I’ve been told you need to have proof the required 500,000 baht has been in your bank account continuously for 28 days prior to your application. Has anyone had to provide this?
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The requirement to show proof of having 500,000 baht in a bank account for a Thai visa application varies by embassy. Some embassies might require the funds to be in the account for a minimum of 28 days, while others may only confirm the presence of the funds at the time of application. For example, applicants from the London Embassy reported needing various durations of bank statements, from immediate confirmation to up to three to six months of banking history. Recent updates in immigration orders suggest that certain conditions might change, particularly for extensions of stay within Thailand, so applicants should check directly with their respective embassies for the most accurate and current guidelines.
Proof of funds seasoning ( 500k Baht or however much the amount the specific Thai Embassy/Consulate stipulates) is discretionary depending on the specific Thai Embassy/Consulate where a DTV E–Visa application was submitted at.
Now, for DTV Extensions within Thailand at your local Thai Immigration Office, there is the very recent Immigration Bureau Order #
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(2025), dated 13 January 2025, that stipulates a Full 30 Days prior to the DTV Extension application date.
haha well i think that’s what they want, but here’s what i submitted (around feb 20, and got approved):
June-december statements that showed an account slowly decreasing in value, and ultimately ended with a balance below 500,000 baht.
Clearly they weren’t checking all that hard
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Ahh ok. I've seen a number of people report that they had just transferred the money to the account before they applied and were approved. But I've also seen a couple of other reports stating otherwise.
To extend your six month stay at an immigration office you need to have the 500K THB in your account for 30 days. Are you confusing that extension requirement with the initial application requirement?
Not solid info you got. i deposited funds a week before approval. Successful applicants have deposited the 500K within 1-2 hours before submission.Some embassies require the 500K to be banked for 3-6 months before applying. The rules vary among embassies.
It doesn't matter how many times you say it you are still WRONG. I don't care at all but it does make it difficult for people who read these threads so best you look at the requirements again
No I just don't want people to end up more confused by misinformation than they already are Have you seen the incredible amount of questions about a very simple visa
From the official Thai Visa site Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
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😀Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter😀
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