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How long does the 500k baht need to be in your bank account for a Thai visa application, and does this vary by embassy?

Jan 3, 2025
2 months ago
Ben *************
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For the 500k baht, how long does the money need to be in your account for? Does this vary from embassy to embassy?
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The required duration for holding 500k baht in your bank account before an application can vary by embassy. Some embassies require the funds to be held for 6 months, while others, like the US embassy, may be satisfied with a recent statement showing the current balance.
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Jason ***********
This is helpful
Robert ***********
Totally varies. Some embassies want to see 6 months and others like the US just want to see what's in there now.
Ben *************
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@Robert **********
gotcha thanks, i really appreciate it. Do you have any idea which other embassies are similar to the US?
Andi ***********
@Ben ************
London, Taipei, Jakarta, Vietnam, Manilla, Yangon.
Adam ********
@Ben ************
hcmc in Vietnam
Robert ***********
@Ben ************
Sorry I do not. Alot of embassies just went to the online filing so who knows what that will mean.
Julien ****
@Robert **********
Canada only ask for one statement
Chris ******
I transferred mine like 1week before I applied 🙏
Ben *************
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@Chris *****
Nice thanks, really appreciate it. Curious, what embassy/country was that in?
Chris ******
@B**
via Athens Embassy - an eu pass holder and was living in Malta 🙏 and I applied as remote worker..
Ben *************
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John **********
Varies