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Do liquid stocks qualify for the $16k requirement when applying for a Thai DTV visa?

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Aug 16, 2025
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Christian *******
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When applying for DTV, should liquid stock qualify as the $16k requirement?

Some of us like to stake for better performance than a savings isa.
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When applying for the Thai DTV visa, liquid stocks do not qualify towards the $16,000 requirement. Multiple comments confirm that the funds must be in a regular checking or savings account, and any stocks should be liquidated to meet this requirement. The conversation also touches on general financial proof needed for the visa application.
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Christian *******
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Ok fair enough, anyone know a ballpark cost to furnish a 2 bed + office in Phuket?
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Jeremy ********
@Christian ******
 you can find furnished apartments everywhere

I would always buy a new mattress…you never know what the person before you was doing on that mattress
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Bradford ******
Doesn't matter what you like, need to follow the Thai rules.
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Cliff *********
No based on endless reports of rejection…..
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Us *****
Sorry buddy, you gotta have cash on hand.
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Jim ********
Nope, no good
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Gary ***********
No
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Christopher ********
No, it must be in a regular checking or savings account. I had to liquify my stocks to get this visa.
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Elías ********
I don't think so, although this might be embassy-specific
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