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Can I use a Thai bank account as financial proof for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application?

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Mar 23, 2026

a month ago

Karim **********

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Hello everyone, hope you are all doing well

I am currently considering applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and would appreciate some clarification from anyone who may have experience or reliable information regarding this matter.

I entered Thailand last year and obtained a work visa in Bangkok, which is valid until September this year (approximately five months remaining). I am already familiar with the DTV application process; however, I have received conflicting information from different sources.

My main question is whether it is acceptable to use a Thai bank account, opened under my name while working legally in Thailand, as financial proof for a DTV visa application. Some people have advised that this is permitted, while others have stated the opposite.

If anyone has successfully applied using a Thai bank account, or has official guidance or firsthand experience, I would greatly appreciate your insight.

Thank you in advance for your help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is considering applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and seeks clarification on whether a Thai bank account opened in their name can be used as financial proof. They received mixed advice on this matter. Comments suggest that it is generally acceptable to use a personal Thai bank account, but emphasize that the account's balance and transaction history (typically requiring statements from the last six months) are critical for the application.

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Anonymous ******************

The bank account is irrelevant it is the amount and how long it's been in your account usually 6 month statements with the amount and some transactions is the requirement good luck

a month ago

Robert *******

That depends on your bank, if they have no problem that you keep using this account after you cancelled your Extension of Stay, left Thailand, applied for a DTV and use that visa to be in Thailand.

I suggest trust your bank manager, not experience of others at other banks.

a month ago

Wannikea *********

You can show a bank account in your name anywhere including Thailand.

a month ago

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Wannikea *********

Can I use downloaded e-statements for the financial requirement of my DTV visa application in Thailand?

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2 months ago

Can I use a Thai bank account statement to apply for a DTV visa with the required 500k amount?

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4 months ago