*update* My bank has opened the account for me and I can freely transfer the funds in and out online. I will transfer the funds once Ive entered Thailand in a few days. Thank you for everyone's input.

Hello fellow DTV holders,

I am a Canadian currently in Canada visiting back home. My bank has informed me that I can place my funds in a high interest savings account where I can get a 4 or 5% interest rate. This account will be accessible online and I can transfer funds immediately to my regular checking and saving accounts in the event I need the funds right away. However I do not have access to this account with my debit card.

Question, if I transfer my funds to the high interest savings account will Thai immigration accept this like my regular account in the event I am asked to show proof of funds?

For obvious reasons getting a 4-5% rate on my 500,000 baht equivalent would be preferable but what I want is not what Thai immigration wants and fairly so.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

TIA 🙏

For the proof of 500,00 bath on the bank statement does that have to show on your statement that its in your account last 6 months or can it just be in your bank on the most recent statement then last 5 months of statements dont show it in the, i have the money in another bank account in another country so if i transfer it to my uk account as proof i have it do i only need to show it on 1 month statement or keep it in there for 6 months thanks.

Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of applying for my non o visa from Canada . I'm due to arrive in Thailand October 21. Is it too early to apply now. Also regarding the bank statement for proof of funds, can I cross out the account number for security reasons. Thanks in advance

Hi All,

the only remaining thing for me is uploading the 3 statements as proof of funds. Questions:

1) shall I merge 3 bank statements in 1 PDF? (will it exceed the upload limit?)

2)Should I rather send only the first page of each (name/address/total in&out for the month)? But then no transaction is shown...

3)I transferred the funds from an instant access savings account to my current account more than a month ago (also another 500k to my spouse who will apply later once I'm approved). So perhaps, on top of the 3 last statements should I upload a couple of statements from the savings account too? the 500£ had been in there since Oct 2024.

Would all fit in? or too heavy?

Just an update - I obtained my DTV through Ankara (it took one week, was very easy and simple), and I entered through Bangkok last night. He just asked to see my passport, DTV (for me and my child), and our TDAC. He stamped them all, said welcome and smiled, and gave the full 6 months on our stamp. Super easy!

I can’t believe I’m still confused after so much reading and inquiring. I’m in the USA and planning to apply online for a 90-day non O “retirement” visa.

I thought there were no “bank account” requirements to accomplish this first step. I understand the 800,000 baht seasoned for two months in a Thai account for LATER but if proof of funds IS required just to get the non O visa can somebody please clarify that for me? Yes, I can research elsewhere but I prefer hearing the details from people who really know the facts. Thanks.

Hello.

I was wondering if anyone knows if it is ok to use two different bank accounts for proof of funds when applying for dtv visa?

Hi everyone . I have a valid DTV visa and will be leaving Thailand and re-entering by land soon.

Last time I re-entered by plane, immigration didn’t ask for anything other than my DTV visa. It was quick and smooth.

This time, since I’ll be entering via a land border (VIA Padang Besar, Malaysia) I just wanted to ask:

Has anyone ever been asked to show proof of funds when re-entering with a valid DTV visa?

And if so, would a brokerage investment account be accepted, or does it need to be a traditional bank account, like what was required for the initial application?

Thanks for any firsthand experience or advice!

Any Aussies in here who've applied for the DTV via Sydney Thai consulate? I'm just wondering what they accept as proof of 500k baht since it seems to differ between embassies? thank you!

(Also, what doc did you use for showing location?)

Once I leave after my first 6 months on my DTV and come back do I still need to have proof of 500,000 baht in liquid bank account again when i re enter for the next 6 months? I keep majority of my funds in an Individual Brokerage Account so that I’m gaining interest. I’d prefer not to hold that much in a standard checking or savings account.h