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Do DTV holders need to show proof of income every 90/180 days in Thailand?
DTV visaThailand immigrationproof of incomebank statement requirementsvisa extensionDigital Nomad Visaimmigration rules
Feb 24, 2026
2 months ago
Grace ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello DTV Holders,
Do you constantly get asked to show proof of income every 90/180 days? Do you have to show your bank statement and maintain the min. 500k THB all the time?
Do you constantly get asked to show proof of income every 90/180 days? Do you have to show your bank statement and maintain the min. 500k THB all the time?
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion addresses the common concerns of Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) holders in Thailand regarding the necessity of providing proof of income or maintaining a minimum bank balance of 500,000 THB periodically. Many participants assert that proof of income is typically not required unless one is applying for an in-country extension. Some share personal experiences suggesting that requests for bank statements are rare, while others emphasize the importance of having sufficient funds available. The conversation reflects a mix of anecdotal evidence and clarifications about immigration rules.
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John ******
Never and never been asked to show funds on exemption or tourist visa. It helps to not look like a bum
Nongluk *************
Not income, bank assets and only for submittal, not every
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days.Justin ****
Never asked. I've never even done the course I paid for and used for soft power. This was almost 2 years ago and 5 entries
Mark *************************
No, but people like you are giving them ideas
Shin ******
Never
Christiaan *****
That’s already a red flag 🚩
Anonymous ******************
No and no
James *******
I only get asked about proof of reason for DTV.
Anonymous ******************
I was asked to show a bank account once out of about 10 trips, after having the visa for 1.5 years. I pulled up an investment portfolio on my phone and they laughed and waved me through. I think I probably looked homeless coming back from a beach trip so I don't hold it against them 😂
Gianluca ******
Only if you ask extension
Rory *********
Just fly in out and you don’t have prove a thing
Andy **********
@Rory ********
The rules are that you don't have to for an extension but only one actual report I've seen relates to their actual experience of an extension and not copied from the internet.Rory *********
@Andy *********
many people have been asking to prove it all again . Been on mine a year and half just leave a returnReply to
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Adnan ********
NO, NO and NO....
Karl *********
I wasn’t asked for anything just passport and my printed e visa
Anonymous ******************
Only for people who ask this every day in this it will be a requirement!
Grace ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you everyone for taking time to respond.
Jay ********
From why Paul Lee (creator of the Thailand Digital Nomad Skool group) and other members…in the 5 years he’s been in Thailand…he’s never been asked that nor it is required.
On its face it defeats the purpose.
Further there is no language in the application rules or instructions stating so.
On its face it defeats the purpose.
Further there is no language in the application rules or instructions stating so.
Sky *****
@Jay *******
The DTV is only 2 years old. So Paul Lee 5 Year's experience does not mean anything.Jay ********
@Sky ****
— I know how long the DTV has been in existence, dude. Paul’s experience of never been asked to show proof after approval is relevant and answers the question.Sky *****
Jay Sutton How many times has Paul extended his DTV in Thailand?? Does he even have a DTV? You're basing his overall experience living in Thailand, as opposed to his actual experience dealing with the topic of the post! There's a big difference.
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@Jay *******
one persons experience, especially a hustler, doesn’t answer anything. It’s the thousands of legit DTV holders that answer the question.Jay ********
Anonymous participant 892 —I’m not solely basing this on Paul’s experience. He’s the point person in the Skool group with thousands of members. I posted this question months ago there and everyone that replied said what Paul stated.
I hope people stop replying to thread. I no longer will be responding.
I hope people stop replying to thread. I no longer will be responding.
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Andrew *********
Currently only required if you attempt to do an incountry extension.
Marcin ************
@And***
Incountry extension of DTV?ExcitingO*********
@Marcin ***********
yes. If you don't want to leave every 6 months you can extend it to a year @ immigration, so you will only need to leave once per year for 5 daysMarcin ************
ExcitingOctopus624 Didn't know that. Thx for info
Blake *******
ExcitingOctopus624 have you actually extended within Thailand?
Andrew *********
ExcitingOctopus624 Good luck with that.
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Andy **********
@Andrew ********
From your experience or quoting someone on the internet ?Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Done 3 border runs myself and 0 questions asked. You are not required to show any proof of funds in bank but it is good to carry at least 20k baht cash with you
Grace ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 310 I’ve heard about this from YouTube too
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Kurt *************
90 day is show tm30 and passport. Extention is completely diffrent
Phil ******
Nope noooo no
Todd *********
No. And no.
Robbie *******
Nope
Neil *********
you do not constantly get asked to show proof - they politely ask you to write down on an immigration form your assumed bank balance and signed. This is the format related to this query. Bank statements are asked in order to qualify for the visa based on being in a foriegn country bound for Thailand.
Tore *********
@Neil ********
immigration form bank balance? Are you mixing up visas? Only in country extension an initial application requires to show bank balance.Only entry requirement is 20k baht cash equivalent. But almost never asked for.
Neil *********
@Tore ********
she refers to the 180 day extension and upon these 're - entries' it's common for an immigration official to present a form and ask you to fill in the 'how much you got to support yourself' a 'signature'.Tore *********
@Neil ********
no that’s not common at all at re-entries. Why would you make up stuff ? What’s the point?Reply to
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Dany ********
no
Anonymous ******************
Omg you people ask this question everyday soon they will make it a requirement
Mike *******
Anonymous participant 168 Lol. Your broke as.s shouldn't be in Thailand of you don't have at least 500k at all times.
Tarem *****
Anonymous participant 168 so you mean you don’t have 500k ready all the time
Anonymous ******************
@Tarem ****
I am not the one asking the question I own my condo and my bills are paid up until I am a old man no worries here you seem to be the one concerned about not having the funds😂Anonymous ******************
@Tarem ****
no, who keeps 500k lying around all the time? 🤣Wojtek *******
I do ! Been on long term visa in Thailand for almost a decade, I did learn to keep it close ;) they ask for statement at least 4 months back, while I’m extending visa every year. Btw this money can make some interest as well here and there so is win win.
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 449 I thought everybody did... 👀 What if you need to pay something?
Marcin ************
Anonymous Everybody? How can you not have 10k usd free and think about travelling - lol...
James ********
@Marcin ***********
they dont take brokerage accounts i thought?Marcin ************
@Ja***
They take, but if in doubt consult an agent.Andy **********
Anonymous participant 449 Everyone who lives anywhere with a need for immediate cash and certainly if you can afford to live abroad.
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Grace ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 168 sorry if you already answered this a million times haha
GenuinePin**********
Anonymous participant 168 don’t get your panties in a bunch
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Jef ********
Never ever , only reports of this for
In country extensions
In country extensions
Andy **********
@Jef *******
I've seen one such report but that itself is a wrong interpretation by immigration, if true.Jef ********
One report out of 40,000 plus visa holders entering and exiting multiple times.
Ok we will listen to the one report thanks for your input 🙏🏽👌🫶🏽
Ok we will listen to the one report thanks for your input 🙏🏽👌🫶🏽
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SunnyPa********
Isn’t it the first time application requirement? I don’t see it’s written to hold 500k for entire 5 years in their website.
Wannikea *********
No
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