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Can I use funds from my IRA account to meet the $16,000 requirement for the Thailand DTV-E visa?

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i want to apply for the Thailand DTV -E visa and the requirement is $16,000.00 in bank account for 3 months. I have significantly more than that in my IRA account. Is this allowable? Thanks in advance!
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A user is inquiring if they can use funds from their IRA account to fulfill the $16,000 liquid cash requirement for the Thailand DTV-E visa, mentioning that they have significantly more than the required amount. A comment notes that most embassies do not accept non-liquid assets like IRA accounts as proof of funds.
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At most embassies, it would not be accepted as it is not free/liquid cash.

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