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Do I need to keep 500,000 THB in my account for a specific period before applying for a Thai visa at the Washington DC embassy?

Thai Visa Visa Application Non-O Visa Washington DC Embassy Bank Statement Requirements Visa Approval Process

Jul 9, 2025

10 months ago

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

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I’m hoping someone can help me with an answer to this. I am US citizen trying to apply to my local thai embassy which is Washington DC. The consulate visa department never answers their phone or emails I have sent… Does anyone know if I have to keep the 500k bhat in my checking acct for a certain period of time at this embassy location before applying? I keep seeing 3 months in certain places but also saw someone in London applied the day after the $ was put into his acct and he was approved.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

As a US citizen applying for a Thai visa at the Washington DC embassy, there is a requirement to show 3 months of bank statements with a minimum balance of 500,000 THB. However, it's important to note that the requirement does not specify that the balance must be maintained for 3 months. Some applicants have reported success by applying shortly after depositing the required funds, though this may vary by embassy and individual case.

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

Requirements from the DC embassy page:

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Seems you need to show 3months of statements with ending balance of 500k, doesn’t say you need the balance for 3 months.

Search at the top of the group for others from DC and ask them what they provided.

London embassy is quick and seem to allow funds to be moved a few days before if you have a strong application. Other people applying at other embassies have been rejected and they believe due to the funds not being in their account long enough

10 months ago

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

Embassies differ in their approval. Check recent approvals from Washington DC in the threads as well get confirmation from the embassy itself.

10 months ago

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

You can contact their Line Acc if embassy have

10 months ago

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

What is the exact duration for which the funds must be in the bank for the Thailand DTV Visa application?

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