Has anyone successfully evidenced savings for the DTV visa using a non-traditional bank account?
For example, an easy-access ISA, a Cash ISA, or a Stocks & Shares ISA where the funds are held as uninvested cash.
I’m planning to apply in Hanoi, so experiences specific to that embassy would be especially helpful.
Thank you in advance
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The post discusses the possibility of using non-traditional bank accounts, such as ISAs or Stocks & Shares accounts, to demonstrate required savings for the DTV visa in Thailand. It highlights concerns about liquidity, as funds must be readily available for withdrawal. Community responses indicate that traditional savings accounts are preferred by consular offices, but some have shared experiences where investment accounts were accepted. The consensus suggests that only liquid assets, with no lengthy settlement times, are advisable to minimize rejection risks.
To clarify, although it's in a stocks&shares. the value is still held as uninvested cash and is instantly withdrawable. It's just that statements won't look like traditional bank statements.
Do you think highlighting that it's held as cash and terms that show it's instantly accessible will make a difference?
To clarify, although it's in a stocks&shares. the value is still held as uninvested cash and is instantly withdrawable. It's just that statements won't look like traditional bank statements.
Do you think highlighting that it's held as cash and terms that show it's instantly accessible will make a difference?
I'm in the same boat. In another thread, people said the cash needs to be liquid. Stocks & Shares aren't liquid (as they take days to sell and settle).
You can try it, but if you want to minimize your risk of rejection, hold the money in cash for 3 months
The vast majority of consular offices want to see the funds in conventional chequing/savings accounts. IIRC. Some people have said that some offices in the US are more willing to accept more non-traditional investment type accounts but I don’t personally know where.
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