Answered6 months ago
How strict is the 500,000 Baht requirement for a Thai visa application, especially regarding temporary dips in account balance?
How strict is the 500k baht requirement for 3 months?
I ask because my account dipped by 100 usd. are they that strict to deny over 100 usd? What’s your HONEST experience?
I ask because my account dipped by 100 usd. are they that strict to deny over 100 usd? What’s your HONEST experience?
Answer summary
The community discussion revolves around the strictness of the 500,000 baht requirement for obtaining a Thai DTV visa. Many participants emphasize that the requirement is absolute, with some sharing experiences of challenges faced due to temporary dips in balance. Various embassies reportedly have differing focuses, with some considering the end-of-month balance rather than daily fluctuations. It is generally advised to keep the balance consistently above the required amount, and even a temporary dip could be a risk when applying for the visa. Overall, the consensus is that adhering strictly to the financial requirements is crucial for successful visa applications.
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Jason ********
dude , try to be over the bare minimum. additionally if you put it in a high interest yield CD for 60 months you will always be good and its at least getting something instead of sitting there waiting for you to break into it again
Stuart *******
My application I showed a balance over 500k, I was not asked to prove how long it had been in the account
YU**
Depend on the embassy you apply from
Burak ********
I hold the cash for only 1 month before the application and 1.5 months before the interview. However the amount was invested as a precious metal for a longer time in the same bank before the exchange
Articulate**********
Usually it's not just show around 150k to 200k ok
Alan ******
They seem to finding any excuse not to issue dtv as time goes on , getting more strict .
Claire ********
Sigh...
Henrik *****
Rules are rules, and rules are to be obeyed.
It nowhere says around 500k
It nowhere says around 500k
Anonymous ******************
@Henrik ****
Exactly! If there is no such thing as a stupid question, then what type of questions do stupid people ask?
Tha****
Its an absolute.
Anonymous ******************
If you can't legitimately meet and prove the financial minimums required to obtain the DTV Visa then you honestly have no business applying for it as you cannot afford to exist comfortably in Thailand. The Visa is not designed for broke people barely scraping by from paycheck to paycheck.
Anonymous ******************
I can read fine, but thank you for being concerned. The initial question as to how strict they are about the 500k minimum was without a doubt a very stupid question. The requirements are clearly written and stated and nowhere on any official Thai immigration website does it state any exceptions or indicate any reason why they may not be "Strict" about it.
Being the wonderful reader that you are, did you actually think after clearly reading the information they provide you that perhaps they're just kidding? You may want to reevaluate your own intelligence before you question somebody else's because again your initial question constitutes a stupid one.
Being the wonderful reader that you are, did you actually think after clearly reading the information they provide you that perhaps they're just kidding? You may want to reevaluate your own intelligence before you question somebody else's because again your initial question constitutes a stupid one.
Fabian *********
Just want to say i totally agree with you. OP is definitely crazy. Acting like he has other accounts with money but rather than just sending 100 dollar to wise he starts a whole conversation about it… op check your finances then apply when you ready!
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 314 if you can’t read properly, you have no business commenting 😂
I never use my wise account, I simply transferred 500k baht into it to apply for the dtv.
It was less than 500k for less than 24 hours.
Glad to know you can read though buddy
I never use my wise account, I simply transferred 500k baht into it to apply for the dtv.
It was less than 500k for less than 24 hours.
Glad to know you can read though buddy
Anonymous ******************
Just edit the PDF file dude, use Sejda or any other website, you can, literally provide random bank statement that you bought for 5usd :D
Mateusz ****
Excellent idea to risk document forgery charges in country with legal system like Thailand. If they put the doc into any compliance app the edit will come out in 1 second.
Mateusz ****
Anonimowy uczestnik 882 Of course they detect it by artifacts that most editors leave and machine learning, they can compare against
*****
s of legit statements they have. That's more than enough to spot 90% of tries. Anyway you have to be brave to try doing this from your real name. If for some reasons they decide to do extensive screenning, you'll likely get rejected and you'll have note on your name forever. and editing financial documents... well that's interesting note to have with. I'm sure you will have easy time the next time you deal with them.Anonymous ******************
@Mateusz ***
LOL. They can't verify ANYTHING. What kind of magical app do you think they use? :DDMateusz ****
Not surprised that you talk anonymously. There are hundreds of services that can be used like sumsub that are used to spot edited documents. You have to have absolutely no imagination and to risk something like this in Thailand considering their prison life quality. But I guess there are some people who like to risk. Up to you 😉 the other thing is even discussing criminal activity from your Facebook account thinking you are „anonymous”. Certainly you are not a smartest unit in this world.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 882 who even wants to provide real bank statement, no way I am exposing my net worth :D Imagine I have 10mil. sitting in my bank account, do you really think that information won't be used somewhere?
Unforgettabl*************
It’ll depend on the embassy or consulate processing your application but they’re generally looking at your monthly closing balance(s) not necessarily at what your active balance was on the 7th of a given month.
