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Can I apply for the Thai DTV visa if my funds are from recent investments rather than held for months in my bank account?

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I am from the UK and have permission from my employer to work remote long term (Web Developer for UK clients)

I will be applying for my DTV visa at the start of next month.

My employer has sent me a new updated contract stating I work for a UK company and work remotely.

My main question is:

My 500k Baht is currently in investments and my checking account has not had that amount of money in for some time.

From what I have read it is okay to sell my investments and move the money into my bank account however I won't have proof that it has been there for longer than 1 month (I see people saying it needs to be in the account for 3/6 months)

I do however have regular employer payments going into the account

Do you think l will be okay applying?

I am applying online via the thaievisa.go.th site, not through an embassy in person. Unless I am misunderstanding this?

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A UK web developer planning to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand queries the necessity of having a specified amount (500k Baht) in their bank account for a duration of 3-6 months before applying. They mention having this amount in investments and needing to liquidate those assets. Community responses indicate that it's possible to apply with just one month of bank statements showing the required amount, particularly when applying through the London embassy. However, it is emphasized that the funds should be readily available for emergencies, as Thailand has strict financial regulations to ensure tourists can afford necessary expenses.

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Henrik *****

Henrik *****

The money has to be readily avaiable, so you can pay a hospitalbill at once, in case of accident etc.

Thailand is fed up with tourists that can’t pay their hospital bills and have no insuranca.

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I applied in the UK transferred money from investment account, waited 2 days so the bank could generate a new statement for me, and was fine.

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Danza *******

Danza *******

London embassy were ok with a single statement

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Nigel *******

Nigel *******

Same here only only one month for London

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Adrian **********

Adrian **********

When I applied for mine there was no requirement for the money to be seasoned, just need to be on the monthly statement you submit

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Mo *****

Mo *****

When applying from the uk I only gave one month bank statement with the amount required and was fine.

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I see, hopefully I will be alright doing the same!

Thank you!

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Nick *******

Nick *******

Anonymous participant Mine wasn’t in my bank account or a monthly statement. I just showed the balance in my investment account at the time of application. I applied in London

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Nick *******

Nick *******

it doesn’t actually say that, but might be inferred by the word ‘savings’. Mine was in an investment account that was accessible - it sounds like his is also, as he is talking about transferring it to be sure. It’s why I said it might depend on the type of investment account he has. I would do the same thing as him and not take any chances!

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Mika ********

Mika ********

i thought the money had to be liquid?

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Nick *******

Nick *******

Anonymous participant you might be able to. The rule actually says checking or ‘savings’ account - might depend on the sort of investment account you are referring to

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Anonymous *************

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So perhaps I can get away without taking my investments out?

I think I will just to be on the safe side.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

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John *******

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Even when applying online via evisa, you have to select the embassy in the country where you are physically located. That embassy will be responsible for reviewing and each one has slightly different requirements. Where will you be when you apply?

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Anonymous *************

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I see, thank you for the clarification! I will be applying through Royal Thai Embassy London

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Kevin ********

Kevin ********

Anonymous participant email them and ask. Only they can tell you.

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Andi ***********

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant You just need the money in your account at time of application with London. No minimum seasoning needed.

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