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Can the 500,000 baht requirement for a visa be met with an online savings account?

500000 baht requirement Thailand visa rules savings account financial requirements expat advice

Jan 27, 2025

a year ago

Alan ******

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Quick question prob been ask before 😉, for the 500000 baht can this be in a savings account like chip on line saving accounts ?TIA

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The 500,000 baht requirement for a visa can be fulfilled using an online savings account, as long as the account provides immediate access to the funds. Term deposits or investment vehicles like shares are not acceptable.

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John **********

I've no idea what that is but it must be in an instantly accessible account so can't be a term deposit, shares etc

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Andi ***********

It can be in an online account with immediate access.

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