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Will having funds in a Fidelity Cash Management account cause issues when applying for a Thai DTV visa?

Nov 11, 2025
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Michael ******
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I have my 500k+ in the Fidelity Cash Management (Individual) account. It works just like a checking account (has debit card, bank statements, etc) but is technically in money market fund earning interest. Will I have any issues when applying for the DTV?
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The discussion revolves around the use of a Fidelity Cash Management account, which functions like a checking account but is a money market fund, for meeting the financial requirements of the Thai DTV visa. Some commenters noted that while a few U.S. embassies accept such accounts, most require conventional personal bank accounts. It's essential to strictly comply with the visa requirements to avoid costly rejections.
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Henrik *****
Fullfill the requirements as they are, or don’t apply.

You loose 10.000+ baht everytime you get rejected.
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Michael ******
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@Henrik ****
Of course....what was the point of posting this? lol
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Henrik *****
You asked a unnecessary question.

You didn’t bother to read and understand the most basic requirements at the Thai Embassy website.
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Michael ******
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@Henrik ****
No I asked a necessary question for my application, you posted an unnecessary and completely irrelevant statement.
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Jef ********
Micheal, don’t worry about him, he is like the old uncle who doesn’t really know much about anything that always has to speak.

He thinks he is the DTV police 👮‍♀️
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Andi ***********
If you are applying from America there are a few embassies that accept such an account. The vast majority worldwide require funds in a personal bank account.
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Michael ******
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Do you know which US embassies will accept it?
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Michael ******
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Yeah I know, thats why the US embassies are a last resort.
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Andi ***********
@Michael *****
Chicago, NYC, Washington and someone recently posted LA approved them with a MMF.
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Michael ******
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@Michael *****
However, you do know you need to be in their physical jurisdiction to apply via one of the US embassies/consulates. You can’t just apply via them while in Asia. Also, they tend to take longer and some like LA are known to request tax forms
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Michael ******
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Are there any embassies in Asia that will accept a Fidelity Cash Management account statement?
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Andi ***********
@Michael *****
No, all personal accounts..
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Michael ******
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@Andi **********
It is a personal account
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Andi ***********
@Michael *****
If it just details as a personal account, you should be ok, You mentioned it is in a MMF but i see It is the cash management account with debit card. So you have immediate access to funds which is a requirement, so you should be fine.
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Michael ******
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@Andi **********
Yes it is a personal account with my name/address. Its in a MMF earning yield but has a debit card which I use to pay my bills from so yes funds are immediately available and treated as liquid cash. Do you think I would be taking a big risk by applying for the DTV with this in Vietnam or PH?
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@Michael *****
The statements say MMF or just Cash Management A/c? You applying for Workcation or Soft power? Vietnam is very popular, The Philippines Embassy is very friendly, i almost went there to get my DTV. Very responsive to emails. If your statements do not detail MMF you should be fine, .
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