Answered3 years ago
Do I really need to provide a full 6-month bank statement for a Thai tourist visa application?
I will apply for the tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh, and on the proof of funds requirement it says:
"2.6. Evidence of adequate finance
* Showing transaction not less than 6 months."
Are they serious asking to see my full bank transaction statement for the last 6 months (about 20 pages)?
"2.6. Evidence of adequate finance
* Showing transaction not less than 6 months."
Are they serious asking to see my full bank transaction statement for the last 6 months (about 20 pages)?
Answer summary
The requirement for a tourist visa application in Ho Chi Minh includes providing proof of adequate finances, specifically a bank statement covering your transactions for the last 6 months. While some users express frustration with this apparent overreach in documentation, others point out that the specific requirements may vary, and it's essential to provide evidence of adequate balance (minimum 20,000 Baht) along with your transaction history. Several commenters recommend ensuring that only necessary details are shown in the bank statements to protect privacy and comply with the requirements.
27 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Peter *********
OPFinal question. On their website it says your tourist visa application needs a photo (one), but on the form it says two. How many pictures are really needed for Tourist Visa?
Frank **********
Thailand loves paperwork and their little stampers.
Craig *******
I sent in a screen shot of my internet home page with a balance 100x what they require and they rejected and insisted I send in 6 months of statements. It's infuriating, but what can you do?*
Donna *******
I received this response from HCMC yesterday when I asked for clarification:
For the bank statement, the applicant needs to submit:
1 document showing the transactions within 6 months
1 document showing that the current account has an equivalent of 20.000 Baht
You can ask the bank to issue the documents 1 week before applying for the visa.
Don't forget to pre-book your appointment
For the bank statement, the applicant needs to submit:
1 document showing the transactions within 6 months
1 document showing that the current account has an equivalent of 20.000 Baht
You can ask the bank to issue the documents 1 week before applying for the visa.
Don't forget to pre-book your appointment
Ryan ********
I dealt with this today, sadly you do.
Ryan ********
They didn't ask me for that, no
Peter *********
OP@Ryan *******
Did they require any vaccine certificate or a rapid stupidity test?
Bob **********
I don’t think they want to see all transactions just your balance for 6 months
Pornrat ***********
Yes: the Immigration officials are pedantic
Failure to provide can result in delay or, subject to their discretion, rejection.
Failure to provide can result in delay or, subject to their discretion, rejection.
Steve *******
@Pornrat **********
As they are in all Countries!
Riaan **********
Thai people LOVE paperwork, the more the better, they won't look at it, but as the size of the stack of papers increase, so will your chances of getting your vusa approved. Digital copies dont matter, thay want PAPER
Richard ******
I thought it was three months
Frank-Steven ***********
Alternatively, you can try a get a eVisa from the Thai consulate in your home country, instead. Maybe their requirements are less intrusive and the whole process of obtaining a visa is more streamlined this way.
Antonio ********
We did are own paper after being there for so long it was Covid lockdown stayed there for 19 months.
Andrea ********
@Frank-Steven **********
I believe you have to show every page of your passport for the eVisa, so they can see you are in your home country when you apply.Frank-Steven ***********
@Andrea *******
Being in your home country for some consulates isn't a requirement - as maybe you just want to apply for your next trip, already. Traveling from your home country is, at times. But that can be "established" with some sort of travel itinerary. Once a visa is obtained, the port of entry does not matter, though.Frank-Steven ***********
@Steve ******
doubt it. But if so: flex-ticket and refund.Steve *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Yes, proof of booking and payment.Frank-Steven ***********
@Steve ******
A flight „booking“.Steve *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Plus flights from your home Country!Frank-Steven ***********
@Brandon ***********
So, the question then is: How / where to make copies of all passport pages after being stamped out of Thailand, but before stamped into a third country again. 😂 Visa application „on the fly“ so to speak. 😂Frank-Steven ***********
@Brandon ***********
Oh, really? Didn’t know that. Should I be so lucky? 😅
Brandon ************
@Frank-Steven **********
the ONLY consulate it's not a requirement for is Germany.Frank-Steven ***********
Like everything Thai immigration related: way over the top (and every office making up their own crap). Especially for a simple TR tourist visa. But what can you do? Make sure you blacked everything out except the periodical balances, though. Transactions are non of their freaking business.
Garrett ***********
They want to see you've had money in your account for the last 6 months, not just added there yesterday.
Peter *********
OP@Garrett **********
Cool, I will just use my savings account then that is pretty much just interest in transactions. Backup is WISE if they want to go down that route.
Darren *******
Yep
Activity
16 joined16
people
Related
25What employment verification do I need for a Thai visa if I just started a remote job?
2.3k24132mo
Is it advisable to apply for a Thailand visa with less than 3 months of bank statements?
648554mo
What experiences do DTV dependents have regarding interviews and documentation for their visa applications?
37074mo
What should DTV dependents expect during the visa interview process in Thailand?
2.4k734mo
Is Wise a suitable proof of funds for the DTV visa application in Laos?
373225mo
What is the process for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand from New Zealand?
5.4k201246mo
Can I apply for a Non-OA retirement visa upon entering Thailand on a tourist visa?
6.7k281478mo
Do you need to show a bank balance of 500,000 baht for 3-6 months for a Thai visa?
3.5k28301y
Will an interim bank statement suffice for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?
882471y
What are the current financial requirements for DTV applicants at the UK embassy in Thailand?
1.8k1681y
Can I use bank documents with initials while applying for DTV in Thailand?
1.2k1051y
Do bank statements for a DTV VISA application need to be in English or Thai?
65912y
Will showing 500k THB in a savings account suffice for Thai visa application without additional proof of fund availability?
1.5k1182y
What are the requirements for a DTV application in Thailand for someone based in Vietnam?
4.5k37372y
What should I do about my bank statement if it's not available during my visa application?
977422y
What do I need to prepare for my Thai visa application in Taipei, especially regarding income proof?
1.4k9122y
Do all 6 months of bank statements need to show a balance over 500k for Thai Visa applications?
3.5k22282y
Is a partially localized bank statement acceptable for a Thai Tourist Visa application?
1.8k12153y
What should I include in an invitation letter for a friend applying for a tourist visa to Thailand?
3.4k24213y
What are the current requirements for obtaining a Thai tourist visa in Phnom Penh?
2.6k12415y
Do I need to show a bank statement when applying for a Tourist Visa in Vientiane?
2.9k7647y
What is the process for changing a tourist visa to a marriage visa at Chaeng Wattana?
36327y
How can I obtain bank statements for my METV application if I have no transactions?
3.3k29227y
What are the differences between proof of funds required for a Thai visa and at immigration upon entry?
2.5k9419y
Do I need to show bank statements or have 30,000 baht for a visa run to Laos?
2.8k20259y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served