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Is a 500k BHT balance required for three months for a DTV application in the UK?

Feb 16, 2026
2 months ago
Greetings , I plan to make DTV application in the UK , does 500k BHT need to be in bank account for three months ? 🙏💯
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A user inquired about the requirement of maintaining 500,000 BHT in their bank account for three months for the DTV application in the UK. Community responses highlighted varying experiences, with some users stating that a shorter duration, as little as 24 hours or even 10 days, was sufficient based on their successful applications. Definitive advice from a recent communication with the London Embassy confirmed that the amount must be held for at least 10 days prior to application submission, with bank statements to be within 30 days or 3 months. Participants suggested checking individual embassy guidelines for specific requirements.
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Charlie ***************
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Just had a reply from the London Embassy…”The required amount must be held for at least 10 days prior to the submission of the DTV application until the visa decision is made. The bank statement should be dated from the last 30 days or 3 months. Please note that any investment-related accounts cannot be accepted. Please consult the details below to check whether you can meet all the requirements before you apply.”
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Nick *******
I just showed balance at time of applying and had no issues
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David **********
London is very chill relatively. I applied after 13 days and it was successful (June 2025).
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Thomas *******
I got mine from London. The money was in my bank for 24hrs.
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Sascha ************
@Thomas ******
Same here, if it even was 24hrs
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Kaye ******
London is 2 weeks, they emailed me to confirm.
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Charlie ***************
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@Kaye *****
thanks 🙏
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Jan ******************
Three months bankstatment with a closing balance of £11,000.
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Nick *******
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Jan ******************
@Nick ******
There was a specific notification to an applicant from the UK embassy posted in this group yesterday, and that what’s they requested.
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Nick *******
@Jan *****************
right - it says balance should hold 10 days. Anyway I just showed balance at day of application, as did many others in this group. Obviously no harm sending more if it makes you comfortable or are asked.
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Alessandro ***********
Embassy dependent.

Check the website of the embassy you’re applying at.
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Kurt *************
In london a month is enough i belive
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