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Do DTV visa holders need to show $600 cash when entering Thailand?
Hello, do DTV holders. Do you need actual $600 cash to enter Thailand with DTV.
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DTV visa holders are required to have 20,000 THB or an equivalent amount in cash when entering Thailand, although enforcement of this rule can vary. Many expats share experiences indicating that while it is a legal requirement, they were not asked for cash on multiple entries. However, travelers often recommend carrying the cash as a precaution to avoid potential issues with immigration. Some have reported being asked for proof of funds through bank statements or apps, but the general sentiment is to be prepared just in case.
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Nicolas **********
No
You just need your dtv evisa and your passport
You just need your dtv evisa and your passport
Alessandro **********
They stopped me 2 weeks ago while my son xas entering with student bisa and me with dtv. I had to fill a form with how mucj money cash I have znd how much is in my bank accounts and show them some employee/business documents. 6th entry on DTV, this time lost 30min and got a lot of stress.
When they let me go in, I asked if there is any problem with our visas. They said it's ok. So I don't really know why they checked me
When they let me go in, I asked if there is any problem with our visas. They said it's ok. So I don't really know why they checked me
Luit *****************
@Alessandro *********
Checking does not mean anything is wrong, they check to see IF anything is wrong.
Christopher ***********
@Alessandro *********
Nothing sinister Alessandro. There have been other verifiable reports where completion of a 'Passenger Statement Form' has been required upon first entry via DTV.Alessandro **********
@Christopher **********
that's my 6th entry, nothing asked beforeAlessandro **********
@Christopher **********
i corrected it ! Sorry for my mistakeChristopher ***********
@Alessandro *********
Sorry, you said; 'First time on DTV'.
Bubbly*******
Your visa doesnt matter you need to have 20k thb on entry
Eric ********
I’ve never been asked for it, but I’d have it on you just in case they ask.
choose*******
It’s like insurance. It’s optional but that one time you get asked and you don’t have it, they have every right to deny you. What is worse is you likely have to buy a return ticket back home within 24 hours and you get stuck in detention until your 10-20 hours flight back home. So $600 cash insurance that you get to keep entirely or 48 hours ride back home, losing your entire vacation time and money.
Christopher ***********
chooserich007 It's not insurance. It's a requirement. A pre-DTV requirement. A pre-mobile phone banking app requirement. There is a verifiable report that sight of 20,000 THB or equivalent in an online bank account is acceptable at Friendship Bridge Number 4. Someone has reported on this thread that he also saw it being accepted. I suspect your prophecy is intended to unsettle DTV holders rather than be helpful.
มาร์คุท *******
Upon my last entry at Bangkok airport, I had to show my bank balance and the 500,000 baht required for the application online.
WittyChe*********
@มาร์คุท ******
did they ask for all dtv documents and bank? how did that go exactly? How many entries have you had on dtv? Thanksมาร์คุท *******
WittyChestnut6732 They wanted to see all the documents that are required for the application; I entered the country six times with dtv, my company's portfolio, looking for non-mandatory health insurance, two and a half hours of questioning.
Timothy ******
If you don’t have $600 cash then maybe you shouldn’t come to Thailand.
Karl *******
@Timothy *****
That's a fail for me, then. I generally enter with no cash. And yet I survive, time after time. 😂
Deva ********
My plan is always have 600 usd cash that I don’t touch.
If I leave to VN or another SEA country I take it just in case.
That way I don’t have to play and lose the currency conversion game.
Will I ever need it? I don’t know, but it’s insurance just in case. One less thing, I have to worry about .
Just an idea for folks maybe it works for you. Maybe it doesn’t…

If I leave to VN or another SEA country I take it just in case.
That way I don’t have to play and lose the currency conversion game.
Will I ever need it? I don’t know, but it’s insurance just in case. One less thing, I have to worry about .
Just an idea for folks maybe it works for you. Maybe it doesn’t…

Kim *********
It's the equivalent to 20,000 baht in any currency. I didn't get asked but someone in the line next to me got asked. She showed her bank app and they let it go. But cash is the requirement. I carried cash and its good to have to pay for a car and food.
Milan *********************
If you not have , not come ;-)
Matt ****
OPI will have cash on hand then, I just got under 20 million dong just to change it for cash tomorrow at the Airport. LOL It's all good YouTuber Life!
