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How long does the 500,000 THB need to be in the bank for obtaining a destination travel visa at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles?

Sep 16, 2025
18 hours ago
Inez **********
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Hi everyone I’m interested in getting a destination travel visa but I’m curious to know if anyone has experience with the Los Angeles thai consulate in regards to how long the 500,000 THB needs to be in the bank for. Thank you :)
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is inquiring about the requirements for obtaining a destination travel visa at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles, specifically the duration for which the 500,000 THB must be held in a bank account. Responses suggest that the current requirement is a minimum of three months, with indications this may increase to six months due to ongoing regulatory changes.
Juan *********
I've gotten two different visas from the Thai consulate in LA. They're super helpful.
Ashley *******
People seem to be successful with the LA Thai consulate from what this page says
Kool *******
Three months minimum as of now, and as more abuse is recognized it will progress to 6 months minimum in the near future, as has happened at other Thai embassies/consulates. The required times change monthly.