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Is it advisable to apply for a Thailand visa with less than 3 months of bank statements?

ResilientW**********
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Less than 3 months statement DTV soft power under culinary school, plan to apply in Kathmandu.

When emailed the Thai embassy in Kathmandu, and asked about if it’s strictly necessary to show 3 months of bank statement, and they said 22 days prior to the visa application is enough.

Should I trust it and go ahead and apply? I’ve had 500k amount for almost 2 months.
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The user is considering applying for a Thailand visa after receiving a response from the Thai embassy in Kathmandu, which stated that a bank statement of 22 days prior to the application is sufficient. However, there are concerns among commenters about the clarity of the embassy's answer and potential misunderstandings. Some suggest waiting to ensure all requirements, especially regarding bank statement duration and course refund policies, are clear before applying.
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DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
It doesn’t sound like they answered your question. It sounds like they are saying you need to apply at least 22 days prior to travel. How did you specifically word the question to them?
ResilientW**********
ResilientW**********
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James ********
James ********
What is your passport nation?

Where are you now?

How long have you had a bank account balance of 500,000 Thai baht or more? In MONTHS...

Does your Cooking school course have a refund of your fee if your visa is not approved?

How many months is the cooking school course of study?

What is the name of the school?

Where is it located in Thailand?

Where will you be living in Thailand?
Kool *******
Kool *******
Don't be in a hurry. It could cost you can extra bt10,000 in application fees if they misunderstood what you were asking. Nepal has plenty of nice cheap places now that it is Summer, to spend an extra 6-7 weeks to be sure.
Adnan ***********
Adnan ***********
I ll wait 3 months so I am sure

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