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Is a joint bank account sufficient for Thai visa application requirements?

Thai Visa Bank Requirements Joint Accounts DTV Visa Immigration Rules

YellowL*******

asked May 26, 2026

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Need help with another bank related question. What about joint accounts?

So I have equivalent or more than the 500k in Thb requirement in my bank account from my homeland. But it's from a joint account with a family member. 

Is that going to be okay? Or might I have a lower chance for approval? Or a simply no, horrible idea, better applied with my own account? 

Also a side question, have anyone noticed a higher chance of approval with more money in the account? 

Thanks. 

If you got approved with a joint account I'd also like to know when was it, seeing how it's gotten more "strict" since April or may this year it's like 2 different worlds.

Answer summary

The consensus among commenters is that using a joint bank account for the Thai visa application may not be favorable. Generally, only half of the funds in a joint account are considered yours, which does not meet the minimum requirement of 500,000 THB for a personal account. It is recommended to use an individual account to ensure better chances of approval. Additionally, adding more money beyond 500,000 THB does not significantly increase approval likelihood; meeting the minimum threshold is paramount.

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38462******

Own account, your name only. No, having more does nothing, only meeting the minimum matters

5 months ago

John **********

Much better to have your own account. A joint account might work depending on the consulate but you'd need at least 500k in the account for each account holder

5 months ago

James ********

What is your passport nation?

Where are you planning to apply for the DTV visa?

Where are you now?

What's the relationship of the other person on your bank account?

For what purpose for the DTV visa are you applying for?

Workcation or Soft Power Activity?

5 months ago

Luit *****************

Generally a joined account means it doubles the requirement because only half of it is considered yours.

5 months ago

Warren ******

You need your OWN account.

5 months ago