Can investment accounts be used as proof of finances for a Thai visa?

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I assume proof of finances cannot include investments (for example a stocks and shares account).

I’m therefore planning to transfer some over to my bank account - is this fine?

I have heard mixed reviews as to how long the finances need to have been there.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The consensus is that proof of finances for a Thai visa, particularly the DTV visa, must generally come from a conventional bank account (checking or savings) rather than investment accounts. While some embassies may accept investment accounts in certain circumstances, it is advisable to transfer funds from investments to a personal bank account. Additionally, funds typically need to have been in the account for a minimum of 3 months, although some embassies may have different requirements. It's recommended to check with the specific embassy for their rules regarding the seasoning of funds.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

The difference on how long you need the money seasoning is directly related to the embassy you will be applying through.

Toni ******* · Answer

I sold stocks few days before applying, and was approved. But that was august 2024. Search the group for embassy you will be applying from, easy...

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

It cannot be used in place of the ฿500k. But investment accounts absolutely support your application. If you've got healthy accounts you dont need to provide monthly income as some would have you believe. However you need to make your  case carefully and intentionally.

Nathan ********** · Answer

For example, I’ve transferred 500k baht equivalent in AUD in a savings account and will leave it there for 3 months. However I don’t use this account for transactions it will just have the funds sitting there. This is fine right?

Kurt ************* · Answer

Needs to be private bank account

James ******** · Answer

What is your passport nation?

Where do you plan to submit your DTV Visa Application? Which country?

Where are you now?

For what purpose of the DTV visa will you be applying for ?

Workcation or Soft Power Activity ?

Andi *********** · Answer

There are some US embassies that accept investment accounts for the 500k.Vast majority do not, personal bank account only. It is fine to sell stock and transfer funds to your account. I did the same for my DTV.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Generally the funds have to be in a conventional chequing or savings account and per the eVisa website, must be there for at least 3 months (

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Each Embassy or Consulate may treat it slightly differently and some just want to see your most recent statement while others want to see 3-6 months worth of statements and even then some may not need the value to meet or exceed 500k THB for all months, just the most recent one.

Past that, apparently some select consular offices in the US do accept investment accounts but I wouldn’t rely on it.

Past that, apparently some select consular offices in the US do accept investment accounts but I wouldn’t rely on it.

Can investment accounts be used as proof of finances for a Thai visa?

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