When showing the required 500,000 THB as part of the financial proof, does the bank statement need to be dated on the exact day of submitting the application, or is it acceptable if the statement is from a few days earlier?

Just want to make sure I get the timing right—any advice would be appreciated!

Hi! I'm applying for the DTV in the US as a business owner/remote worker. In regards, to bank statements can someone explain to me exactly what the IO's are looking for? Do they want to see final bank statements or the transactions from the bank accounts?

DTV question: If I have proof of 500k baht when I apply is that something I need to show proof of upon each entry after 180 days or is that something that I only have to show once?

If I apply for a DTV and my wife 'follows' do we need to show 1mil baht or is 500k on a joint account ok? Also, do you apply for both at the same time? Anyone here have experience applying with a follower on DTV?

Thanks

I need a letter from my bank to certify that there is 400k or more in it. Can that letter asked before the 2 months are up as the amount only will go up or does one ask for that letter on date the 2 months are up?

Hi! I’m currently trying to obtain a DTV visa but was rejected without any explanation. Here’s some background on my situation:

I applied for the DTV Soft Power Visa in Ho Chi Minh City and submitted the following documents:

- Entry stamp to Vietnam.

- Bank statement showing a balance of over $60,000.

- A treatment plan from one of Bangkok’s top dental clinics for braces, which is a two-year process.

- I indicated that I am currently unemployed and have no income.

Additional context: I held a 1-year ED visa in 2023/2024, made one border run in 2022, and entered Thailand multiple times via airports. During my last visit to Thailand in December 2024, an immigration officer handed me a form to fill out and informed me that next time I won’t be able to enter visa-free because I had spent too much time in Thailand. He advised me to apply for a DTV visa for future entries.

After submitting my application, I was asked to provide the following additional documents:

- "Provide the entry stamp to VN": I’m unsure why this was requested again, as I had already provided the same stamp.

- "A deposit account shows the transactions last 6 months and the account balance or a combination of a deposit/saving account totaling not less than 500,000baht. Stock/Crypto/Bitcoin/Investment/Business/PayPal account and sponsor are not accepted": I provided a transactions list (during the last 6 months, I consistently maintained at least $50,000) concatenated with my bank statement from the previous stage in one PDF document.

- "Please prove your monthly income. In case you are unemployed, please explain how you will sustain your life in Thailand": I attached a PDF explaining that I have over $60,000 in savings and experience in poker and IT, but I currently don’t plan to work because I have enough money.

Despite meeting the official requirements, my application was rejected. I suspect it might be due to my unemployment status (even though it’s not a requirement for the Soft Power Visa) or my extensive travel history (despite the officer recommending the DTV visa).

Given that I’ve provided all the required documents, should I try applying at another consulate, or is there a high chance of being rejected again?

Can anyone tell me how if there is a minimum term for the 500k to be in your account for uk application

Like, you can't dip below 500k baht at all later on or is it just for when you first apply for the DTV visa?

I'm planning to apply as a remote worker and have seen posts about applicants being asked to provide payslips and proof of salary deposits in their bank statements. I use two different accounts—a checking and a savings account. My salary is automatically deposited into my checking account, but I keep most of my funds in my savings, which is what I intend to use as proof of 500K. I’d rather not transfer the 500K to my checking account because I’d have to wait a full month for my bank statement to reflect the amount. Any advice on how to navigate this?

Hello,

I am a European citizen planning to apply for a DTV visa in Hanoi. I have a bank account in Vietnam and intend to use it to provide proof of 500,000 THB in VND.

Question:

Can a European citizen use a Vietnamese bank account with an equivalent of 500,000 THB in VND as financial proof?

Thank you in advance!