Hi everyone! Approved within 48 hours in Manilla ππ I plan to stay here for a while to escape the burning season in Chiang Mai, because it's pretty terrible at the moment.
My question is, can I reassign the 500K THB now that I have the approval e-mail from the visa office? Or do I need to keep it in my personal account and have it in there when I land in Chiang Mai? Do they ever ask at the border, or am I all clear now? Thanks!
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The user received their visa approval for Thailand and wishes to know if they can reassign the required 500K THB now or if they need to keep it in their account upon arrival in Chiang Mai. Comments indicate that the funds do not need to stay in the account unless applying for an in-country extension. It's suggested to print out the visa approval email to show upon arrival, and itβs noted that funds can be touched if not applying for an extension.
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You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight βοΈ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
There is no obligation to keep the funds in the account unless you plan to apply for an in country extension. I suggest you print your visa and show when you arrive, and don't forget your DTAC
do you need to apply for an extension? I thought within 5 years you can extend the visa every 180 days, same like the extension when coming without any visa (talking or workcation)
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