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Do the funds for my Thailand visa need to be held in a Thai bank account?

Visa Requirements Bank Account Thai Visa Rules Expat Financial Guidance 800000 THB Deposit Foreign Bank Accounts

Apr 17, 2025

a year ago

Peter *********

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Hi members 

Regarding the bank details 

The 800000bht or 400000bht

Which ever you choose. 

Does that have to be in a Thai Bank or can you show proof and details of accounts holding in your country 🤔

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In order to meet the financial requirements for visa applications in Thailand, the 800,000 THB or 400,000 THB deposit must be in a Thai bank account under your name. However, if you are applying for a visa extension or application from outside Thailand, funds from a foreign bank account in your name are acceptable.

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Kim *********

With the ever changing market you might consider padding it a bit.

a year ago

Keith ********

It has to be available so of course it needs to be in a thai bank

a year ago

Peter *********

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@Keith *******

can transfer

a year ago

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Bob **********

Thai bank in your name only

a year ago

Roland *********

Which account should I open for the 800,000 thb deposit?

a year ago

Graham ******

@Roland ********

A savings account with a Thai bank

a year ago

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Stuart *********

For visa applications in country or extensions the money requirement needs to be in a Thai bank account in your name only.

For visa applications outside of Thailand you can use any country bank as long as it’s in your name only.

a year ago

Brian ***********

@Stuart ********

we have a joint account, but must have double the money :-)

a year ago

Stuart *********

@Brian **********

Some offices won’t accept joint accounts at all. Those that do require double the amount as they see it as half yours and half the other holders.

a year ago

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Peter *********

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@Stuart ********

thanks Stuart 😊 cheers

a year ago

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Peter *********

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