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Can I obtain a DTV visa in Thailand with stock investments or do I need cash in my bank account?
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Jan 15, 2026
3 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERHi all,
Would I be able to get a DTV by showing over 20k in stocks and shares? If not, if I sold the shares and put it into my bank account, how long does the money have to be there for?
Would I be able to get a DTV by showing over 20k in stocks and shares? If not, if I sold the shares and put it into my bank account, how long does the money have to be there for?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a DTV visa in Thailand, you cannot use stocks or shares as qualifying funds. Instead, you need to have at least 500,000 THB or equivalent in liquid cash in a personal bank account. This amount must typically be held for a duration of 1 to 6 months before your application, depending on the embassy where you apply.
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERGBP, maybe around August - October
John **********
Anonymous participant if you are applying in the UK the money only has to be in your most recent statement
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James ********
What is your passport nation?
Where will you be applying for the DTV visa?
Where will you be applying for the DTV visa?
Kurt *************
Money needs to be on a bankaccount on your name. How long depends on embassy
Ryan ********
Needs to be liquid capital. 3+ months is the trend right now.
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500k baht or equivalent has to be in a personal account in your name with instant access. Depending on where you apply, it must be in there for 1 to 6 months.
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If "Bank account statement" is there it would probably work
Anonymous ******************
At least 2 months before and not only 20 000, DTV need 500 000, 20 000 is for tourist !
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 266 sorry I mean 20k+ GBP
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Tapan ********
Stocks, crypto, investments aren't treated as liquid. Money needs to be in savings bank account (liquid).
Duration of holding 500,000 THB is dependent on which embassy you apply at and you should check the website of that specific embassy.
Duration of holding 500,000 THB is dependent on which embassy you apply at and you should check the website of that specific embassy.
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RealityC*********
Liquid balance only
Davide ***********
3 to 6 months depending on when you are going to apply
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