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Does the 500,000 Baht requirement need to be in a checking or savings account for Thai visa purposes?

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Mar 12, 2025

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Does the 500,000 Bhat have to be in a bank checking account or can it be in a bank savings account?

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The 500,000 Baht requirement for Thai visa purposes can be met with funds in either a checking or savings account. There are no restrictions on the type of bank account, and the important factor is that it must be a personal account in the applicant's name. Previous monthly statements may be requested to verify the funds.

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Michael *******

Any account, no restrictions account types

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Wannikea *********

Either or.

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Kool *******

It simply asks for a personal bank account in your name only. There is no designation of what style of account

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Nick *******

Mine was in a savings account

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Christopher ******

Anything... they want previous monthly statements too

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