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Is it necessary to have 500,000 baht in a bank account for a five-year visa in Thailand, or can annual card turnover suffice?
Hello, for applying for a five-year visa, is it mandatory to have 500,000 baht in the bank account, or can it be shown as annual card turnover instead?
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The requirement for a five-year visa in Thailand generally includes having 500,000 baht in a personal bank account for a minimum of three months prior to application. Several comments suggest this requirement is strict and that other options, such as the Elite visa or education visas, may require upfront payments or other criteria like course attendance.
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OPThank you. What other options are there to live in Thailand for more than one year, maybe through a boxing visa, but so that it’s not too expensive?
Will ************
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maybe education visa but you will probably have to extend it every 3 months by visiting immigration and have a paid up course. Immigration will come to the gym and check you have been attending
Greg ********
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For a year Ed visa?Костянтин ************************
OPThank you. Are there any options to obtain a five-year visa without having 500,000 baht in a bank account?
Kerry *******
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If the issue is simply holding the money and not a funds issue, You could pay upfront subscribe for Elite visa 650,000 bht minimumAndi ***********
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only option would be via stock and that is only accepted at a few embassies in the world, mainly the States.
James ********
Lee ******
Same questions all the time , boring.
James *******
@Lee *****
what if this person had only seen this site today or rarely goes on it? Everyone isn't like you spending all day on Facebook..nob
GreyEle*******
@James ******
agree with Lee, this is boring how many people use these forums without doing much research themselves. Many trying to get around the requirements. Then 20-30 people all jump on board and try to help the helpless.Lee ******
@James ******
people like that are exactly why I don’t spend much time on here! Just follow the basic instructions for the application ,it is not rocket science.Andi ***********
Must be in a personal instantly accessible bank account
Mariane ******
Has to be 500 k in any bank account for the last 3 months minimum .
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