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Do I need to translate my bank statement if it's in German for a Thai visa application?

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Aug 17, 2025

7 days ago

Theo ********

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This might be a wacky question, but do I have to get my bank account statement "translated" if my bank is not located in a country where neither Englisch nor Thai are an administrative language? 

In other words:

My bank account statement's details (transfer references) are not in English but, in my case, in German. However, it's still obvious which transfers are a minus and which are a plus.

Thanks a lot for your attention! 🙏

EDIT:

On ThaiEVisa it says that all documents must be in English or Thai. Does this include bank statements as well (regarding the subject of listed transfers)?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is uncertain whether their bank statement, written in German, needs to be translated into English or Thai for a visa application at the Thai embassy in Jakarta. They reference ThaiEVisa's requirement for documents to be in English or Thai and seek clarification on whether this applies to bank statements. Responses suggest that while the embassy might accept the statement in German, confirming directly with the embassy or being prepared for a translation if requested would be prudent.

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Wannikea *********

You can try submitting an untranslated bank statement. I mean let's face it the information that's necessary is the name on the account, the account number and bank name, and the relevant amounts in the account. You can highlight these for the embassy, hopefully your name is in English on the account statement. You can try submitting that but be prepared to have translated version if they request translated English bank statement.

6 days ago

Wannikea *********

What visa are you applying for?

6 days ago

Theo ********

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DTVisa Thai Soft Powers / Muay Thai

6 days ago

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Theo ********

Max *************

Can you see every comment?? You need to answer questions, we're not mind-readers.

7 days ago

Theo ********

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@Max ************

I intend to apply at the Thai Embassy in Jakarta, INDO

Sorry for the insufficient data

6 days ago

Max *************

@Theo *******

Applying for a visa in Indonesia and thats why you need your bank statement translated? You could have written this in your post.They might accept an online translation.

6 days ago

Theo ********

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@Max ************

I did add it to the post. Have a look at the last line.

It seems to be common sense, that Thai Embassys will always accept documents written in Thai or English, regardless where you apply. This is not a first hand information, but it kind of says that on most websites that I have looked up so far (y)

6 days ago

Max *************

@Theo *******

Don't forget that you're applying in Indonesia.German is not the preferred language at the Thai embassy. If you had applied in Germany, a bank statement in German would probably have worked.

6 days ago

Theo ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

That's why I postulated in my prior comment, that Thai and English are allegedly all-encompassing for Thai Embassys around the globe

6 days ago

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Theo ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

On ThaiEVisa it says that all documents must be in English or Thai. Does this include bank statements as well (regarding the subject of listed transfers)?

7 days ago

Max *************

@Theo *******

What type of visa are you applying for and where? You must come up with more information.

7 days ago

Theo ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

DTVisa Thai Soft Powers / Muay Thai

Sorry for the insufficient data

6 days ago

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Theo ********

Pete *******

You do not say where or what you are applying for so how can anyone answer?

7 days ago

Theo ********

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@Pete ******

Jakarta, INDO

Sorry for the insufficient data

6 days ago

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Theo ********

Tito *********

The Thai consulate in Germany would probably accept documents in German. But contact them to confirm maybe ? Or just apply for the visa and see if they request a translation ?

7 days ago

Max *************

What is the reason for the translation? Who is it for?

7 days ago

Stuart *********

Not sure what you’re trying to do.

7 days ago

Theo ********

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@Stuart ********

The transfer's subject will not be understandable if not in English or Thai

7 days ago