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Do I need to have 500,000 Baht in my account for three months when applying for a Thai visa through soft power?

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Jun 9, 2025

a month ago

Lilly ******

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Hi there ,I would like to ask if I apply through soft power, the 500,000B need to be in my account at least three months?or different place they have different policies?

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The requirement of maintaining 500,000 THB in your account for three months when applying through soft power visa varies by nationality and the specific embassy. Different embassies have different policies, with some requiring no seasoning of funds while others may be stricter. It's advisable to have additional funds and a regular income to strengthen your application.

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It depends on your nationality and the country of application. Different embassies have different requirements. That being said, approval processes are generally getting more strict across the board.

It is advisable to keep funds in excess of the THB 500,000 if you are able to. Having some kind of regular income will also significant improve your chances as generally the embassies want to ensure that the applicants are able to support themselves financially in Thailand.

a month ago

Wannikea *********

Exactly, different embassies have different requirements. Western embassies typically accept the funds without any seasoning, others, YMMV.

a month ago

Lilly ******

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@Wannikea ********

TKS

a month ago

Lilly ******

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@Wannikea ********

Tks for replying . I am planning to apply from countries nearby Thailand like Laos Cambodia etc. so do you know about these countries policies? I only have that money for one month.

a month ago

Wannikea *********

@Lilly *****

certainly one of the main criteria is that you are a financially stable (thailand wants people spending money) and if you just barely make it with your 500k its not going to make a strong application. The embassy may very well asked to see your last three/six months statement just to see what kind of money is running through your account.

a month ago

Roxana ******

@Lilly *****

If you don't want to risk rejection, wait until you have the money in the bank account, for 3 months.

a month ago

Lilly ******

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@Roxana *****

thank you for your information

a month ago

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