@Seun *********

ok but it’s not random nonsense Everything I have ever read about volunteering in Thailand requires a visa that allows volunteering. And why the need to be rude and dismissive

Well done but volunteering is considered work so perhaps best not to mention it at immigration 😀

The covering letter sounds like a good idea. I would also check what, if anything, the German Embassy requires ( in terms of any extra documents) as it could be very different to Australia Hopefully they just need your husbands DTV information Good luck

@Ricky *******

Australia seem to be very reasonable and don't insist on months of seasoning but do search the threads for actual experiences

It must be in your own name but once that is done the length of time is variable depending on the Embassy and the person looking at the application. With some it really is days and others want 6 months worth of statements but the total doesn't have to be the full 500K and others want 3 months with the full amount and everything in between. Best idea is search looking for the embassy you plan to use and see what people have experienced. Good luck

@Ralph ******

The ease of getting the account has changed The reasons for wanting/having one have not which is what I was responding to

Most banks are now not opening accounts for people with tourist visas at the moment - you may find it is possible if you take a family member with you to their branch ( I am guessing they have a bank account) as a sort of backup as this may make the bank see you more favourably Good luck

@Braulio ********

Why not I have had a Thai Bank acct for the last 8 years but still do not live there. Its very handy

Yes and NO

No as she is too old to be considered a dependent She will need her own appropriate visa