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Can cryptocurrency be used to prove wealth for a permanent visa in Thailand?

Thailand Permanent Residency Visa Rules Crypto and Thai Immigration Wealth Requirement for Visa Thailand Elite Visa Program Fiat Currency Requirement

Sep 15, 2025

8 months ago

Tez ********

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Hello everyone 

To get a permanent visa or residency in Thailand at age of 37 , would crypto be accepted as wealth ? Or does it have to be your bank balance 

Hope that makes sense

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The consensus in the comments is that cryptocurrency will not be accepted as proof of funds for obtaining permanent residency in Thailand. Instead, applicants must demonstrate their wealth through fiat currency in a bank account. It's recommended to consider programs like the Elite Visa or those offered by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), which generally require substantial financial commitments.

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Joshua *******

Elite visa. No income requirement

8 months ago

Joshua *******

@Tez *******

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7 months ago

Tez ********

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@Joshua ******

any more Info on this please or a link were i can read more , thank you

7 months ago

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Tez ********

Us *****

Why can't you sell it and convert it to your currency?

8 months ago

Tez ********

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@Us ****

because my currency loses value due to inflation like every other country in the world. Crypto increases in value over time

7 months ago

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Tez ********

Ziggy ********

Crypto come from croks.

8 months ago

Tom ********

@Ziggy *******

Tell us you are uneducated without telling us you are uneducated!

8 months ago

Conor ***********

Get with the times ziggy

7 months ago

Ziggy ********

@Tom *******

congratulations blood suckers crypto created by croks!!!!

Tom ********

Ziggy ********

you belong to hel for full por people !!!!!

8 months ago

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Ziggy ********

Tracey ************

Hi, we have also asked this question officially and the answer is no unfortunately, they will not accept crypto or investments as proof of funds. It has to be actual fiat money in a bank account. Shame as it would be much easier if they did 😩

8 months ago

Tez ********

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@Tracey ***********

thank you

8 months ago

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Tez ********

Angel ******

The answer is that you have to use real money.

8 months ago

Koin ******

@Angel *****

real money 🤣

7 months ago

Tez ********

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@Angel *****

thank you

8 months ago

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Tez ********

Marty *********

You should look at the Elite Visa program and the visas offered through the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Either way you will be paying a fairly large sum of money for a long term visa (not permanent)

I’m guessing they will want you to pay with real money.

8 months ago

Tez ********

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@Marty ********

thank you

8 months ago

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Tez ********

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