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Is there a requirement for the 500k baht to be in my account for a month when applying for a visa from London?

May 16, 2025
a day ago
Hi Everyone, I might have read somewhere that the 500k baht needs to be in your account for at least a month when applying for the VISA. We're based in London if that matters.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Inquiries have been made regarding the necessity of having 500k baht in a bank account for a minimum of one month when applying for a visa from London. Responses indicate that the requirement is primarily about demonstrating that the funds are available, rather than a strict stipulation for the funds to be in the account for a set duration. Comments point out that London does not impose such a 'seasoning' requirement, and even a freshly transferred total could suffice as long as the closing balance shows the required amount.
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Ashi ********
London is only a closing balance. My balance was fully transferred on the day of making the statement.
Finn *******
Usually they just want to see that you’ve got that in your bank now , I had sponsorship letters and was ok
Tod *********
@Finn ******
and you applied thru the thai consulate in London?
Finn *******
no no, I’ve applied in Malaysia , but I did my tourist visa through London and was pretty fast

I’ll tell you - be prepared for them requesting documents

They’ve asked me for:

•bank statements

•Muay Thai gym pic

•sponsorship letter

They are so tedious haha
Andi ***********
London does not have any seasoning requirement for the 500K.