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

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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 ?

Ask Thailand · Answer

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 Participants share their frustrations over outdated requirements for physical stamps, especially given the digitization of banking statements in 2026.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.

Successful*********** · Answer

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.

Scott *********** · Answer

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

Toni ******* · Answer

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

Geri *********** · Answer

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

Neil ********* · Answer

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.

Pascal *********** · Answer

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.

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

DTV_Be******* · Answer

All embassies have required pdfs

Andi *********** · Answer

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.

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

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