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Is proof of income required for a soft power visa in Thailand?

Visa Requirements Soft Power Visa Proof of Income Freelancing in Thailand Financial Requirements for Visa

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For those of you who applied soft power in Hanoi were you asked for proof of income? I can't really tell if this is an informal requirement or not.  I have ~650k in savings but I'm currently unemployed and unsure if this is an issue. In my free time I would like to pick up some freelance work but don't currently have any clients or paystubs.

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The consensus among community members is that proof of income is not a formal requirement for the soft power visa in Thailand. Although some experienced applicants mentioned the possibility of being asked for supporting documents to demonstrate financial stability, such as evidence of income from investments or a financial plan for self-support, it seems that it is generally not required. However, having a plan ready can be beneficial in case questions arise during the application process.

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Jennie *********

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a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Didn't ask, no requirement

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant 310 did you apply by yourself or with an agent?

a year ago

Fitfac *****************

sometime they just ask for supporting document that you have plan to support your self in thailand.

If you have evidence that you have income from stock dividend, pension or just rich parents you should be prepared to submit those document when asked.

if you do not have such evidence you should have some plan to tell embassy how to support your self for 5 years.

This is not formal requirement but if the embassy just curious and you do not have supporting evidence your visa will be rejected

a year ago

Wannikea *********

There is no income requirement

a year ago

Tammi *****

Soft power, not required

a year ago