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Can I apply for a DTV Visa in Thailand with funds in an investment account instead of a savings account?
DTV VisaVisa requirementsFinancial requirementsInvestment accountSavings accountThailand immigrationSoft power VisaExpat advice
Dec 10, 2024
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone,
I am a bit stuck on a technical beaurocracy and would appreciate your help.
I would like to apply for a soft power DTV, but regarding the financial requirements, the 500k is currently in an investment account and not a bank savings account.
I contacted the embassy in Taipei asking if it will suffice, and while they did not give me a clear "no", they said a savings account is preferable.
Now I'm debating whether to go ahead with it, or transfer the cash to a savings account and delay application by 3 months.
I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks in advance everyone
I am a bit stuck on a technical beaurocracy and would appreciate your help.
I would like to apply for a soft power DTV, but regarding the financial requirements, the 500k is currently in an investment account and not a bank savings account.
I contacted the embassy in Taipei asking if it will suffice, and while they did not give me a clear "no", they said a savings account is preferable.
Now I'm debating whether to go ahead with it, or transfer the cash to a savings account and delay application by 3 months.
I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks in advance everyone
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking advice on whether they can apply for a soft power DTV Visa in Thailand with their financial requirement of 500,000 THB in an investment account, instead of the preferred bank savings account. They contacted the embassy in Taipei for clarification but received uncertain guidance. Various commenters suggest transferring the funds to a savings account, citing that authorities prefer easily accessible funds, while others share personal experiences regarding similar situations.
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Andrew *******
I was delayed 2 months because of the same thing, they wanted to see the money sitting in a savings account for 3mo minimum.
Andi ***********
Taipei requires the 500k balance on day of submission. Do not need to have it banked for 3 months in a savings account.
Werner ************
Should be in a personal savings account immediately accessible - no one will admit to telling you anything else via telephone or email at the embassy
James ********
What SOFT POWER are you going to use to apply for the DTV Visa?
What's your passport nation?
What's your passport nation?
Henrik *****
The 500.000 should be readyly available, so in case you have an accident and hospital care, then the funds should be able to get at once.
Charles **********
Transfer the money and apply in Vietnam for immediate approval
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Charles *********
Are you sure HCMC doesn't require proof of 3 months previous balance?Andi ***********
Anonymous participant No it does not. Laos needs 3 mths of 500k. Vietnam is ok with a final balance of 500K and 6 mths of statements.
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@Charles *********
vietnam is immediate approval?Harry *******
@Charles *********
Thanks. how long did it take?Charles **********
@Harry ******
I mean you only need current balance of 500k evidenceReply to
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Wannikea *********
Transfer the money and wait 3 months.
Harry *******
@Wannikea ********
why 3 months?Wannikea *********
@Harry ******
because some consulates like to see that you've been financially sound for a length of time.Andi ***********
@Wannikea ********
Yeah, some do but Taipei is fine with the 500k on day of submission. No 3 months of seasoning needed, they told me.Wannikea *********
@Andi **********
of course Andi, but I'm not going to relist the list of consulates and the balance times they are asking for. Someone made a short list ages ago.Harry *******
Ok makes sense
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