Anonymous ******************
They have every right to ask you for it, so have a plan to go around if they do. Chances are 50-50 they will either ask you or not. When people will stop being ridiculous 🙈
Faye **********
I have a DTV I’ve never been asked for this apart from at the time of applying for the STV had to prove I had £11k
Syed *****************
Probably not
Greg ********
Well if you're worried about $600.00 stay home and get a real job
Matt ****
OP@Greg *******
WOW Thanks Greg.
Dylan ******
My personal answer is this: Bring it. There is little chance you will be asked, but there is no reason not to. Why gamble with something so trivial?
Matt ****
OP@Dylan *****
Thanks Dylan I have it, now I have to turn it in to dollars from VND at the Airport. Thank You. Appreciate you.Dylan ******
@Matt ***
- Any currency works, by the way. So long as the conversion rate makes it equal or greater than 20,000 baht
Callum ********
Nope never needed
Uppe*****
Staggering how many people are confusing ‘hasn’t happened in my limited experience’ with ‘isn’t a real risk.’ Those are not the same thing. One is autobiography; the other requires data. You’re offering the first as if it were the second. Fact is, the cash requirement is the law and any immigration officer can deny without it.
Matt ****
OPUpperPoor I went and got VDN, and will exchange it for US dollar or Baht at the Terminal.
WittyChe*********
@Matt ***
it's $600 equivalent in any major currency not in Thai baht
Sydonna ************
I just came in today I wasn’t asked
Optimistic***********
@Sydonna ***********
which airport did you fly into?
Luc ************
Yes. They almost never check but when they do and you are not able to show the 20K baht in cash you will be on the next flight home.
Shawn *******
No
Soso *****
They’ve never asked me. But is it that much of a problem ? I’d say no.
I always carry cash when entering a new country. Just imagine if you credit card doesn’t work.
I always carry cash when entering a new country. Just imagine if you credit card doesn’t work.
Anonymous ******************
Dtv is not a tourist visa don’t worry
Kaung **********
Anonymous participant 755 it is just Tourist Visa with a different name :P
Talented*********
Anonymous participant 755 yea it is a tourist visa! And yes I would have the 20k just in case!
Ivan ************
Anonymous participant 755 DTV is a tourist visa, but the 20,000 cash requirement applies to everyone, including non-immigrant visas, so it doesn't matter. You are very unlikely to be asked, but they can do. They typically ask if they want to deny you for some other reason. It's not asked out of genuine interest in your finances.
RadiantC********
@Ivan ***********
DTV is not a tourist visa. It's a special category visa. The rest of your comment is correct though.Anonymous ******************
@Ivan ***********
yes for white protestants very little chance of being questioned.
Matt **********
It don't have to be cash. But you have to have it. Show a bank app. If you don't have $600 dollars you have serious problems in life.
Gregory **********
@Matt *********
this is not true at all
Stephen ********
@Matt *********
yeah it has to be actual cash, any currency, but in banknotesLuc ************
@Matt *********
dont spread wrong information. 🙄🙄🙄Matt **********
@Luc ***********
I was only speaking from experienceIvan ************
@Matt *********
if they want to ask it it has to be cash or travellers checks. If they are actually enforcing this rule, they will not accept bank apps and they won't allow you take the cash out of an ATM either, it is used as a "gotcha" to give them an excuse to deny people they want to deny for some other reason that isn't written in the immigration act.
Fascinatin**********
I just show thai bank app , they are fine with that
Christer *****
FascinatingShark6516 DTV holders usually don't have a Thai bank app.
Anonymous ******************
@Christer ****
low IQ ones don’tChrister *****
Anonymous participant 755 is that you, Donald?
Ben ********
Yes, you're supposed to have it. But you might not be asked. But don't risk it
Angelo ***********
Yes, you have to be able to show it. But likely if you are asked and have none: there is an ATM "before immigration", where you can draw money.
Stephen ********
@Angelo **********
it has to be 20k baht in cash, any currency, but hast to be in real banknotes.
Maximus ************
I think people see ATMs when they come through on domestic flights - ATMs everywhere, and no immigration of course. On international flights it’s a different route.
Maximus ************
There isn’t an ATM.
Angelo ***********
Maximus guanteenus good to know, I was thinking there is one.
Luit *****************
@Angelo **********
Where is that ATM, I never have seen itAngelo ***********
@Luit ****************
In BKK I am not sure. At the land borders there always was one.
Zess ********
It’s the requirement. I’ve never been asked in 3 years of being here but that doesn’t mean you or I won’t next time.
Justin ********
yes
Dany ********
Everyone needs to have the cash on hand according to law… Even if people rarely get checked… just comply with the rules, its not hard.
