What Are the Financial Requirements for a Specific Visa Type?

Financial requirements depend entirely on the visa type you are applying for, and they usually centre on recent bank statements that prove sufficient funds in your name.

The Specifics

• Bank statements are required for Schengen, Non-Immigrant B, DTV, Retirement, Marriage, and METV visas.
• Most requests ask for the last 3 months; some ask for 2 months and a few for up to 6 months.
• Statements must come directly from the bank, carry an official stamp or certification, and be in English. If the bank cannot issue them in English, a certified translation is needed.
• The first page showing the account balance is usually enough once translated. Monthly income received can be highlighted for easier checking.
• Statements must be recent — sometimes updated in the middle of the month or just before submission.
• Accounts can be held anywhere in the world as long as they are in the applicant’s name. PDF format is accepted.
• METV requires more than $6,000 USD (or equivalent) shown in the bank statement.
• Non-Immigrant O Retirement Visa requires 800,000 THB (approximately $15,000 USD) in a Thai bank account. This must remain for 2 months after the initial 90-day visa is approved and before applying for the 1-year extension. At least 2 months of statements showing this balance are needed for the extension.
• DTV (Remote Worker) needs personal bank statements proving financial stability; the last 3 months are required for initial review in the Remote Worker category.
• For DTV dependant applications it is recommended to show around 1.5 million THB in the account for two dependants, plus the primary applicant’s statements, pension income, and sponsorship letters.
• You may also be asked for monthly income after tax, other income, monthly expenses, trip budget, and details of any sponsor.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Always request the latest possible bank statement that still meets the exact period asked for. A fresh document often avoids questions at submission. Make sure every page that might be reviewed is properly stamped and translated if needed. For Thai visas in particular, seasoning rules and exact bank-balance requirements can change with each consulate or immigration office, so checking current guidance is essential.

Read our detailed guide on financial requirements for a Thai visa and learn exactly what banks must show on statements before you apply.

Every application is different. The safest way to get the right documents prepared is to speak with a specialist who handles these cases daily.

Book a Thailand Consultation with Thai Kru Visa Agency and we will review your exact visa type, the current financial evidence needed, and the best way to present it.