What should I do if I'm asked for a bank statement with less than 10,000 baht while applying for a visa in Vientiane?

Before one goes to Vientiane I suggest you read what one of our Admin says :



Vientianne:

Suitable for apply Non B (only one in one full year),

Non ED (most first timers have no problem, only one application from Language Schools in one full year , cover letter must only indicate your specific level & show bank balance THB 20,000.-. As of now we can not confirm on how to do with second year applicants).

OK for Non O Single Entry if married to Thai or support Thai Child (if back to back application, they will ask show money THB 200,000.- in Thai Bank Account).

For application Non O Volunteer first time OK(if back to back need guarantee letter from said Ministry equivalent to department level).

Tourist Visa, if you had previously some Tourist visas your application will be considered more carefully. Vientiane is now, in most cases, asking for proof of funds, Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up. Onward air ticket is not required.

and we're done.

There is nothing anyone can say that will help the O/P. They will either get the visa or they won't.

Good Luck (y)

AND just in case you've missed this news too. ANYONE can be asked for proof of 20K baht in CASH, proof of onward travel and proof of a hotel reservation when stamping in to thailand

The Nong Khai land border doesn't ask BUT if you have an extensive entry history (like living here on tourist visas) you run a good chance of being questioned at the airport.

I'd say, hope you get the tourist visa and enter by the Nong Khai land border with it. OR if you don't get the visa and haven't used your TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land yet this year, enter on that by Nong Khai.

Maybe you could ask a friend (or whoever is sponsoring you to live in Thailand as a tourist for such a long time with no money in your bank) to put some money in your bank today so you can show a healthier balance.

Best bet is to fly back and get a 30 day visa exemption stamp then work on your financials for a future try at a SETV

I am not giving you a coy answer I am telling you the truth. :O

You obviously haven't been following the inter-web (or at least the tiny part of the interweb that is related to thailand) because EVERYONE was talking about how Vientiane changed their requirements MONTHS ago.

Almost every thai consulate in the area now requires you to show proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent) in a bank account when applying for tourist visas.

If they took your application, even with just the 10K baht in the account there is a good chance you will get the visa. BUT now you know..

i don't like to argue, but you did not prepare, you do not have the financials and as 1 and 1 is two you will not get the visa.

Why do people not read a website and just telling around it is not mentioned on their website: 5. Evidence of adequate finance

• Single-Entry Tourist Visa: 20,000 baht per person and 40,000 baht per family

Even if you do manage to get in this time if you’ve been in Thailand a year on tourist visas then your days are numbered.

I wouldn’t recommend showing them a bank statement that doesn’t have at least 20,000 baht in it , they will deny your visa. Vientiane has started enforcing policies as of late.