What are the requirements for the DTV visa bank statement, and should I apply at HCMC or London embassy?

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Hello, I'm sorry as I know this question is repetitive. But the only condition for DTV I could struggle with is the bank statement of 500,000 baht being held for a long period of time.

I was quite hoping to deposit it shortly before applying, but of course, many people say it has to be in there for 3-6 months.

But also many people say, it does not matter, some people even putting the 500k in right before applying.

I heard this is embassy specific. Can anyone give more details on what embassy I should go to?

Considering between HCMC (most convenient) or London (less convenient but I heard the most lenient on this)

Other embassies also open to going!

Thank you

Ask Thailand · Answer

The primary concern for the DTV visa application is the requirement of holding 500,000 THB in a bank statement for a certain period, typically between 1 to 6 months, depending on the embassy. While some applicants suggest that a recent deposit may be acceptable, it generally depends on the specific rules set by the embassy where the application is submitted (HCMC vs. London). Many users note the importance of showing stable financial activity rather than just meeting the minimum balance, and it's recommended to check directly with the embassies for the most accurate and specific requirements.

Ben ******* · Answer

If you struggle to have 500,000 THB then you likely are not ready to have a long-term visa.

Tammy ******** · Answer

I started and applied for the DTV visa put 16,000 in. I went through a legal firm. They changed the rules a week before submitting and now you have to have 16,000 in a bank statement for up to six months that wasn't the way before it changed mid gameshow show them my CD with more than enough and we're still waiting

Ollie ******* · Answer

Only had above 500k for one of my statements over a period of six months. I still sent the 6 months and, what I did instead was attached 6 months of payslips of my income, which they accepted.

Andrew ************** · Answer

The financial requirement for a DTV visa is to demonstrate savings of 500k anywhere, it is not the same as a marriage or retirement visa where the requirement is 2 months in a Thai bank account. DTV just requires a statement from your home bank or investments.

Kool ******* · Answer

In the beginning when this visa first became available last July there were no time-frames of how long the money had to be in your bank account. Now, as the abuses have been recognized, one month is the minimum at some embassies, with 3-6 months now the norm at the countries around Thailand. Taiwan is the most lenient still.

Jeremy ******** · Answer

If Yuu go through an agent that can’t make anything happen with the seasoned money

But the costs will be eye popping on the rates they charge for the service

If you’re living the Skint life just forget about the visa because SEAsia is not the place to end up destitute

Henrik ***** · Answer

You should not go to any Embassy, it’s e-visa, and applying is done at [url redacted]

Apply in you homecountry, then the embassy staff will know how most of the supporting documents will look like originating from that country, and less danger of have to provide additional documents, which will expedite the visa process.

And you save costs of going to and stay up to several weeks in a 3. country, which you have no interest in, hotel and other costs quickly add up.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Many embassies want to see X months of bank statements, depending on your DTV scheme, but they aren't necessarily demanding that 500K is in the account all that time. They aren't going to look favorably on an account with a couple hundred dollars and then suddenly $16,000 is plunked into it a week before the application date. You can show a final balance, but more than that you need to show stable financial independence.

เดแคลน *********** · Answer

You need to ask the embassies themselves if you want accurate and the most up to date information. HCMC I've  no clue about. However, according to a friend applying soon, London right now want to see 11k+ banked for a minimum of 3 months.

John ******* · Answer

Look at the DTV Facebook group and do a search to see what others needed for those two embassies/consulates.

Betty ********* · Answer

If it's on the list of requirements, then I doubt you can get around it.

What are the requirements for the DTV visa bank statement, and should I apply at HCMC or London embassy?

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