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Do I need to show six months of bank statements and translate my contract for a Thai visa application?
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Sep 2, 2024
2 years ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, do I need to have the money in the account for past 6 months? Thai Embassy in Vietnam asks for 6 months statement.
Do my contract documents need to be translated into english from whatever language they are now?
Do my contract documents need to be translated into english from whatever language they are now?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the necessity of maintaining a 6-month bank statement and whether their contract documents need to be translated for a Thai visa application. Responses indicate that the Thai Embassy in Vietnam requires a statement with 6 months of transactions and a closing balance of 500K. Additionally, contract documents must be translated into English or Thai.
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Paul *******
HCM is moving to the e-visa system in early October with processing times to possibly become as long as 30 days so beware of that.
Paul *******
For HCM, no. I emailed them and they said they need to see a statement with 6 months worth of transactions AND an account closing balance of 500K. 1 month of holding 500K would appear to be sufficient but no specific amount of time was mentioned.
Paul *******
Yes, contract or work certificate needs to be translated into English or Thai.
Graham *******
I guess everything must be in English or Thai.
Paul *******
Now people are saying that Vientiane requires 3 or even 6 months worth of 500K minimum though I am not certain this is an actual requirement. I think clarity will come in the coming days and I've emailed the Vientiane consulate for clarification.
Paul *******
I asked the HCM consulate and they said 6 month statements but no specific need to have the money sitting there for 6 months. I don't think that is a requirement anywhere.
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or local to where you are applying?Graham *******
@Greg *******
I would guess "head office" wants to check everything so yes I would say.Greg ********
@Graham ******
I would hope local staff, both Thai and local hire, can read, write and speak the local lingo lolGraham *******
@Greg *******
yeah, but I think head office would like to be able the audit what's going doon.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham ******
yea, I thought so, working on that....not sure about the 6 months there but I guess, it shouldn't be an issue if the money is not there all the time. I have three different accounts and I usually don't hold money just laying like that doing nothing on one of themGraham *******
Anonymous participant I suspect the 500k must be there when you apply. For our retire visa's we need 800k when we apply and must be there for 1 year to get a renewal.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham ******
Thailand asks for the money just to be there, it is different from retire. Only Vietnam asks for 6 months statement thoReply to
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David ************
That’s funny. This VISA was only introduced about a month or so ago. But I’ve strange things happen in this country
Kaye ******
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like what?Reply to
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