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

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Jun 20, 2025

3 days ago

Emanuel **********

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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

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The bank statement requirement for the Thailand DTV visa can vary by embassy, with some requiring the 500,000 baht to be held for 3-6 months, while others may be more lenient. It is crucial to check specific embassy guidelines and consider applying in your home country to adhere to these requirements. Many expatriates suggest maintaining stable financial activity over several months to support your application.

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Ben *******

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

2 days ago

Tammy ********

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

2 days ago

Ollie *******

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.

2 days ago

Andrew **************

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.