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Why is the Thai embassy in London requiring stamped bank statements for visa applications?

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Feb 24, 2026

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Thai embassy in London really pushing back . First they asked pdf file . Now they are asking for it to be stamped in local branch ? What’s this nonsense requirement it’s 2026?? 

Anyway had same situation ? Guessing because some scruffs have been forging statements ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by expats dealing with the Thai embassy in London, particularly regarding the requirement for a stamped bank statement as part of the visa application process. Participants share their frustrations over outdated requirements for physical stamps, especially given the digitization of banking statements in 2026. Some users recount their experiences with various banks and suggest alternatives for obtaining necessary documentation, while others speculate that such strict requirements may stem from fraudulent activities by some applicants.

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Check if you can have digitally stamped version within the banking system in their app or website. I had such option, it was certificate of account balance. They approved in Malaysia without statement event.

2 months ago

Scott ***********

I’m currently facing this problem too, I have my money in an Australian bank however applying from the UK & the Embassy have asked for a stamped statement which of course my bank won’t provide because it’s 2026 and now the alternative they have asked me to contact the embassy to see what I can do so I’m currently trying to make an appointment! Mann they don’t make this easy

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Scott **********

reply back to this comment if you manage to get an appointment please 🙏

2 months ago

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Anonymous *************

Toni *******

They could just check the signature in the PDF to see if its altered or not :(

2 months ago

Geri ***********

Had to get an official seal on online bank did certified so was good

However HSBC don't do such a thing

DTV got approved after I sent in no problems at all

2 months ago

Neil *********

the system for upload requires PDF so regardless of bank stamps - still has to be digitised to be able to upload in PDF format. The stamp is fruitless legwork for all involved.

2 months ago

Pascal ***********

They love official stamps here… I emailed my bank statements -which are pdf’s created by the bank- to a bank assistant of my local branch with the request to add a wet stamp to the statement and mail them back to me.

Saved me a trip to the bank, but took her quite some time to find an old fashioned stamp.

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Pascal **********

you get accepted ok in the end then ? I can’t make it to the bank for at least a week urgh

2 months ago

Geri ***********

Anonymous participant you will get accepted if they have all the right documents and statements are certified and they are happy to approve

2 months ago

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Geri ***********

Neil *********

@Pascal **********

yeah exactly - this is not within a modern western banks capacity or even policy to provide.

2 months ago

Luit *****************

@Neil ********

Did you ask your bank? You might be surprised what even moder banks can and will provide.

2 months ago

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Luit *****************

DTV_Be*******

All embassies have required pdfs

2 months ago

Andi ***********

A couple of others very recently have mentioned the need for a bank stamp and 10 day old 11k. Never was like this, so you could be right "scruffs" messing it up for others.

2 months ago

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Andi ***********

What should my partner do if additional information is requested for their Thai visa application while being outside the UK?

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2 months ago

How can I provide the required bank statement when my bank (First Direct) cannot offer a stamped statement?

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2 months ago

Do bank statements need to be stamped for expats in Thailand?

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2 months ago