Proof of Money for a Thailand Student Visa
You apply for the visa on the Thailand e-Visa website, where you apply for and get the visa online. Show money for your tuition and living costs, in bank statements or a sponsor letter. Follow your own country's list below. Money on this page is in Thai baht (THB).
What Your Money Must Cover
Show money for your tuition and living costs, for example bank statements or a sponsor letter.
Costs to Plan For
Your money proof should cover these costs:
- Tuition and fees for your programme.
- Living costs: THB 11,500 to THB 15,000 a month near AIT.
- Extension of stay (asking immigration for more time): THB 1,900 each time, for up to 1 year.
Important Notes
- Follow the list from your own embassy. India and Pakistan ask for different statement lengths.
- See the tuition fees and living costs pages for each university's figures.
Money Papers You Can Use
You can show bank statements or a sponsor letter that cover tuition and living costs.
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The Thailand visa website shows the last 3 months as an example only. Follow your own country's list below.
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India: your bank statement for at least 6 months.
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Pakistan: your original bank statement for at least 1 year, with a certified letter from the bank.
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A letter from the sponsor.
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India: the sponsor's ID proof and bank statement too.
Rules for Your Papers
What the embassies ask for.
For All Papers
Language
India: all papers must be in English.
Upload
Upload clear scans on the Thailand e-Visa website.
By Paper
| Document Type | Requirements | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement (India) |
| At least 6 months of history |
| Bank statement (Pakistan) |
| At least 1 year of history |
Good to Know
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Follow your embassy's list: India and Pakistan ask for statements of different lengths. Check your own country's list before you upload.
When You Show Money Proof
You may show money proof twice: to the university and for the visa.
Steps
1University application
Timing: When you apply
Some universities ask too. Mahidol University International College (MUIC) asks bachelor's applicants for proof of money.
2Visa application
Timing: After you get your university letters
Upload your money papers on the Thailand e-Visa website.
Times
- Visa decisionAbout 14 working days after the embassy gets your visa fee
Tips
Scan statements clearly as JPG or PDF.
Keep the originals. Pakistan asks for the original statement.
Common Mistakes
Things that slow down or stop a visa.
Common Error
Uploading a statement for fewer months than your embassy asks for.
How to Avoid
Follow your own country's list. India: at least 6 months. Pakistan: at least 1 year.
Common Error
Uploading a fake or edited paper.
How to Avoid
Upload only real papers.
Also Avoid
Missing sponsor papers
India: with a sponsor, add the sponsor's letter, ID proof and bank statement.
Tip
Make your money proof match the full cost: tuition from your university's fee table plus living costs.
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