Answered2 years ago
What are the bank statement requirements for the 500,000 baht proof for Thai visa applications?
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?
Answer summary
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.
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John *******
Mine only needed to know that it is currently there. Duration of that amount being in your account wasn't a requirement.
Cam ********
I provided two months
Dca *****
@Tommy *******
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. >
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0/Ian ********
Depends on the embassy. Hcmc wants 6 months of bank statements as of two weeks ago.
Gilbert *****
@Ian *******
6 months of bank statements with the balance of 500,000 baht for all 6 months at HCMC?Ian ********
@Gilbert ****
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
Gilbert *****
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.
Tommy ********
OP@Ian *******
why do you only have 2 friends?
Ciaran *********
@Tommy *******
what’s the problem? He gave you a legitimate answer. You seem very concerned about people’s friends count.Tommy ********
OP@Ciaran ********
I seem very concerned? It’s an indication it’s a bot account. That’s why I questioned it. Have you just joined Facebook ?
James ********
Ian ********
@Tommy *******
why would a bot account be responding to a dtv post manTommy ********
OP@James *******
seems like a bot account.His answer is for a certain embassy. Eventually it’ll all be the same as mentioned.
Christian ****
Some asked for 3-6 months
Anonymous ******************
Depends on Embassy, I transferred from GIA to Standard account, waited a couple of days to generate statement and was accepted ( London Embassy )
Adrian ********
Anonymous participant 985 Same process worked for me in London
Matthew *******
Closing balance is what they are after. For duration. Depends on embassy you are applying from.
Tommy ********
OP@Matthew ******
they want to see the balance has been in your account for 28 days.
Michi ********
@Tommy *******
which embassy?Tommy ********
OP@Michi *******
in general. Changes might not be in force yet
Yoni ****
You been told false informations.
Tommy ********
OP@Yoni ***
nope. Solid government source.Anna *********
@Tommy *******
even solid govt sources can be incorrect
Andi ***********
@Anna ********
He is wrong for sure. I think he is confused over the extension.Anna *********
@Andi **********
You are being kind Maybe he is just wrong 😀Andi ***********
@Tommy *******
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?Anna *********
@Tommy *******
might happen isn’t applicable now then is it. Anything ‘might’ happen so again more false information Ideas are not factsTommy ********
OP@Anna ********
nope not this person. Gave me up to date figured of how many DTV’s etc. It’s likely it hasn’t came into full effect yet. But it will
Andi ***********
@Tommy *******
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.Tommy ********
OP@Andi **********
definitely solid information. One of the best out of multiple gov sources I have on DTV. Everything they have said is right.Likely changes aren’t implanted in all embassies yet.
Yoni ****
@Tommy *******
you have a link ?Yoni ****
@Tommy *******
so your source is a conversation..Tommy ********
OP@Yoni ***
a link for what? Our conversation?
Karl *******
I provided it, and going back 3 months. London.
Anonymous ******************
Depends on the embassy. It could also be more than that...
Richard ******
My 500,000 was only in the bank less than 48 hours. Completed my application via website and submitted to Thai Embassy, Canberra Australia
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@Richard *****
you got lucky they wasn’t thoroughAnna *********
@Christian ***
no the general requirements don’t have a seasoning aspect. Different embassies have added that as they see fitAnna *********
@Christian ***
From the official Thai Visa site Biodata page of Passport or Travel DocumentPhotograph taken within the last six months
Document indicating current location '
😀Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter😀
Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status
Anna *********
@Christian ***
I'm out as there is no point with some 🤣Christian ****
@Anna ********
I have and I’m just saying what the original was but some embassies are more relaxed.Anna *********
@Christian ***
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 visaChristian ****
@Anna ********
you just gotta be be right lol 😂Anna *********
@Christian ***
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 againChristian ****
@Anna ********
the original is 6 months for all embassies after they do,what they want but on paper it’s 6 monthsAnna *********
@Christian ***
each embassy seems to have different requirements It doesn’t mean that they are not thoroughJames ********
@Anna ********
correct ✅ and the Thai Embassy and Consulates in Australia are friendly and responsive to questions.Christian ****
@Anna ********
if they do it by the books it’s 6 months,
Pete *******
Embassy specific
James ********
@Pete ******
correct ✅
Nick *******
I didn’t - I just provided a statement showing I had it at that moment
Kurt *************
@Nick ******
what embassy.Nick *******
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