than the principal's SMART S period, up to two years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: The route is for accompanying a current SMART S principal.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: At least THB 180,000 per dependent must have been held for at least three months. The lowest published threshold is THB 180,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance covering the entire stay is required.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are 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 smart-visa.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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