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What are the financial requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for a family in Thailand?

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May 19, 2025

a day ago

Adalbert **********

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Hi everyone,

we're flying to Thailand on July 17, and after researching different visa options, I feel that the DTV visa is the most suitable and future-proof solution for me and my family.

I have two questions regarding the financial requirement (500,000 THB / approx. €12,500):

1. Is it sufficient to have the money in the account at the time of application, even if it hasn’t been there for the full three months? I do have access to the required funds, but they’ve been held in other forms of investment (not in my current bank account). The money could be transferred to the account temporarily if needed, so the funds are available.

2. Do I need to show 500,000 THB per person, meaning a total of 2 million THB (~€50,000) for our family of four? Or is one combined proof of funds for the family sufficient and how much should it be?

Anyone with up-to-date info or experience would be a huge help,

thanks in advance!!

P.S. The application for the DTV is processed through the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt. My wife, my two children, and I are all German passport holders.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is preparing to apply for a DTV visa for their family and has questions about the financial requirements. They inquire whether having 500,000 THB in the account at the time of application, even if not for three months, is sufficient, and whether the required amount applies per person, totaling 2 million THB for a family of four. Community responses suggest that while exact requirements may vary by embassy, it's advisable to have the funds in the account and that the amount may indeed need to cover each family member.

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Wannikea *********

Depending on the age of the children they will likely want to see at least a million baht for you and your wife.

13 hours ago

Rud **********

So what about this > Supporting Documents for Visit Purpose: Include evidence that aligns with your intended purpose of stay:Supporting Documents for Visit Purpose: Include evidence that aligns with your intended purpose of stay: Its no only about cash ... 😉

a day ago

Adalbert **********

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@Rud *********

These aren't the problem

a day ago

Rud **********

@Adalbert *********

Then are you soon good to go 🙏🏻

21 hours ago

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Rud **********

Tomek ************

Every person. so 4x 500k

a day ago

David ********

Are you going to live in Thailand if not just holiday do visa exempt 60 days plus 30 day extension easy

a day ago

Adalbert **********

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@David *******

We would like to stay for up to a year and do not want to make frequent trips to neighboring countries. There is also no guarantee that the 60-day stay will remain unchanged. If, during our trip, the allowed stay is reduced to only 30 days plus a 30-day extension, it will be difficult for us to reach a total stay of 10 to 12 months.

Additionally, we believe that the DTV visa is a fantastic opportunity, not only for our current plans but also for future stays in Thailand. We have been visiting Thailand every year for the past 12 years, and this visa would make it much easier for us to continue enjoying this wonderful country.

a day ago

David ********

@Adalbert *********

easy choice good luck

a day ago

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David ********

Finn *******

to be honest bro, just keep the 500,000 baht in your account until you arrive, and get all the bank statments ready 2 to 3 months in advance, you should be good then and if you keep the cash in until you arrrive in bangkok/thailans

a day ago

Yasmin ***********

The embassy in frankfurt should have a list with requirements. Not all embassies ask the same.

a day ago

Adalbert **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Yasmin **********

They have a list, and it says unser 4. Financial evidence "..., e.g. account statement for three months,..." For example, does not necessarily mean that the three months are mandatory, and it could refer to a bank statement, but possibly also to other types of customer accounts. That is what makes me think that it might actually work after all.

a day ago

Kool *******

@Adalbert *********

don't try to overthink it, or it could cost you bt10,000 application fee when denied

a day ago

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Kool *******

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