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What are the financial proof requirements for applying for a Thai DTV in Ho Chi Minh City?

DTV Visa Financial Proof Ho Chi Minh City Visa Requirements Thai Embassy Bank Statements Expat Advice

Aug 7, 2025

21 days ago

George ********

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Hey everyone, I’m thinking of applying for the DTV in Ho Chi Minh City soon and trying to get clarity on the financial proof requirement.

I’ve got more than 500,000 baht in GBP sitting in my UK bank account, but it’s only been there for a few weeks. Some places say it needs to have been sitting there for three months, others say it doesn’t matter.

Has anyone here applied in HCMC and got approved with less than three months of bank history?

I can also include a sponsorship letter from a parent with their bank statements and proof of relationship if needed, but I’d rather just use my own funds if possible.

Would really appreciate any recent experiences or advice. Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice on the financial proof requirements for applying for a DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City. They have over 500,000 baht in their UK bank account but it's been there for only a few weeks. There are conflicting opinions on whether the funds need to be in the account for three months. Some commenters mention a requirement of six months of bank statements, while others share personal experiences of approval with less time. The user also considers including a sponsorship letter from a parent.

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Search this group, but I believe HCMC is one of the sites that requires longer time

21 days ago

Wannikea *********

3 months of minimum balance 500K if I recall.

21 days ago

Dave ***********

Ho Chi Minh Thai embassy will require 6 months bank statements. There is no stipulation in writing as to how long the minimum 500,000 baht or foreign currency equivalent has to be in the account. If most of the money has been paid in as a lump sum, as you say, a few weeks prior, you should include in your covering letter where the money is from, i.e it is not a loan from family or friend for the purpose of getting the visa. It is your money, which you intend to use to support your time in Thailand.

21 days ago

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

I just got approved in Jakarta with the funds in my account for less than two weeks, I would recommend Jakarta personally.

21 days ago

Jaleen *******

Anonymous participant 817 thanks for the information. Did they ask for 3 mostly recently monthly statements or 6? I am about to head there and apply next week

19 days ago

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Jaleen *******

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