Christopher ***********
How would anybody know if they were rejected for a similar reason? Embassies/Consulates don't state reasons for rejection. However, I have a feeling that you might already know that?
Trustworthy***********
It depends on where you apply
Some places it MUST be 3 months others it’s just balance when you apply
Some places it MUST be 3 months others it’s just balance when you apply
Robert *******
Dont worry, worst case scenario is that application get denied without refund.
Just keep trying.
Just keep trying.
Julie ********************
Just go by the rules
Stephen ********
I put in 100k more. Then no need to worry.
Blaine **********
They look at your monthly statement; not your daily balance.
PrettyL********
USD100 is so small. Fluctuating exchange rates could cause larger deviations.
Jason ********
PrettyLlama9881 which is why you want more than the bare minimum
Johnny ********
How much is on the account now ?
Anonymous *************
OPTO BE CLEAR 👇🏼
1. My wise account dipped under 100 usd for 24 hours. I only use wise for a few payments, but I keep the 500k in this account
On the day I will go to embassy, there will be well over the limit.
My question was simply IS 24 hours a problem to have the account with less than 500k .
Thanks to all of you who took the time to genuinely respond.
1. My wise account dipped under 100 usd for 24 hours. I only use wise for a few payments, but I keep the 500k in this account
On the day I will go to embassy, there will be well over the limit.
My question was simply IS 24 hours a problem to have the account with less than 500k .
Thanks to all of you who took the time to genuinely respond.
Hǝınz ***********
Anonymer Teilnehmer I know of someone who was rejected because of being short of ฿1.000 for only 1 night!
Ejnar ********
Anonym deltager I was rejected once (10 years ago) because of a 2000 THB ...I think two days before I noticed and fixed....dip...so...(800K for VISA based on retirement)
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer „go to
embassy“? visa application is done online via eVisa
embassy“? visa application is done online via eVisa
Stuart *******
He might be referring to a 90 day check
Anonymous ******************
Put it back in same date and you will be fine
Michael ********
Put $100 back in before your next statement
Matthew **********
Government departments dont operate with gray areas.
Myat **********
Short answer no
Roger ***********
You be rejected, don t dream…why should they make an exception for you, esp. if you are anonymous 🤪😎
Hans *******************
Sorry, you need 500.000 THB Minimum on the day you ask for visa. When the calculation is less the Embassy decline it.
Dany ********
@Hans ******************
nope. for the DTV you need to have the 500k seasoned for 3 months prior to applicationHans *******************
@Dany *******
yep, this is exaclty right what you answere. Every month for 3 months you have to Show a minimum about the equivalent of 500.000 THB or THB itself. Sorry for my not clear answere before
Kurt *************
Depends on embassy
Relaxing*********
I had monthly deposits in excess of 500K but my balance would go below 500k
At the time of application my balance was above 500k
Got approved in around a week.
They want to see you benefit society, you need to show you spend money and receive money.
At the time of application my balance was above 500k
Got approved in around a week.
They want to see you benefit society, you need to show you spend money and receive money.
Andi ***********
Depends on the embassy you applied at, some just focus on the end balance, others want a consistent balance for 3-6mths.
Soso *****
@Andi **********
6 months ? First time I hear thisAndi ***********
@Soso ****
Malaysia has that requirement and it's one of the reasons less applicants go there.
Ben *****
@Andi **********
which embassies only care about the end balance?Andi ***********
@Ben ****
Taipei, Vietnam, Manila. Ending balance must be 500k THB.Andi ***********
@Ben ****
bothBen *****
@Andi **********
which embassy in Vietnam hanoi or hcmc? Not needing to hold for 3-6 months?
James ********
@Andi **********
correct ✅Andrew ********
The requirement is 500,000 not less so I would fix ASAP
Mary ******
@Andrew *******
It SAYS 500K. 🤦🏻♀️Andrew ********
@Mary *****
i mistyped and put 800k in been dealing with retirement visa and 800k has been on my mind alot or VIP visaMary ******
@Andrew *******
That's what I keep telling him, but he doesn't want to listen to me. His mother was Thai, but she has since passed. He said something about needing her blood, or blood from the family to prove that 1 of his parents were Thai. I don't know how TRUE that is, because I don't ask questions. But he has a Thai Birth Certificate with his mother's birth place on it.Andrew ********
@Mary *****
if he was born in thailand and one of his parents is thai he can obtain his citizenship - or if he was born here when birthright was lawMary ******
@Andrew *******
I don't have retirement visa, but my husband does. Even though he could have gotten dual-citizenship. He IS Thai, born in Thailand.Andrew ********
@James ******
yeah I keep doing that type and not check i was just discussing with someone difference between retirement and VIP
Melisa ********
@Andrew *******
it’s 500,000 baht
James *******
@Andrew *******
not for a dtv
ไมโล **********
It’s called a requirement for a reason.
Justin ********
Better throw that missing hundo in the account ASAP. They are strict
Josh *****
REJECTED!
Madd *****
@Josh ****
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