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Which embassies are more flexible with the 500k THB requirement for Thai visa renewal?
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone! I need to leave Thailand next week to apply since my visa is expiring. I am wondering if there is any embassy that is more flexible with the 500kTHB requirement, as usually expected to be in the account for over 3 months. Mine has only been there for 2-2.5 months. I was considering Laos, but it seems they’re strict about the 3 month requirement. I have also heard Vietnam has been rejecting more applications lately and taking longer overall.
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A user is seeking guidance on possible embassies that are more lenient regarding the 500k THB requirement for visa applications, as their funds have been in the account for only 2-2.5 months instead of the typical 3 months. Comments reveal that there have been recent approvals in Vietnam with less than 3 months of funds, and Laos is also suggested as a viable option for applicants even with shorter fund seasoning. However, applicants in Vietnam have reported delays and rejections, making Laos potentially more favorable.
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Did mine in Hanoi and was only in my account 2 weeks
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ORIGINAL POSTERRandomJoe_ZA the gym I requested for dtv visa this week said all of their new clients were either rejected or delayed this month so asked to avoid hanoi right now.. 😕
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Martin **********
Taipei didn't say anything, I sold my stocks a week before applying.
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how long did Taipei take to approve?Martin **********
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Had an interview yesterday, so hoping today or else I have to be here another weekend... 😒Martin **********
Still waiting, applied on the 10th, but had to resend documents 3 times.
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Taipei has no seasoning requirement. I also sold stock just before applying there. I was approved the same day when they did In person applications. Online applications now take around 10 business days.Elizaveta ***********
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did you apply by yourself or through the company ?Andi ***********
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I applied myself.Reply to
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Vietnam has recently approved applicants with less than 3 month seasoned funds. Laos is a good option but can take 2-4 weeks depending on interview.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
oh really 2-4 weeks?! dang..yeah I heard about interviews pretty much required, but the gym, fitfac, I am trying to get my dtv visa from told me most of their clients been delayed or rejected in vietnam. are these pretty recent ones? I am willing to go now if I can get approved with just 2 monthly statements showing over 500thbAndi ***********
Anonymous participant Laos usually requires a short interview then approval shortly after. Depending on the date of the interview will determine length of approval. You can request an earlier date. A recent Vietnam applicant submitted 3 months of statements with 2 of those at 500k. 3-6 months of statements are usually submitted.
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ORIGINAL POSTERthanks for the quick message! just to clarify, vietnam asked for 3-6 months additional or laos? 🤨 ah makes sense with the interview and approval..
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Anonymous participant Generally all embassies require 3 -6 mths of statements. Laos requires 3 mths of 500k but Vietnam is ok with just a final balance of 500k as is Taipei.
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I just received my DTV visa in Hanoi, soft power, my bank statements dated from January 20 - March 10, so not the 3 full months, no questions asked. It was fine for me, but not 💯 guaranteed.
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oh wow! how long did it take you in laos for you get approved?Reply to
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Laos is very easy i only had it for 2 months they checked it on interview on my phone and still got approved
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 713 how long did it take you to get your dtv approved?
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Anonieme deelnemer 2 minutes after my interview got approved on mail
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NNan ****
Actually you must wait a bit for your statement full 3 months, it’s better then you apply noww
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ORIGINAL POSTER@NNan ***
yeah..might just go ahead and wait until the end of the month to fly out to laos to get my march statement..Reply to
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