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Can I just bring cash to immigration to prove my finances in Thailand?
Thai immigrationvisa rulesfinancial proofretirement visabank requirementscash requirementsproof of fundsThai bank account
Dec 3, 2021
4 years ago
Will *********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan i just bring the cash to prove my financials at immigration?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Bringing cash to prove your financial situation at Thai immigration is not acceptable. Immigration requires proof of funds to be held in a Thai bank account under your name, seasoned for a specified period depending on the visa type, such as the retirement visa. While it's sometimes necessary to show cash when crossing land borders, for visa applications, funds must be banked and documented. Some users suggest that a bank statement can suffice for visitors, but generally, original documents will be collected by immigration officers.
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Kristin *********
Let me put it to you this way. If you bring original documents to a Thai office, they will take it for their "records". What do you think they will do with that?
Carlos *********
In most cases, a copy of your bank statement will suffice if you're just visiting.
Wayne *********
Arrived last night and was not asked to prove any financial
Wayne *********
@Steven **************
cheers mate its been a long 23 months stuck in WA for work reasons but here now 🙂Steven ***************
@Wayne ********
. Welcome back mate.Reply to
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John ***********************
maybe a selfie of yourself holding a wad of $100/£100/EUR100 notes might convince them??
Ian *****
Yes. In a big bag and Pass to immigration
Brett **************
LoL
John-Paul ******
Look at Bangkok Bank. They have a branch in NYC. You can open an account with them, and Thailand will recognize those deposited funds... if you transfer them into Thai Baht with them.
Steve **********
@John-Paul *****
Is this something new? The NY branch is (or was) a wholesale bank only and doesn’t do personal accounts.John-Paul ******
Folks have used it to forward funds here.
John-Paul ******
@Steve *********
I heard differentlyReply to
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Krystal *********
Yup 🤪
Wayne ********
no because they just think u borrowed it from someone and will give it back once you get visas....
Wayne ********
no money has to be in account for certain periods of times and they know people try to cheat the system that's why they changes for retirement visa 3 months before to basically 12 months before...
Ellis ******************************
@Wayne *******
couldn’t you just borrow it and put it in your bank account?Prashant **********
@Wayne *******
well said...Reply to
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Marek ******
Thank you man make me happy from morning . I think you have take suitcase 🧳 like mafia have 😂
Paul *******
No. It can be anyone's cash
Rassaya *******
No need to but ,, What visa you hold ?
@Will ********
Lyndon ************
When travelling across the border you may be asked to show the equivalent of B
If applying for various visas at the immigration office and needing to show proof, that money needs to be banked in a bank account.
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cash. This is more of a land border thing. Generally, entering by air, they don't ask.If applying for various visas at the immigration office and needing to show proof, that money needs to be banked in a bank account.
Charles ********
Why do you needs to prove funds to immigration? What visa are you entering on?
Stuart's answer is for a retirement visa.
Stuart's answer is for a retirement visa.
Wayne ********
they mite think its a bung and keep the funds...
Will *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Charles *******
I wasnt sure if I had to or not, but im clear on it now....and a few years away from retirement yet hahaReply to
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Stuart *********
No. It would be needed to be in a Thai bank in your name only, seasoned for how many months needed for whatever extension you’re applying for.
Will *********
ORIGINAL POSTEReven when i first come into the country?
Darren *******
@Will ********
just show a credit card that will do no need to show cash if askedKarim ***************
@Will ********
if you’re flying in, you will never be asked to show finances.Carsten ************
@Karim **************
If you enter via DMK they ask for it on regulary base. In BKK seldom.Karim ***************
@Carsten ***********
I have never flown an international flight into dmk… only suvarnabhumi.Marc ********
@Carsten ***********
I entered via DMK a couple of times. They never asked.Carsten ************
@Marc *******
i entered once and they askedMarc ********
@Carsten ***********
I entered at least 5 times and they never did🤷♂️But they asked me for my return ticket because they saw the many border runs I made🤣
Rob **********
@Karim **************
never say never in Thailand, actually happened a few years ago to one of my friends who was visiting me from Australia.Karim ***************
@Rob *********
surprising to hear. I have never personally experienced it having flown to the country 50 times plus. Also never been required for any family or friends. I guess it’s more likely to happen nowadays with rules ever changing.Stuart *********
@Karim **************
in theory you could be. Almost certainly you won’t.Reply to
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Will *********
ORIGINAL POSTERok great thanks!
Stuart *********
@Will ********
you mean to show immigration on arrival? If so very rarely asked for but have 20,000 baht or equivalent in a major currency if asked.Reply to
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