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Can I use foreign currency for the DTV application in Thailand instead of THB?

DTV Visa Visa Requirements Thai Baht Currency Exchange Expat Advice Vietnam Application Process

Apr 3, 2025

a year ago

Brandon ********

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For folks who successfully got the DTV from applying in Vietnam. Was it crucial your 500k THB be in Thai Baht or can I have it in an equivalent currency?  I have the equivalent right now in Canadian dollars and want to avoid the exchange rate fees if possible.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Many expats applying for the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) from Vietnam have found that you do not necessarily need to have the required 500,000 THB specifically in Thai Baht; you can also present an equivalent amount in other currencies, such as Canadian dollars. However, it's essential to confirm that your bank account, regardless of its currency, meets the visa application requirements.

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Christopher ********

Any checking or savings account ... Must not be attatched to any sort of savings plan or stocks of any kind or they will make you move it and that adds a month to your application time.

a year ago

Myles *******

@Christopher *******

why does it add a month to application time?

a year ago

Christopher ********

@Myles ******

if you have to move the money you can't get a statement until the next month, as banks usually won't create a mid month statement.

a year ago

Myles *******

@Christopher *******

Wise & Revolut etc you can request a statement at anytime. But you dont even need a full statement in Hanoi just to show balance

a year ago

Christopher ********

@Myles ******

these are accepted ... Not mutual fund or stock related accounts.

a year ago

Myles *******

@Christopher *******

yes I know hence saying.

a year ago

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Myles *******

Brandon ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

It's in my Wise Canadian account, which I've read has been fine with applications done in Vietnam. I'm going to apply via Hanoi as it seems to be quicker and more relaxed than HCMC

a year ago

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Brandon ********

Myles *******

Any currency is fine

a year ago

Brandon ************

Any bank account is accepted. It does not have to be a Thai bank account.

a year ago

Aneek *****

How would do u plan to apply online and show physical currency?

a year ago