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Do I need to translate all my bank statement pages for a visa application in Thailand?

Jan 23, 2025
2 months ago
Hello everyone,

I have a question related to bank statement. As I know they want bank statement for 6 months and I have 13 pages bank statement each month. All of these pages is Spanish and i find an agency for translate it into English with 30$/ page. That means i need to pay 2340$ just for translation and it doesn’t make sense. Or do i just need to translate the main page that shows the latest money in my bank? Thanks so much
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is inquiring about the necessity of translating their full bank statement, which spans 13 pages in Spanish, for a Thai visa application. They are concerned about the high cost of translation services compared to just translating the crucial information needed, such as the account balances. Commenters suggest that it's often unnecessary to submit complete statements; highlights of month-end balances or just the first page showing account details may suffice. Additionally, some recommend obtaining an English statement directly from the bank.
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Jana **************
I sent only the first page that had my name and account balances.
BaanPattaya ********
Yes ,that no make sense
Andi ***********
I submitted self translated bank statements into English with a few transactions a month and salary deposits. Complete transaction history not needed.
Wannikea *********
You don't need the complete transaction history, just the month end balances highlighted, combined into a single PDF.
Luit *****************
Where do you apply?

When you apply in Spain most likely just accept Spanish language statements.
Sascha **********
I submitted my bank statements in Dutch (in Vietnam), was not a problem.
Sander ***********
Just request a statement in English from the bank. It's usually free or inexpensive.