Several visas have a "cash in bank" requirement. I have cash in an Australian Super Fund. These funds have huge assets, are as safe as banks, and because I'm over 60 the funds are immediately accessible. I'd hate to have to transfer funds from this high-interest environment into a low-interest bank account just for the visa. So does it have to be in a bank, or would a Super Fund qualify?
Also, some visas want to see an income from a government pension. I get some funds from this, but the majority from my Super Fund as an allocated pension. Would they look at both incomes?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around whether funds in an Australian Super Fund can satisfy the financial requirements for Thai visas, particularly when it comes to cash in bank requirements. Most community members indicate that typically, funds need to be held in a Thai bank account when applying from within Thailand, although some exceptions exist for specific visas when applying from Australia. There is also a debate about whether income sources from a pension can be combined for visa applications, with an emphasis on understanding each visa's specific requirements and the potential need for foreign funds to be verified or deposited in Thailand.
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