Steve *******
You need to have 20,000 THB or the equivalent in a different currency, in cash, if you're asked to show it.
You don't need to have USD.
You don't need to have USD.
Matt ****
OP@Steve ******
I have VND I will get US dollar of Baht. Thank you.Paul *********
I never had to show how much I had in the bank , only when I applied for the visa. Never when entering and I go at least 3 times a year.
Christer *****
@Paul ********
the question is about the cash you need to have in your pocket. 20k bahtPaul *********
If you have been traveling to Thailand and have a visa you should know the rules, not ask a group of strangers on the internet 🥴
Paul *********
And I never said anything about the rules , only my experience entering.
Just like you and every post on your page!
No questions!
GFYS! 🥴🤣
Just like you and every post on your page!
No questions!
GFYS! 🥴🤣
Paul *********
Exactly, so if you area DTV holder why would you ask a group of strangers?
I guess you can’t see my point?
OP question is stupid to begin with.
I guess you can’t see my point?
OP question is stupid to begin with.
Dany ********
@Paul ********
and the rules are having 20k baht equivalent in cash on you when entering the country. official law for an eternity.Angelo ***********
Kay *********
@Angelo **********
One could say the same about your response, though his, at least gives personal experiences and testimony, which generally helps people make decisions, considering whether one gets checked or not is not solidly enforced every time for everyone.Your comment, however, had no purpose other than to be rude to someone who didn't deserve it. 🙃
Angelo ***********
@Kay ********
I do not think that my answer was disrespectful either :DKay *********
@Angelo **********
I still think you could have shown more respect in your response, as the man's comment wasn't disrespectful toward anyone, and he likely thought his comment was helpful and on topic. I get this is social media, and being rude sorta comes with the territory (especially in FB groups), but it's not really necessary.
Just my two cents, but I'm not really planning to have a debate here over it, so take it as you will.
Angelo ***********
@Kay ********
He deserves it. As I explained above. If I was admin: I had removed his post. And the other one below by the other "never happened to me" guy as well.
Dave *********
@Angelo **********
extremely helpful as it shows actual factsDave *********
@Angelo **********
LOL. If the only point of this chat thread was to quote the law, nobody would go to Facebook. Yet there are 7 billion users. Most people want to know what is real life.
Its like someone asking if they would go to jail for prostitution in Pattaya and you quoting that prostitution is illegal
In Thailand
Go figure
Angelo ***********
@Dave ********
Does not matter if it is a fact.You qualify for the medal "one of the most stupid comments on the internet".
"Never happened to me", is one of the most stupid comments, one can make.
But no worries, you are not alone. Martial arts forums are full with that comment: no one attacks like that. Never happened to me.
Hint: no one cares what happened to you.
The law is: he has to be able to show it.
And if they seek a reason to reject entry: having no money to show is the direct way for it.
Matty ****
We've seen 2 dtV holders get evicted because of running out of money this year
I hope the government is starting to check
I hope the government is starting to check
Mark *********
@Matty ***
Doesn't sound factual to me
Anonymous ******************
@Matty ***
I haven't seen this, can you share links about that?
Anonymous ******************
5 time entered with DTV, no asking to show money.
Bob *********
Anonymous participant 581 Then I wouldn't bother if that's the case. Jeez, some people 🙄
Angelo ***********
Anonymous participant 581 And how helpful is this comment?
Answer: not at all.
I guess that is why you post anonymous?
Answer: not at all.
I guess that is why you post anonymous?
Dave *********
@Angelo **********
again very helpful because its real lifeChrister *****
@Dave ********
I've been asked three times since last century. Not often, but I think you agree that it would really be a bummer to be sent back?RadiantC********
@Dave ********
Depends on the state. I've been caught and fined for doing 10mph over the limit in Arizona and was pulled over and given an official warning for doing 7mph over the limit in West Texas.Dave *********
@Christer ****
its one of those rules that is rarely enforced so its definitely helpful to get a realistic idea of what is happening most of the time so you can decide whats the best plan. Speed limit in the US was 65mph. It was rarely enforced unless people exceeded the speed limit by 10+ miles an hour.
Online driving aps often show areas where there are active speed traps for this reason.
Live accounts is much preferable to someone stating the rules and regulations which anyone can find with a simple google search. Thats why chat sites like this exist and are popular
Jes sayin
Christer *****
@Dave ********
Since the rule is that you should have it, it's not helpful.It's like "You can drive and play with your phone at the same time because I do it all the time and I've never been caught!"
If they ask and you don't have it, then you are going home again.
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