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What are the bank statement requirements for visa applications at various embassies?
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Aug 27, 2024
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERCan we create a list about how many months of bank statements each embassy requires?
Seen so far:
Ho Chi Minh: 6 months
Yangon: 1 month
Vientiane: 3-6 months
Phnom Penh: 1 month
Hanoi: 6 months
EU: 1 month (Madrid 3)
US: 1 month
Jakarta: 1-2 months
This is undocumented by the embassies and will be a major reason why people get rejected. Many don't keep 500k cash in their bank account but have it invested into stocks, bonds, etc instead. Since broker account statements are not accepted, this rule can be a blocker.
Seen so far:
Ho Chi Minh: 6 months
Yangon: 1 month
Vientiane: 3-6 months
Phnom Penh: 1 month
Hanoi: 6 months
EU: 1 month (Madrid 3)
US: 1 month
Jakarta: 1-2 months
This is undocumented by the embassies and will be a major reason why people get rejected. Many don't keep 500k cash in their bank account but have it invested into stocks, bonds, etc instead. Since broker account statements are not accepted, this rule can be a blocker.
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion aims to compile the various bank statement requirements for different embassies when applying for a visa to Thailand. The users have shared their experiences, noting the number of months of statements required, which varies greatly across locations. Key details indicate that Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi require 6 months, while places like Phnom Penh and US embassies often ask for only 1 month. Others, such as Vientiane, have fluctuated between 3 to 6 months recently. The community highlights that these requirements can complicate the visa process, especially for those with funds invested elsewhere, rather than liquid cash in bank accounts.
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Rom *******
Jakarta here, just got approved. DTV medical tourism visa, I was required to submit two months of finances. I combined a bunch of my accounts since my funds were spread out.
Kayleigh ****************
@Rom ******
do they need 2 months of bank transactions or 2 months of fixed amount of 500k?Reply to
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Ko *****************
Malaysia need 3 months bank statement.
Katy *******
I confirmed with Vientiane that they want a minimum of three months of statements.
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@Katy ******
They want a minimum of 3 months worth of 500K parked in there. I confirmed with them. Even if you can provide 6 months or 12 months worth of statements, your application will be rejected if the minimum balance across at least the last 3 months prior to applying does not equal or exceed 500,000 Thai Baht.Reply to
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Sierra ****
When i applied Ho chi minh, i only have 100k in my account and I transferred the rest 400k from my friend just 1 week before i applied. They didn’t complain about that. They just need six months statement and closing balance.
Sab *****
@Sierra ***
so the balance 6 month earlier was below 500k ?Reply to
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Tom *****
Pnom Penh - 3 month. We have already approve
Łukasz *********
In Poland - current balance. I've had money in my account for a long time, but my bank doesn't provide statements in English, and they requested an English version. I transferred money to another bank account and provided a statement a minute after.
Pham *****
Can investments account be allowed? I can withdraw from investment into a standard bank account.
Joey *********
If they ask for this are they checking you have had 500k baht in a bank account for 6 months or are they checking your income?
Paul *******
6 months statements does not necessarily mean 6 months of continous 500K in the account.
Here's what I've been able to gather:
HCM: 6 months statement, but 500K only needs to be verifiable and in your account prior to making the application.
Vientiane and Savannakhet: 6 months of money in the account (can be reduced with help of an agent) but if applying in person, it must be 6 months. 3 isn't enough.
Phnom Penh: no clear amount, anything from a week to a month seems fine.
Here's what I've been able to gather:
HCM: 6 months statement, but 500K only needs to be verifiable and in your account prior to making the application.
Vientiane and Savannakhet: 6 months of money in the account (can be reduced with help of an agent) but if applying in person, it must be 6 months. 3 isn't enough.
Phnom Penh: no clear amount, anything from a week to a month seems fine.
Paul *******
Update: for Laos, 3 months is what they require.
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Nicholas *********
I was rejected from Vientiane for having the transfer under a month (28 days from when I transferred it)
Paul *******
Nicholas Whillas If you pay an agent, they can resolve that issue (at Vientiane) but it might be more cost effective to apply elsewhere and save your money.
Nicholas *********
Saving grace is that they return the money and documents.
Nicholas *********
Just the bank statement. The transfer came from my brokerage app.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI assume the sender field of the transfer just stated the name of your broker and not your personal name?
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERNicholas Whillas Did you only provide one bank account statement or also the bank account that the transfer originated from? 
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Paul ********
Vancouver consulate required 1 bank statement for the current month.
Steve *******
Can the savings requirement be shown from more than one account?
Romain ****
@Steve ******
in my case I showed various accounts so I believe you can.Steve *******
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thanksReply to
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Rachel ****
Canada (Vancouver) - current bank statement. I emailed to confirm. As long as the name and balance is shown that's good enough for them.
Rachel ****
Also applying in a couple days and will post aboutmy experience when/if I get approved.
Paul ********
@Rachel ***
Good luck! I was approved by Vancouver in only 2 hours. :)Rachel ****
@Paul *******
that's awesome! I applied last night and today shows pending approval. Hopefully everything is okay🤞Reply to
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Dave ***********
Can this be in a bank account in your own country therefore?
Christopher *********
DTV soft visa for Muay Thai. Indonesia Jakarta 1 month of my savings account.
Faidra ******
@Christopher ********
hi, my son wants the must thai soft visa, we’ll go to Jakarta as well to obtain..can you tell me what documents are need besides the bank statement PLEASE!?Faidra ******
Last thing, did you have to sign up for 5 years of classes?
Faidra ******
Thanks! That was the only thing I needed.
Christopher *********
@Faidra *****
look at the document below for documents you need.Andi ***********
@Faidra *****
letter with course details, payment confirmation.Reply to
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Christopher *********
Panjai Deepankaew Jakarta embassy only asked for 1 month bank statement.
