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Can a bank account in joint names with my Thai wife be used for visa requirements?

Rob ***********
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This has no doubt been asked before but can the required bank account be in joint names, myself and Thai wife.
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The use of a joint bank account for visa requirements in Thailand is generally not accepted by immigration offices. While some individuals have reported that their immigration offices accepted joint accounts, many emphasized that if such accounts are accepted, you must have double the required amount in the account, as only 50% of the funds can be claimed. It is advisable to check with your local immigration office for confirmation.
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Samara ***********
Samara ***********
For our OA in Aus. Was allowed to
Brendan ********
Brendan ********
Why whould you do that . One argument it's empty
Lee *********
Lee *********
No
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
ask your local Immigration office if they accept, and expect that you would need double the amount, 800,000 THB instead of 400,000 THB if it was in your sole name
William *********
William *********
My immigration officer said yes, but he doesn't like it and the required funds are double. As usual, check with your local immigration office.
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
Thai wife you will never have that much in savings
Ian ******
Ian ******
And you never do
Daniel *********************
Daniel *********************
No
Peter *********
Peter *********
Big no
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Some immigration offices, no they will not accept it.

Some immigration offices, yes, they will accept it. If they accept it, you must have DOUBLE the required funds, as only 50% of the funds in the account are considered yours to use for immigration matters.

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