What is the minimum bank account balance required for a Thai Tourist Visa?

Tourist Visa Visa Requirements Bank Account Balance Thailand Embassy STV Visa Visa Application Process

Dec 2, 2021

3 years ago

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Is there a min. bank account balance the Consulate wants to see for a Tourist Visa?

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The minimum bank account balance required for a Thai Tourist Visa can vary depending on the embassy. It is commonly suggested that travelers should show an equivalent of 20,000 baht (around £500) on entry, though this is rarely enforced. For specific visas like the Special Tourist Visa (STV), applicants have reported being asked for a minimum balance of £5,000 at the London embassy. Generally, providing a bank statement with the required balance suffices, and experiences indicate that such checks are infrequent.

Sonia *******

They asked for minimum £1000 for mine and a statement with your name and address on it ( london)

3 years ago

Wilmont ******

In all my times coming to Thailand since 1999 I’ve never been asked, but on several occasions I’ve seen it done to backpackers.

3 years ago

Mike ********

I sent them a copy of my checking acct statement showing my balance and 2 direct checks being put in my acct. No problems at all.

3 years ago

Jay ********

I'm in the UK but for a 60day tourist visa the embassy wanted to see minimum £1k in my account and for the special tourist visa (90days and renewable) it was £5k.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Usually your local equivalent of 20,000₿ but it can vary from embassy to embassy

3 years ago

Nick *******

Stv needed bank account with minimum £5,000 for the London embassy.

3 years ago

Zenja ****************

on entry they can ask to see 20.000 baht i believe the number is,

but this, to my experience almost never happens,

i guess if you show em your account and balance on a phone for instance incase it happens, this would be accepted. In other words, i would not worry about it,

they are probably busy enough handling the paperwork concerning modern travel anyways.

as for actual visa, it should be stated on the e-visa site if needed, stv is also different again, i suggest reading alot on the pages of your local embassy.

3 years ago

Ian *********

That it true ,just amazed at the amount of idiots that say 20k bht cash or similar in foriegn money isnt needed BECUASE IVE NEVER BEEN ASKED

Ive never been asked in 15 years BUT YOU CAN BE DENIED ENRTY IF ASKED AND YOU DONT HAVE IT

You csn have a million in your bank they only want to see cash

3 years ago

Ian *********

20,000 baht thai or equivalent in any currency

Don't know what country you are from but I think your better to bring your own currency,maybe a small amount of baht for couple of days,DO NOT CHANGE THE MONEY IN THE AIRPORT (super Rich ) ok but think still shut,use one of the independent exchange booths for the best rates when you out and about

3 years ago

Zenja ****************

@Ian ********

good point, ill take some cash then 20k eq.

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Zenja ****************

James ********

@Zenja ***************

Thai Immigration will not look at your phone...if they ask to see 20,000 Thai baht its CASH or cash equivalent in currency they want to see.

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