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Does the Thai Consulate in Sydney still accept funds in an Australian Bank Account for the Non O–X E–Visa after the switch to eVisa?
Nov 29, 2025
2 days ago
Dca *****
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Following the recent change to the Thai E-Visa system at the Thai Consulate in Sydney, requirements for the Non O–X Visa have been updated. Previously, funds equivalent to 3 million Thai Baht could be held in an Australian bank account, but now they must be deposited in a Thai bank account in the applicant's name. Although one individual reported receiving their OX visa with funds in an Australian account as late as August 2024, it appears that the new regulations are making Thai bank accounts mandatory.
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