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Should I keep my funds in the bank account after receiving a Thai DTV visa?

Thai DTV visa visa requirements immigration bank account rules funds maintenance visa extension process

Oct 14, 2025

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After having received the DTV, should one still keep the funds in that bank account in the event they ask for a reconfirmation anytime later on for whatever reason. Or are chances low they will ask for a proof of these funds again within the 5 year period of the visa? Would be a shame to keep the money sitting idle there for 5 years.

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After receiving a Thai DTV visa, it is generally advisable to keep the required funds in the designated bank account for the duration of the visa to prepare for potential requests for reconfirmation by immigration authorities. While it is uncommon for authorities to request proof of funds after the initial approval, policies in Thailand are known to change frequently and can vary by situation. Some expats suggest keeping the funds separate and accessible, ensuring that the full amount can be shown if needed during extensions or inspections. Therefore, maintaining these funds can provide peace of mind and compliance with potential future immigration requests.

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

I keep my DTV amount separate in my Schwab Savings account.. You can spend and use any or all of it, but I'd be sure to have the full amount back in my chosen bank account for leaving and coming back in at the 6th month mark, as they don't normally ask to see it, but at their discretion they can ask to see it, and it would be good for you to be able to show them you do still have the whole amount still, should they ever ask, if they ever do..

I've found inconsistentcy is consistent in Thailand, so better to be prepared than not.. ✨

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Johan **************

Currently only have to show again if extending at a local immigration office. But rules can always change of course.

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

If you have it in a High Yield savings account in your home country should be good rate to have in there.

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

I didnt

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DTV_Be*******

Some people say if you go through your local immigration office for the 6 month extension you have to show everything like you’re applying for it all over again

The I/O at any entry point has the right to ask any and everything

Plus you have to understand that policy changes happen at SuperSonic speed in Thailand and a whole new iteration of the policy has to be learned…basically what you knew on Monday is ancient history on Tuesday

Good luck

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker 😂😂😂😂👍

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James ********

you're a lucky fella to be done with our Mr Anonymous ... or is IT Ms or Mrs.

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker you really are a sensitive little ‘champ’ aren’t you! The DTV has been in place for over a year and the conditions have been stable. Yes individuals may have moments where IO interpret different etc but I think people thinking about it need to know it has been generally stable, not changing all the time. Clearly you disagree and that’s fine. Bye bye mr anonymous ‘champ’

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DTV_Be*******

you have tunnel vision

I said immigration

You moved the goal posts once again to the DTV to save face on your narrative

Im done with you champ

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker I said fair enough because I agree - but my point is that that is not relevant to the visa rules, it’s about banking.its ok, we can disagree ‘champ’

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DTV_Be*******

its visa related

Prior to that dtv holders could open bank accts then they couldn’t

But I guess you overlooked that

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker your statement what you knew on Monday is history on Tuesday is nonsense and scaremongering, especially to people that are trying to understand their visa options ahead of a big move. The only example you gave has nothing to do with the OPs question. Even that example isn’t black and white - many people knew opening an account without long term residency was dubious, and using an agent to do it even more so. I’m not aware of any visa specific related rule that has changed overnight. We will have to agree to disagree mr begpacker

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James ********

I agree with you. As most everything Thailand does is rarely done overnight.

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DTV_Be*******

ok so tell me

Did the banking change notified over a 2 week - 6 month timeframe

Or was it rolled out super fast

Go on champ you tell me your version of the truth

Plus what you knew on Monday is ancient history on Tuesday is an analogy…but that went completely over your head

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker give us one example where a change has happened that quickly?

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Andrew *********

They add requirements all the time. Different Offices just introduce their own rules.

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ยุถิกา **************

changes to acceptance of diplomas on Non-B. Bangkok changed to full legalization only. Two years later. Without any warning. Almost every province switched to the same leaving those with Apostilles (Yes I know Thailand isn't a Hague country but they did accept them), State Seals, and Affidavits of Affirmation, to have to change their documents without warning. Many people risked losing jobs they'd had for 5+ years because the change was not announced.

Thai immigration norms 'can' shift fast, it doesn't always, but it can.

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DTV_Be*******

the bank policy

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker fair enough, but I meant in relation to visa rules and conditions

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DTV_Be*******

I answered your question now you’re just moving the goal posts

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Nick *******

DTV_Begpacker ok mate. Super helpful to the OP that wasn’t asking about banking changes in Thailand. Have a great day with your scaremongering

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DTV_Be*******

how is it scaremongering if it’s the truth

You asked I answered you said fair enough

Banking was tied to visas and then it changed suddenly…so basically what you knew on Monday was ancient history on Tuesday

I guess you have a problem with people telling you the truth champ

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