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Does purchasing a home in Thailand exempt me from showing a minimum bank balance for my visa?

Dec 15, 2025
12 hours ago
Mike ************
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Would a home purchase offset the need to show an account balance?
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Purchasing a home in Thailand does not exempt an individual from the requirement to show a minimum bank balance for visa applications. The bank balance requirement ensures that applicants can support themselves in case of emergencies without becoming a burden on the Thai government, and owning property does not fulfill this financial reassurance.
Brandon ************
Absolutely not. The purpose of the bank balance is to show that you have money for an emergency to take care of yourself, so you do not become a drain on the Thai government. Owning property does not make you more able to handle an emergency.
Marianne ********
No
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