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What do I need to prove regarding funds and employment history to obtain a visa for Thailand as a Canadian expat?

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Oct 2, 2025

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Can someone explain what I need to prove in terms of funds in the bank, employment history etc. ￼im from canada looking to travel get my visa and arrive in January next year.

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To obtain a visa for Thailand, you need to provide proof of funds, usually equivalent to 500,000 baht, to demonstrate that you will not be working locally and have external income sources. Additionally, having your employment history may support your application.

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It's all in the instructions on the visa site

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Equivalent of 500,000 baht

The works more so to show ur gonna still get money externally and wont be working in country

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