Can I use cash as proof of funds for a tourist visa at the Vientiane consulate?

Will a Thai bank book in my name be ok as proof ?

People following the various forums have noted that the closest Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane and Royal Thai Consulate Savannakhet have become very strict. This is not an Official Government Policy, this the the sole decsion by the people in charge of these places, so a Tourist Visa in KL, Penang, Yangon, Hanoi or HCMC is still OK.

I had to show 6 months bank statements (I showed my Norwegian bank account statments) and the balance in my account.

Damien ...I do not recommend you go to Laos...Good Luck.

And for Savannakhet : Be prepared:

Suitable for apply Non B (no issues),

for Non ED (cover letter must only indicate your specific level, show bank balance THB 20,000.-,

NEW: if you already had an extended Tourist Visa, previously, you will be denied a Non ED.),

Non O Single Entry (no back to back

Non O volunteer without the letter from relevant,

if back to back Non O based on child suport they might request THB 200,000.- show money in bank & no retirement),

Non O yearly multiple entry if married to Thai (no issues).

Tourist Visa, apply if your stay is less than 90 days in past 6 month, still MUST show own Thai Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from your Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up. Onward air ticket is not required at the moment.

This local rule is in force to reduce the increased number of applicants since Vientiane limit the applications to 200 per day.

For Vientiane...please be prepared:

Suitable for apply Non B (only one in one year),

Non ED (only one in one year & cover letter must only indicate your specific level & show bank balance THB 20,000.-),

Non O Single Entry (but no retirement) if married to Thai or support Thai Child (no back to back application accepted anymore, in some cases Show money THB 200,000.- in Thai Bank Account).

For application Non O Volunteer (if back to back need guarantee letter from said Ministry equivalent to department level).

UPDATE August 8: for Tourist Visa, Consular Officer will review your visa history and in case you have a history of previous Tourist visa your application will be denied.

In some cases Vientiane is asking for proof of funds, Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from your Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up. Onward air ticket is not required.

Cash is NOT accepted ...a bank account statement is required at Vientiane.

You can show statements in Revolut

No, you can not.