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What are the income proof requirements for the soft power visa option in Thailand?
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Jul 28, 2025
9 months ago
John *******
ORIGINAL POSTERFor the soft power option
So long as you prove you have 500k bhat, what are the requirements for income proof? Do you need to be making a certain amount?
So long as you prove you have 500k bhat, what are the requirements for income proof? Do you need to be making a certain amount?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion surrounds the soft power visa option in Thailand, specifically regarding income proof and requirements. While the general consensus is that there are no strict income requirements for the soft power visa—provided one can prove they have 500,000 baht in their account for three months—some consulates may request documentation to show how individuals intend to support themselves financially. It's advised to check the specific requirements of the embassy applying to, as there could be variations in practice, especially regarding proof of income or financial status.
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David ********
No income required for soft power. Dont give documents that are not required it will be your downfall. Check in the search bar for the embassy you want to apply. Then find soft power successful and follow what they do. Don't listen to many people here make you confuse
जगद्गुरु *****************
Are you ABSOLUTELY certain of that? 🤨
David ********
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you do what you want up to youReply to
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Meaw ************
Soft power = it’s okay to be unemployed /No income
Anna *********
No
Muay *************
Its just Vietnam that asks for this as far as we can see. They will usually have a further information request asking you to demonstrate how you will support yourself financially. A cover letter explaining your financial circumstances is usually accepted though.
Michael **********
@Muay ************
not true, recently more and more embassies ask for a proof of income even when u apply for soft powers (Taipei is one of those)John *******
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are there requirements on income, like do you need to be making a certain amount? Or do you just need to prove you have some form of income?Andi ***********
@John ******
There are no minimum income requirements. I got approved in Taipei with very low income as they would not accept a new contract as I had not been paid from it. They accepted a couple of other part time contracts I had. They want to see income paid into bank accounts.John *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
so as long as there is income being paid into bank accounts, your good to go?Michael **********
@John ******
well, I believe there should be a reasonable amount of money goin into your account. If you got pay a total of 150$ in the past 3 months then it might look suspeciousAndi ***********
@John ******
Yes, that's what they said as did HCMC, Manilla and London who I enquired with before deciding to go with Taipei.Reply to
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Muay *************
@Michael *********
ahh yea good point i was thinking from neighboring countries... my bad We flat out dont support applications in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. They behave you are applying for the job as ambassador lolAndi ***********
@Michael *********
True, Taipei very strict on income evidence even for SPers.Reply to
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John *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI see. So if I choose the soft power option, prove I have the required funds, and show that I have had that amount in my account for 3 months, that will work?
Chris *********
@John ******
you'll also need to show an income or a way to support yourselfJohn *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********
would freelance stuff from Upwork, Fiverr, or other similar platforms be sufficient?Chris *********
@John ******
yeah no problem, make sure you have a cover letter explaining how u make money, why you want to be in thailand etcJohn *******
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Gocha. And are there requirements on how long you’ve been doing the work for, and how much you make?John **********
@John ******
it doesn't have to be work, just that you can show you will be able to support yourself. 500k doesn't do that over 5 yearsJohn *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
fair enough. So you just need to prove you have the funds. Thats it?Reply to
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John **********
There is no income requirements for the DTV but particularly for soft power the consulate may ask you to show how you can support yourself
John *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
that’s fair. So I would just need to show I have the funds to support myself, and I’m good to go?John **********
@John ******
plus the 500k bahtReply to
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Wannikea *********
There is no income requirements. Altho the embassy may request income tax proof and backdated bank statements.
John *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
understoodReply to
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