Do I need to show THB 500,000 for a Thai visa extension or can I just show varying balances?

Thai visa rules Visa extension requirements 350k 280k 580k bank balance 500k THB requirement Thai embassy requirements Reentry versus extension Current account balance requirements

Nov 14, 2024

2 days ago

Neria ******

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Hi all 👋😊

Two questions 

1. Do I need to show above 500k thb 3 months back? Or is ok if I have 350k, 280k 580k or something like that on that past months 

2. When extending to another half year - do I need to show 500k again? Or anything else I need to proof? Or just pay another 10k and get 6 more months?

Thank you 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The requirement to show THB 500,000 in your bank account for a Thai visa or extension can vary by embassy; some may require a minimum balance over the last six months while others may need only the current balance. For visa extensions, it appears that some may require the same financial documentation as when applying initially, while others suggest simply leaving and re-entering Thailand to get a new visa stamp without needing to show funds.

Neria ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everyone for your answers

I'm gonna do it in Vietnam - and I understand they are not super strict

About the extension - I can see the is a difference between doing an extension from inside Thailand - or just going out and coming back in and getting another months

I didn't know that was an option - if you can do extension by leaving the country and coming back - and no requirements - that would be great

2 days ago

Noel *********

Wondering if someone gas posted a list of embassies and their bank account length requirements

2 days ago

Rory *********

This

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0 it depends on embassy. I did mine in Budapest I included a year pay slips showing I get paid 5200 a month and didn’t even have

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0 in the bank . Just depends

2 days ago

Brian *********

I was asked by HCM Vietnam for 6 months of bank statements…

2 days ago

Mar *****

Yes have to prove the funds 500,000b and all paperwork again for extension way easier just to fly neighbouring country.... And get a fresh 180 upon your return...

😎🙏🏽

2 days ago

Konstantin ******

@Mar ****

that’s just rumors no official announcement please 🙏

2 days ago

Mar *****

This the post here I was referring to ☝🏽

2 days ago

Mar *****

@Konst*****

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2 days ago

Mar *****

@Konstantin *****

you'll find a post in here from a chap that asked at Krabi immigration when he went for 90 day reporting so slightly more than just rumors when coming from a government officer I'd say...

As they're the people who can process your extension....

🤔😎🙏🏽

2 days ago

James ********

@Konstantin *****

correct ✅ and the rumors run amok 😞

2 days ago

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James ********

Jared *********

1) It depends on which embassy you apply through. Some require 6 months, some only current account balance.

2) First point to bring up is extension versus reentry. No one has extended yet and so not sure what will be required for an extension. If you leave the country and re-enter then nothing is required. Every time you enter you get 180 day stamp. (I have already done this)

2 days ago

Keith ************

No one knows for sure, but I expect extensions to have the same requirements as getting the visa, and I expect they'll be 1,900 baht.

2 days ago

Elías ********

1) That depends on each specific embassy

2) Nobody knows, as this hasn't happened yet. However, it's a widely accepted opinion that you won't need to show anything IF you just reenter (as opposed to getting an extension in country).

2 days ago

James ********

@Elías *******

agreed 👍

2 days ago

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James ********

Do I need to show a continuous balance of ฿500K in my bank account for six months when applying for a Thai visa?

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4 days ago

Is it necessary for the 500,000 THB to be in my account for six months for a visa application?

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