Answered8 months ago
Can I use multiple personal bank accounts to meet the 500,000 THB requirement for a Thai visa, or do I need to maintain it in one account?
I currently have two personal bank accounts where I usually keep around USD 5,000 in each. I also have a third personal investment account with approximately USD 200,000 in stocks.
In addition, I hold shares in two LLCs: 33% in one company and 50% in another. The bank accounts of both companies have maintained an average balance of around USD 100,000 over the past 12 months.
What I am not fully clear about is whether the requirement is strictly 500,000 THB in a single personal bank account, or if it is acceptable to demonstrate overall financial capacity by showing multiple personal accounts, investment holdings, and company accounts.
In other words, would it be necessary to transfer and keep 500,000 THB in one personal account for a certain period before applying, or could presenting diversified financial evidence (personal accounts, stocks, and company ownership) be sufficient?
Thank you in advance for your clarification.
In addition, I hold shares in two LLCs: 33% in one company and 50% in another. The bank accounts of both companies have maintained an average balance of around USD 100,000 over the past 12 months.
What I am not fully clear about is whether the requirement is strictly 500,000 THB in a single personal bank account, or if it is acceptable to demonstrate overall financial capacity by showing multiple personal accounts, investment holdings, and company accounts.
In other words, would it be necessary to transfer and keep 500,000 THB in one personal account for a certain period before applying, or could presenting diversified financial evidence (personal accounts, stocks, and company ownership) be sufficient?
Thank you in advance for your clarification.
Answer summary
The requirement for demonstrating financial stability for a Thai visa typically requires showing 500,000 THB in a personal bank account. However, you can use multiple personal accounts to meet this requirement. Business accounts and investment accounts are generally not accepted, though some consulates may allow certain investment account statements as part of the proof. It's crucial to check the specific requirements of the consulate you are applying through, as rules on how long the funds must be maintained can vary. Presenting all funds in a single account may be seen as cleaner documentation and could potentially simplify your application process.
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Anonymous ******************
Fwiw, I have used my cash management account (CMA) to apply for DTV and it got approved. CMA are brokerage account with check writing and debit privileges. During application in US (LA) , I documented various debit, atm transactions I used in this account. My CMA account also does cash sweep so I am getting 3.4% (used to be 4%) on my uninvested cash which is large hence I don’t use traditional checking account from bank.
David ********
Its just third worlders making up finances for bait in these questions, if he really had that money he would qualify for the LTR visa or could even just get the Elite visa easily. The DTV visa is not for someone with that kind of money and he doesnt know that because hes not telling the truth.
Anonymous ******************
YMMV, but I have used my investment account statement as asset towards the 500k requirement. I did it in Taipei in 2024 before they changed to evisa. Turnaround was extremely fast back then, less than 24hrs.
John **********
You can use multiple personal accounts, you can't use business accounts and very few consulates will allow investment accounts
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
for how long do I need to keep *****
0 sitting in my personal bank account?
Ian **********
Anonymous participant yeah you have to tell us where you’re applying from. For example Los Angeles consulate requires 17,000 USD for three months.
Anonymous *************
OP@Ian *********
Manila
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 3 months
John **********
Anonymous participant different consulates have different requirements as to how long the money should be in your account before you can apply
Andi ***********
Multiple accounts can be used. Investment accounts are accepted by some US embassies but the majority worldwide only accept personal bank accounts.
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
I’m not in the us at the moment I’m in south east Asia If there is a place where they don’t need to have
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0 baht sitting for 3 months or more in my personal bank account, I’ll fly thereAndi ***********
Anonymous participant So personal accounts with immediate access only. Non seasoned 500k can be applied with in Vietnam, Taipei (East Asia). Jakarta possibly still does, you need to double check.
Kool *******
Anonymous participant as of two months ago Manila was one month, but that could have changed by now.
Anonymous *************
OPThank you
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant I know they did for sure early last year but dont know if they are now doing 3 mths. You can contact them, Manilla is very responsive to emails.
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
Thanks, do you know if manila allows it?DTV_Be*******
The officer reviewing your visa paperwork doesn’t care about your financial gymnastics
They want to see the money in A acct for the recommended seasoning period that is required via the embassy/consulate you go through
Do it incorrectly and you just donated $350/฿10,000 for your paperwork
Good luck on your financial gymnastics
They want to see the money in A acct for the recommended seasoning period that is required via the embassy/consulate you go through
Do it incorrectly and you just donated $350/฿10,000 for your paperwork
Good luck on your financial gymnastics
GenuinePin**********
DTV_Begpacker good luck on your mental gymnastics 🙄 like the group needs you making jokes on people looking for answers. Tuktuk drivers would be wait’n for ya with sticks 😆
DTV_Be*******
GenuinePineapple2858
Financial gymnastics is no concern of the officer reviewing your paperwork
Financial gymnastics is no concern of the officer reviewing your paperwork
Anonymous *************
OPDTV_Begpacker is there a list of different consulate that shows for how long I need to keep
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0 baht in my personal account ?DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant every consulate has their requirements, its fully fragmented
There is no list just what the consulate says is their requirement
Good luck on your financial gymnastics
There is no list just what the consulate says is their requirement
Good luck on your financial gymnastics
Michi ********
Personal bank accounts only (can be in more than one bank account) where the money is just sitting there as that’s considered liquid.
Anonymous *************
OP@Michi *******
do I have to keep *****
0 baht for at least 3 months before applying?
Jon **********
Anonym deltagare Different embassies have different rules. Appears to be anything from no seasoning at all up to 6 months, but most is 1-3 months I think.
Anonymous *************
OP@Jon *********
I thought I could have avoided keeping 15k usd sitting for 3 months in my personal bank account simply by shoving them other accountsActivity
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