Can I use my monthly Social Security income to qualify for a 6-month multi-entry visa in Thailand instead of showing savings?

Jun 8, 2024
5 months ago
Anonymous ********
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Hi visa experts! I have a question.... When applying for a 6 month multi-entry visa I've read that one of the requirements is to prove with bank statements savings of 200,000 baht to prove that you can pay your way while there. Can anyone tell me if this can be done with a an income as well showing my $2,000 monthly Social Security?
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A user inquired whether they could demonstrate financial sufficiency for a 6-month multi-entry visa to Thailand using their monthly Social Security income of $2,000, instead of the required savings of 200,000 baht. Responses varied, indicating that it often depends on specific embassy policies, with some suggesting that ongoing income might be acceptable to prove financial capability. The conversation also touched on personal experiences and varying opinions about sufficient savings and expenses in Thailand.
Paul *********
Beg packers stay home. Like really......
Anonymous ********
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@Paul ********
and YOU decide that?!!

PEOPLE like you are why WE leave our homes!

YOU, are the one that needs to stay where you’re from and stop bringing your shite and spreading it in other countries!!

Looks like you were named correctly right out of the gate! “COCKLEY”!!!!
Us *****
Honestly 200k is less than 6k usd in your bank account. Thailand is not cheap in the city. You should not be here with less than 10k usd saved in your rainy day fund.
Jan ******************
@Us ****
$2,000 a month gives us $12,000 which is 441,000 baht in six months🤷🏼
Us *****
@Jan *****************
it is a rainy day fund for a reason. You were lucky you didn't get into an accident and have to be in the hospital for a few weeks. That balance is for the unexpected to happen.
Jan ******************
@Us ****
travel insurance. Several people live in Thailand just with monthly income.
Us *****
@Jan *****************
travel insurance doesn't cover for everything. People can live on their pensions alone but it is always nice to have money saved.
Anonymous ********
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@Us ****
ummm. I think you’re looking at the wrong travel insurance!

I will admit that those companies that are specifically dedicated to “travel” insurance have MANY holes in their policies, as a knowledgeable person in medical insurance, UHC rises above all that I have found.

That being said, it’s the job of EVERY insurance company to deny coverage until they’re made to cover!
Jan ******************
@Us ****
yes of course
Anonymous ********
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@Us ****
so the government says $6k US and you say $10k. Hmmm!

I’ve travelled internationally for 2 years 11 countries, most with much higher cost of living than Thailand with far less in my “rainy day fund” and never had to touch $1 of savings, living off of my income. I guess I’m just a much better with a budget than you.
Us *****
Anonymous member listen, that rainy day fund is for the unexpected to happen. Just because it didn't happen to you now doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. Depending on your pension is doable but you never know when life throws you a curveball.
Bob **********
Anonymous member just do what they ask for or go to those other countries you’ve been to before I’ve spent $10k in three weeks in Thailand
Will ************
Best way is to start an application and fill in the requirements as you go. Very easy to do
Christopher ********
Depends on where you live. Mostly you just show your plane ticket and ID requirements and pay. I did mine very easily and it was $200 usd.
Jan ******************
I don’t think anyone can give you an exact answer to this question as it’s embassy dependent, but I know people are allowed to use income to prove sufficient funds for the six months period and not required to prove the whole amount at once.
Pascal ********
Best to look it up at your Thai embassy website.
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