If you are going to transfer the money a few days before I think it would be ok but I would email them. If it's a working day they will email you back with answers in a few hours they are quick to respond.
If you are going to transfer the money a few days before I think it would be ok but I would email them. If it's a working day they will email you back with answers in a few hours they are quick to respond.
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David ********
Mexico, last statement only
Tyler *******
@David *******
in person? Or evisa? Thank you 🙏🏻David ********
@Tyler ******
Mexico doesn't have evisaReply to
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Peter **********
Canberra Australia- proof of balance on 1 day was enough.
My opinion is the exact requirements may vary even within the same embassy.
My opinion is the exact requirements may vary even within the same embassy.
Sam **********
@Peter *********
I hope so, submitted my bank statement which was a bit out of date. They requested bank statement again with no details so I gave them proof of balance 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Peter **********
@Sam *********
how out of date ? I gave them the official bank proof of balance dated withjn 1 weekSam **********
@Peter *********
I gave them my most recent bank statement, which was issued 2 months prior to application.They requested updated statement which has not been issued by bank yet, so gave them a proof of balance of the day they requested. I hope it's good enough!
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HK 3 on website
Florence ************
Jakarta states bank statement with 500k. Will update when been through the application process.
Sean *********
@Florence ***********
did you get an update ? I go to JK in a few days 🙂Florence ************
@Sean ********
my husband is there now. Submitted our applications yesterday. Waiting to pick up the visas in the next couple days 🙌🏼Tyler *******
@Florence ***********
let us know, thank you 🙏Florence ************
@Tyler ******
made a post a couple days ago to updateReply to
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Panjai ************
@Florence ***********
Hi, Did you show 6 months bank statement? How many days have you had 500K in your bank for. Thank you in advanace. Good luck.
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Ashi ********
London - zero
Brett **********
@Ash *******
same with Vancouver. Screenshot of my balance was enoughAshi ********
@Brett *********
I think they just want to see that we can get our hands on the money, quickly!Reply to
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Jamie *******
@Ash *******
did you deposit the funds from your own account or get sent it from friends/family?Ashi ********
@Jamie ******
yeah just a closing statement for August only from starling bankAshi ********
@Jamie ******
and she literally referenced it (VISA) 😅Jamie *******
@Ash *******
perfect! I have just under half myself then my friend is gonna front me the rest. Did you just generate a statement via your banking app for that day?Reply to
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Ashi ********
@Jamie ******
half was from me and half from a friendReply to
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Sam *********
@Ash *******
no proof of funds?Ashi ********
@Sam ********
zero months of statements. Just needed to show closing balance, which was transferred in two halves the day the statement was made.Reply to
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Romain ****
France : didn’t ask me more than a month by evisa
Thet ***********
Keeping
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0B in bank for months is non sense.As a business developer,we have to always invest and use money.The money in the bank is just dead money.non sense at allJohnny *****
@Thet **********
there have to be some barriers to entry or it's just a free for all. I don't think it's a great deal of money to ask for you to have to get a 5 year visa
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Ibrahim ******
Madrid asked me and my girlfriend for 3 months
Elena ***************
And it had to be current account, not valid deposits or funds
Ibrahim ******
@Elena **************
I shared my current account, and joined my savings account to that PDF, that worked for me. I also added an explanation saying I don't keep my savings in my current account.Reply to
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@Ibrahim *****
3? I think they asked me for 6 months record in MadridManu ****
@Ibrahim *****
yeah that was the question thanks!Manu ****
When you get approval how long you have to go there? For instance let's say I apply now and get it approved in a couple of weeks but want to go to Thailand in May next year, is that possible?
Ibrahim ******
Hi
If I am understanding correctly, the answer is you have until your DTV expires, eg 5 years.
So you can apply now, get approved and decide to go whenever or as many times as you want to in the 5 years.
@Manu ***
, sorry I don't fully understand your question... Do you mean is there a time limit from when you get approved and go to Thailand?If I am understanding correctly, the answer is you have until your DTV expires, eg 5 years.
So you can apply now, get approved and decide to go whenever or as many times as you want to in the 5 years.
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Vladislav *******
@Ibrahim *****
Hi, How long did it take to get approval in Madrid? Thanks!Ibrahim ******
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@Vladislav ******
, just 12 days.Vladislav *******
👍Thanks!
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Tim ***********
I got an email back from the Hanoi embassy saying they need 6 months. Pretty sure HCMC is the same.
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@Jamie *******
Just an update: for Laos, 3 months, rather than 6, are required now. Better than 6 but still far longer than pretty much anywhere else where 1 month or even 1 day is sufficient.Jamie ********
@Paul ******
thx very much , managed to get a HCM cancellation appointment so going before they go to evisa ! Thx for update 👍Paul *******
@Jamie *******
Yes for HCM, I think you can in theory place the funds in the account that day though 1 month is better. They do need 6 months of statements though.Jamie ********
@Paul ******
have the 6 months printed off so good from that respect I hope !🤞Reply to
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@Tim **********
did they say 6 months showing 500k each month or just closing balance?Paul *******
@Chris ********
Ho Chi Mihh told me - 6 months of statements and a separate statement showing closing balance of 500K. Not necessary to keep 500K throughout the 6 month period. For Laos - it is necessary.Jamie ********
@Paul ******
good info thanks mateReply to
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Jukka ********
@Tim **********
hanoi embassy is hard if you try get any kind visa I think. Last winter I trawel phnom penh because of that. There things go much smoothier.Reply to
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David ********
I like this list
David ************
You can create one, but you can be more than certain, that few people, if any would use it and just ask the same question again and again anyway. Unfortunately that’s just the way the Facebook mindset works.
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