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Can I use pay stubs as proof of funds instead of having 500,000 baht for my Thai visa?

Thai visa rules proof of funds immigration NON-O visa financial requirements expat advice

Jan 8, 2025

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Hello! For the proof of funds do I do not have 500,000 baht but I do work full time in the US. can I show pay stubs equaling that amount istead? Are there any alternatives to this?

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The discussion revolves around the necessity of having a minimum of 500,000 Thai baht or its equivalent in a bank account as proof of funds for visa applications. Many responses clarify that pay stubs or income from employment in the US do not suffice, and only liquid funds in a bank account can be presented as proof. Individuals are advised to save the required amount before applying.

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Andrew *******

Step 1...save up ~$15k usd, it's good to have 6 months of livings expenses in the bank anyway.

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Dom ********

Short answer is no. 500k is required

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Dom ********

It says it’s possible for a financial sponsor if that’s possible for you but doesn’t guarantee you’d get approved from what I’ve seen

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Paul *******

Start saving

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Kim *********

The whole point is to prove you can take care of yourself and leave the country if you loose your job.

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Cissi *********

No, you will have to wait to apply until you have the equivalent of 500k saved up. There is NO way around that.

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David ********

Pay extra for an agent to sort it out

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Marcus ******

you have a agent recommendation?

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David ********

can message me

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Marcus ******

pm

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Alistair **********

Has to be liquid funds sadly which is annoying because cash is trash

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Wesley ********

What do pay stubs have to do with anything? You need 500k thb or USD equivalent in savings. Your pay is irrelevant.

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Will ************

No

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James ********

You've got to show PROOF of your bank account balance of at least 500,000 Thai baht or more.

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Adam *********

Yes usd equivalent

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Miguel *************

if he says he doesn't have the money but is working, he's obviously looking for an alternative to having that amount, not the exact currency. 🙄

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Peter **************

Need 500,000 b ...not in Thai baht but any account as long it shows you use regular....i topped up my Aussie Account 2 days before applying ....print out 6 mths statement and converted to baht in my own handwriting ..highlighting with yellow marking pen

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