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Do I need 500k baht in my account to apply for a Thai DTV visa?

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Jul 21, 2025

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Hello guys, I'm working online for last  5 months. Making well over $2.5k/month, but i don't have 500k baht in my account... Do i keep grinding until i reach 500k baht or what? I really need some advice

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A user is seeking guidance on whether they need to accumulate 500,000 baht in their bank account before applying for a Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). The conversation reveals that having this amount is mandatory for the application process, as it serves as a financial requirement. Community members suggest potential solutions such as borrowing money temporarily or exploring sponsorship options, but emphasize the importance of meeting the official requirements to avoid rejection.

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

Can you borrow from a family member just to get the visa?

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Garry ******

Yes

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แดนนี่ ***********

Well yea.

If it’s not in the bank, then you don’t meet the requirement

Simple as that

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

Borrow from someone. Get it transferred into an account then move it to the account you are using for the application, save the statement and send the money back. If you are in the UK it will work.

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Nickel *******

Sounds dodgy

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

lol ? Bro , do you meet the requirements?

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

Look into the possibility of a sponsorship letter, which is an alternative for people who do not fulfil the financial requirements by themselves.

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Marcopolo ******

Write me PM.

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

No, the requirements are just a guide. Explain to the consulate you promise to save 500k before the 5 years are up

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Wayne *******

Anonymous participant 121 best reply by a mile

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Rud **********

Anonym deltaker 121 Why do you even open your mouth.. Did you also try to get into Thailand with covid .. with i would try to get well tomorrow...

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Mimi *************

Anonymer Teilnehmer 121 are you sure?

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Wannikea *********

@Mimi ************

complete sarcasm

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Paul *********

@Mimi ************

he’s making a joke u need 500 k end of

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Anna *********

You must have 500k thb in savings before you apply or you will be rejected

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Marcopolo ******

not sure....

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

The dtv doesnt look at your monthly income, rather requires a minimum of 500kthb savings. I would wait until you have that amount to apply.

I've seen people in the past ask to borrow their parents money to deposit into their savings to meet that requirement

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John *******

Yes, it is a requirement, so if you want to apply for a DTV and be successful, you want to fulfill the requirements. As already mentioned, some embassies have earmarked the amount to local currency, sometimes using suspect conversions, equaling more than 500K. So if you are applying via a specific embassy, you will want to look at their requirements. Also some require 6 months in bank, some 3 months and some just at the end of last statement

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Andrew ********

Yes for DTV yes its required, if you are from any 35 plus nations you can visit thailand for 60 days free on visa exempt 1100 baht extension for 30 more days

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Kevin ********

@Andrew *******

1900 for extension 😉

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Jeremy *********

Seeing how it's mandatory then um yeah 🤦‍♂️😂

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