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Does purchasing a home in Thailand exempt me from showing a minimum bank balance for my visa?
Would a home purchase offset the need to show an account balance?
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The consensus among commenters is that purchasing a home does not offset the need to show a sufficient bank account balance for visa requirements in Thailand. The bank balance is necessary to demonstrate financial stability and the ability to manage emergencies, regardless of property ownership.
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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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