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Can I use pay stubs as proof of funds instead of having 500,000 baht for my Thai visa?

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Jan 8, 2025
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Hello! For the proof of funds do I do not have 500,000 baht but I do work full time in the US. can I show pay stubs equaling that amount istead? Are there any alternatives to this?
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The discussion revolves around the necessity of having a minimum of 500,000 Thai baht or its equivalent in a bank account as proof of funds for visa applications. Many responses clarify that pay stubs or income from employment in the US do not suffice, and only liquid funds in a bank account can be presented as proof. Individuals are advised to save the required amount before applying.
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Andrew *******
Step 1...save up ~$15k usd, it's good to have 6 months of livings expenses in the bank anyway.
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Dom ********
Short answer is no. 500k is required
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Dom ********
It says it’s possible for a financial sponsor if that’s possible for you but doesn’t guarantee you’d get approved from what I’ve seen
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Paul *******
Start saving
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Kim *********
The whole point is to prove you can take care of yourself and leave the country if you loose your job.
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Cissi *********
No, you will have to wait to apply until you have the equivalent of 500k saved up. There is NO way around that.
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David ********
Pay extra for an agent to sort it out
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Marcus ******
@David *******
 you have a agent recommendation?
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David ********
@Marcus *****
 can message me
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Marcus ******
@David *******
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Alistair **********
Has to be liquid funds sadly which is annoying because cash is trash
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Wesley ********
What do pay stubs have to do with anything? You need 500k thb or USD equivalent in savings. Your pay is irrelevant.
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Will ************
No
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James ********
You've got to show PROOF of your bank account balance of at least 500,000 Thai baht or more.
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Adam *********
Yes usd equivalent
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Miguel *************
@Adam ********
 if he says he doesn't have the money but is working, he's obviously looking for an alternative to having that amount, not the exact currency. 🙄
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Peter **************
Need 500,000 b ...not in Thai baht but any account as long it shows you use regular....i topped up my Aussie Account 2 days before applying ....print out 6 mths statement and converted to baht in my own handwriting ..highlighting with yellow marking pen
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