Do I need to show six months of bank statements and translate my contract for a Thai visa application?

September 2, 2024
21 days ago
Hi, 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?
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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.
Greg ********
@Graham ******
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 lol
Graham *******
@Greg *******
yeah, but I think head office would like to be able the audit what's going doon.
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@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 them
Graham *******
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.
Anonymous *************
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@Graham ******
Thailand asks for the money just to be there, it is different from retire. Only Vietnam asks for 6 months statement tho
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 ******