What are the financial requirements for obtaining a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand from the UK?

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Hi - Am looking tourist visa from UK to Thailand and hope someone can clarify this please, I hope to cme and stay for 6 months with girlfriend ---------

**For Multiple Entries (stay up to 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months)**
* A current passport with validity not less than 6 months beyond the date of depature from Thailand and  at least 2 blank pages. Applicants must fill in online visa application  with their given name(s) and surname as appear in their passports.
* Printout of visa application form submitted online, with bar code
* Financial evidence e.g. original bank statement of the applicant  showing a balance of at least £5,000 (for 6 months) or a print out with  official stamp of the bank---------------------------------------

Does that mean that £5000 must be in your bank for a whole 6 months prior to application ? Not many people are stupid enough to leave large amounds just sitting in a current account !!  If so might be simpler to get a single entry + 30 extension then get another 60-day visa in Vientiane plus extension. Would orefer not to have the hassle of 2 days in Vientiane.

Would appreciate any comments - cheers and keep safe

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post seeks clarification on the financial requirements for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand, specifically if £5,000 must be maintained in a bank account for six months prior to application. The poster considers alternatives like a Single Entry visa to avoid the hassle of maintaining a large amount in their account and traveling to Vientiane for additional extensions.

Stewart *************** · Answer

Yes the 5000 needs to be in your account for 6 months it can be in 1 or 2 bank accounts it does have to be in them for 6 months.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

I'm not sure what a "current account" has to do with the requirements to show the proof of the £5K, but I understand it has to be accessible. The specific consulate that you want to get the multiple entry tourist visa would know the specific requirements.

Once you are issued the visa, it becomes "live" the day it is in your passport. You should get the visa as close to the date you want to travel as possible. The borders to Thailand are closed, and I recommend waiting until the borders reopen to purchase the visa.

Robert ******* · Answer

But as borders to enter Thailand and Thai Consulates are still closed, we have to wait what the future brings us, a Visa is only valid to be used for 90 days, I advice to wait until you know travel is possible

Robert ******* · Answer

The requirement as i read is having 6 months a minimum balance of £5000,. You're alternative of a Single Entry for 60 days, Extension of Stay, a new Single Entry of 60 days and Extension of Stay could work but allows you only 180 days inside Thailand.

What are the financial requirements for obtaining a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand from the UK?

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