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Do higher bank funds improve your chances of getting a Thai visa?

Thai visa financial requirements NON-O visa visa acceptance expat advice

Jul 11, 2025

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Do we think it’s likely you have a stronger chance of acceptance the more funds you can prove you have? Requirment is 500k the more you have over that does it go in the applicants favour?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether having more than the required 500,000 THB in funds impacts the likelihood of visa acceptance in Thailand. Opinions vary: some believe that exceeding the minimum requirements is beneficial, while others assert that sufficient funds alone does not guarantee approval. Comments highlight differing experiences, suggesting that while more funds could be advantageous, the emphasis is also on the applicant's overall financial stability and intent to support themselves in Thailand.

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Anonymous ******************

I personally don't think so. I got it with triple the savings and a friend had exactly 500k thb and was approved without much fuss

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

No one can really tell as no one here is working for embassies... What's sure is they want you to come to spend money here. So it may increase chances who knows...

10 months ago

Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer 698 The 500K is not meant to spend, but meant as a reserve in emergency situations.

10 months ago

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@Luit ****************

Yes also.

10 months ago

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Ray *****

To answer your question more would likely always be good

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

I think if you’re scraping by to get $15,000 that this is probably not the place for you and maybe you should reevaluate some things in life like seriously Thailand is affordable but there’s a reason they want you out $15,000 so you don’t end up destitute here…

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Anonymous participant 912 you’ve got me wrong sir I’ve got plenty more than the requirement.

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant then why even ask

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Anonymous participant 912 Read the question!!!

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant I did. It’s pointless question if you have over the requirement.

10 months ago

Tore *********

Anonymous participant 912 i think you misunderstood what OP said, there’s nothing indicating he was scraping by. Quite the opposite actually they way it reads…

And no, while the answer is somewhat obvious, not pointless

10 months ago

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Tore *********

Dany ********

10 months ago

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Dany ********

Does it matter which bank I use for proof of 500k Baht for a visa application in Thailand?

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10 months ago

Which embassies accept a Thai bank account statement with 500k for visa applications?

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