Unanswered9 months ago

Is a 'Gold Account' statement acceptable as proof of funds for a Thai visa application?

Thai Visa Proof of Funds Bank Accounts Gold Account Financial Requirements Visa Requirements for Expats

Anonymous *************

asked Jan 24, 2026

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Hi, my proof of funds is in a 'Gold Account' at my bank. The statement shows the total value in Turkish Lira, covering the 500,000 THB requirement. Is this acceptable, or do I need to convert it to cash before applying?

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The user inquired whether funds in a 'Gold Account' at their bank, shown in Turkish Lira, would meet the 500,000 THB requirement for a Thai visa. Comments indicate that while gold may be liquid, it generally doesn't satisfy visa proof of funds unless it is cash in a current account. Several contributors urged the user to ensure that funds are in a readily accessible account, rather than in a gold-based format.

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Ian **********

You must have instant access to the cash in an account in your name only.

9 months ago

Sefton ********

If the gold account is a savings account based on a gold holding, it 'shouldnt' qualify but ultimately its up to each embassy. It would not surprise me to discover a middle eastern embassy considers gold as currency but its not really the rule which is fiat cash in a bank account.

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Your banks marketing of its accounts is not relevant. ("Gold account"). The key question to ask yourself is have you had the equivalent of 500k thb in a current account for 3+ months .

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9 months ago

Sefton ********

Anonymous participant 990 if he is holding it in a gold based account it is unlikely to qualify.

You are confusing marketing branding of a bank with a gold saving account popular in many countries (often with unstable local currencies).

9 months ago

Ho ******

Yes. Even crypto is seldom accepted, even though it is technically liquid. It generally needs to be in cash bank account because it needs to be easily used to live off if needed.

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sefton *******

I'm not. I said the key was it being in a current account (i.e instantly accessible)

9 months ago

Sefton ********

Anonymous participant 990

Some gold is. I was the angel investor in a company that makes gold into a current account, with a debit card that spend gold same as fiat currency etc etc.

9 months ago

Andi ***********

It is ok, detail the amount converted to THB and the exchange rate used, Is that Santander Gold Account ?

9 months ago

James ********

@Andi **********

for which Thai Embassy or Consulate? Will the Thai Embassy in Turkey accept your answer to the question?

9 months ago

Andi ***********

@James *******

AHH they mean Gold as in the 🪙 metal?? 😊 ..I thought the Gold Account with Santander Bank. I used that to get my DTV, it is the name of the personal account. No, can not use the value of gold for the 500k.

9 months ago