Answered4 months ago
Is the amount needed for a Thai visa exactly 500,000 baht, or can it vary in USD or EUR?
Do you know if it needs to be exactly 500,000 baht? Some say it's $15,000 and others say €15,000, but that doesn't match since 500,000 baht is actually around €13,500 🙏🏼
Answer summary
There is confusion regarding the minimum bank balance needed for certain Thai visas, with some sources stating 500,000 baht, while others mention equivalent amounts in USD or EUR, leading to differing interpretations. Comments emphasize that the exact amount required can depend on the specific Thai embassy or consulate, which may have varying financial requirements. It is generally advised to refer to the local embassy's guidelines and maintain an amount slightly above 500,000 baht to account for currency fluctuations.
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Richard **********
Yes it is 500.000 thai baht
Relaxing********
To be able to stay always above 500K you should hold something around 550k to absolutely be immune to any Market currency fluctuations. Don't let 50,000 k to ruin your visa application and don't play with the rules. My advice.
J.P. *********
Yes 500,000 equivalent in other currencies, which fluxuates.
Tarem *****
it’s only less than 20k why bother discussing
Ted *********
It’s 500,000 baht so whatever that comes out to in your Currency 
Brandon ********
Has anyone used brokerage accounts along with bank accounts?
ChiangMaiR***********
@Brandon *******
I had most of mine in an equity fund and it worked. I had my bank write a statement with the amount of money.
James *******
@Brandon *******
you can't. Has to be in an easy access bank account.Brandon ********
Ah ok. I will just transfer it. 🙏🏾
Piyanuch *******
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Nina ********
OPGreat, thanks everyone. My embassy's website says 500,000 baht, which is equivalent to €13,200 today. I have €15,000, so it should be okay
DTV_Be*******
@Nina *******
which embassy?Nina ********
OPDTV_BegPecker ho chi Minh Vietnam
Dave ***********
Not less than 500,000 THB or foreign currency equivalent. At least a bit over to be on the safe side
Anonymous ******************
Just put 700k baht in to be safe.
DTV_Be*******
Which embassy are you using? They will usually stipulate how much they require. As someone stated, for the us it is 17,000USD
Corny*****
DTV_BegPecker $15,300 currently.
DTV_Be*******
CornyME123 where did you see it was $15,300 currently? Just pulled this from rhe LA consulate page
DTV_Be*******
CornyME123 - conversion was never at that rate. If you look back at 2024 it was 1 dollar equals 36. For 500k to equal 17,000usd it would need to be down in the 1 dollar = 29 baht range. Where and when did you get your DTV?
Luit *****************
CornyME123 It is not the exchange rate that you use, but what embassy/consulate puts on their website that counts.
You apply on their terms.
You apply on their terms.
Corny*****
DTV_BegPecker they may have written that when conversion was higher. But the conversion rate for 500,000 THB now is $15,300. I also was recently approved and just had $15,000 USD
DTV_Pag*******
CornyME123 If you look at the local embassy/consulate’s website, it will tell you the current minimum in their respective jurisdiction. Go to the Thai Consulate website for Los Angeles. They don’t simply look at the current exchange rate.
Waqar ********
Currency depreciation can occur overnight. Also, not everyone uses same website to check.
Embassy in every country gets a rough number in local currency. That number is assumably over 500K to give room for these points. You must must keep at least 20-30K Baht more.
Embassy in every country gets a rough number in local currency. That number is assumably over 500K to give room for these points. You must must keep at least 20-30K Baht more.
Garrett ***********
It depends on the embassy you're applying at.
Adnan ***********
15 K so your are sure bro
Luit *****************
@Adnan **********
That depends on which embassy/consulate you apply, some even need more...
Mischa *******
500.000thb is 500.000thb
Who cares about € or $
Who cares about € or $
Mark *********
@Mischa ******
I think the embassy cares lol
Nick *******
@Mischa ******
are you 5 years old?DTV_Pag*******
@Mischa ******
The embassies care. For example, if you apply in Los Angeles, they will ask to see 17,000USD which is around 556,000THB.
Gunner **********
@Mischa ******
I care and so do the embassies, and everyone here cares.
Tore *********
@Gunner *********
well that’s the point. 500k baht. Not EUR, not USD. That said different embassies list different requirements. Different embassies have different requirements in general. Always go by what the local embassy is requiring….
Christer *****
@Gunner *********
It's the equal of *****
0 baht at the exchange rate for the day you apply.No rocket science involved
Christer *****
DTV_BegPecker But it's stil their current exchange rate, at the time.
DTV_Be*******
@Christer ****
you must realize by now that each embassy does not use the current exchange rate. They often use their rate that is extreme
Andi ***********
You need to check with the embassy you are applying. They detail the local currency amount needed, using their own exchange rate.
James ********
@Andi **********
correct ✅
Paul *********
It needs to be 500,000 baht or more for the full time period they specify.
If your money is in a foreign bank account, you can submit the bank statement in $ or €, as evidence and show the exchange rate to equal that amount.
Use a screen shot of an official exchange rate.
If your money is in a foreign bank account, you can submit the bank statement in $ or €, as evidence and show the exchange rate to equal that amount.
Use a screen shot of an official exchange rate.
James ********
@Paul ********
it really depends on the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you are going to apply for the DTV visa. Check their website for their financial requirementsJames ********
As example... The Thai Embassy and Consulates in the USA require a US $17,000. bank account balance.
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