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Is 500,000 THB enough for a family of 3 applying for DTV visas in Thailand?

PrettyL********
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We are a family of 3 considering DTV. We have 500,000 thb in savings and 110,000 thb in monthly income for remote work. I’m expecting to be able to live off the monthly income. Is this going to be sufficient finances for DTV visas for all three? Which embassy in SEA is our best chance?
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A family of three is considering the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand with 500,000 THB in savings and 110,000 THB in monthly income. Community responses indicate that each family member generally needs to demonstrate having 500,000 THB. While some suggest one parent can apply first and sponsor dependents, others confirm a strict interpretation of the requirement where each applicant must account for their funds. The choice of embassy may affect these requirements, with some expats reporting successful applications with fewer funds due to different embassy rules.
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Samuel *********
Samuel *********
500 k each family member
Melissa *******
Melissa *******
You'll need one parent to apply first under one of the categories and get approval.

Then other can apply under spouse, you can include a letter with the application explaining they will be sponsored by the primary dtv holder.

Financial evidence of the primary DTV holder should be submitted

The same then for the children.

All applications will need to be done whilst out of Thailand.

I used a step by step guide that had letter templates and checklists that made it really easy to go through the process, and it was very affordable.

I estimate it saved me about 10 hours of my time!

Got my visa in 4 business days.

PM me and I can share the link with you!
PrettyL********
PrettyL********
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Melissa *******
Melissa *******
PrettyLlama9881 Message sent back
Erin ********
Erin ********
I think it depends on embassy. We are a family of 3 - the primary holder and 2 dependents. We only had to show for one and then sponsor letter and proof of income for others
HandsomeCa**********
HandsomeCa**********
Which embassy did you apply through?
Erin ********
Erin ********
HandsomeCapybara8847 LA, U.S.
Jussara ********
Jussara ********
500 k each family member .

Or pay agent to avoid it .
Jay **********
Jay **********
I did mine in Jakarta. It took almost 2 weeks, but didn't request any additional documents.
Kara ******
Kara ******
Our family had to show the 500k for each family member including children.
Chris ***********
Chris ***********
@Kara *****
workcation or soft power?

I am on workcation and only had to show money in my account for myself.

Other 3 are dependants supported by a sponsor letter.
Kara ******
Kara ******
@Chris **********
were on workcation and applied in Australia (one applicant and three dependents)
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Chris **********
That a sponsor letter is accepted for the dependants is normal, but in your case when you are with 4 persons you should have 2M on your account, so you indeed met an embassy making own rules or just making a mistake.
Jay **********
Jay **********
@Chris **********
which embassy did you go to?
Chris ***********
Chris ***********
@Jay *********
applied in uk in september 2024
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
When you say a family of three, do you mean a legally married couple with a child? In that case you only need to show 1 x 500,000 baht usually, but some embassies make up their own rules. Applying in home country is best if possible, if not possible them Cambodia is pretty straight forward.
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 111 The official rule is 500.000 for each applicant.

So when you have to show only 500k you indeed have an embassy making own rules.

Since the money is meant as emergency money it also does not make sense it would not make any difference how many persons are involved.
Robert *******
Robert *******
NO, each person needs to meet the requirement of the visa application.

That means each need to show 500.000 thb or equivalent currency in a bank.

The website does not change into 166.666.67 Thb based on family of 3.
Chris ***********
Chris ***********
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Chris **********
Softpower question 3.
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Chris **********
workcation question 3
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Chris **********
show me your application website

spouse/children: question 3

It does ask 500.000 Thb NOT devided by your family members.

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