§ SMART-O
SMART-O (Others) — Spouse & Dependent Children
SMART-O (Others) — คู่สมรสและบุตรผู้ติดตาม
Dependants of SMART-T/I/E/S holders — matching term, with the right to work.
Quick Answer
SMART-O is the dependant track for SMART-T/I/E/S — spouse gets immediate work rights and children can enrol in school without a Work Permit.
Timeline: 45–60 working days.
Who qualifies
Legally married spouses and children under 20 of a SMART-T/I/E/S holder relocating to Thailand.
- Sponsor must hold a valid SMART-T/I/E/S visa.
- Certified translations of marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child).
- Police clearance and medical certificate per BOI rules.
Documents required
- Copy of the primary SMART Visa.
- Marriage / birth certificate (certified Thai translation + embassy/MFA legalisation).
- Passport photos and passport bio-page.
- Police clearance + medical certificate.
Workflow
- Submit SMART-O application with family docs on BOI Online.
- 30-working-day adjudication.
- Collect Endorsement Letter → visa at embassy or BOI One Stop.
- Annual reporting alongside the sponsor.
Benefits
- Same term as sponsor (up to 4 years).
- Spouse can work without a Work Permit.
- Children may enrol in international / public / private schools.
- Multiple re-entry included.
§ LEGAL BASIS
SMART-O is tethered to the sponsor's status; a revoked primary visa terminates the SMART-O.
FAQ
- Do de facto partners qualify?
- Not yet — a legal marriage (Thai law or country-of-origin) is required. The 2025 Marriage Equality Act covers same-sex spouses.
- Child aged over 20?
- They need a separate visa — e.g. Non-ED student or their own SMART Visa category.
- What work can the spouse do?
- Any occupation except those reserved for Thais under the Foreign Business Act.
- Fees?
- Certified translations for family docs THB 1,300–2,500 each (5–7 working days) + THB 25,000 service fee per dependant + BOI government fees at cost.
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