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🇹🇭family Visa

Smart O

Thailand

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Duration

2 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$290

Time

6-7 weeks

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

The Smart O visa lets your family stay in Thailand with you if you have a Smart S visa. Your spouse and children can live here for as long as you do. Only Smart S visa holders can sponsor family members for this visa now. The other Smart categories ended in February 2025. You get to stay in Thailand legally and can travel freely. Your family gets the same visa length as you.

Key Benefits

  • Live legally in Thailand with family
  • Family stays same length as primary visa holder
  • Annual immigration check-in instead of every 90 days
  • Travel freely in and out of Thailand
  • No re-entry permit needed
  • Fast-track processing at some airports
  • Open Thai bank accounts
  • Normal life and residence in Thailand

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Have an active Smart S visa
  • Be married to the Smart S visa holder
  • Have children under 20 years old
  • Have no criminal record
  • Have no serious diseases (TB, leprosy, drug addiction)
  • Have valid health insurance coverage

Financial Requirement

Must have $5,679 USD in a Thai or foreign bank account for 3 months before applying. Employer/business must show 600,000 baht ($18,930) in savings.

Documents

  • PassportsValid passports for applicant and family members
  • Marriage CertificateOfficial marriage certificate for spouse
  • Birth CertificatesOfficial birth certificates for children
  • Health ExaminationMedical exam completed within 3 months
  • Health InsuranceProof of health insurance coverage for entire stay
  • Bank StatementsBank statements showing required deposit amount
  • Application FormCompleted application form from BOI website
  • Document TranslationsAll non-English documents must have official translation

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.