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Do I need to apply for a visa for Thailand and is the 20,000 baht cash requirement true?

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Sep 12, 2022
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Mark *******
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Hi sorry for so many questions it's my first time to Thailand . My flight is booked do I need to apply for a visa also I read I need to have 20,000 baht in cash is this true
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The necessity of a visa for entering Thailand depends on your nationality and the duration of your stay. Based on the conversation, a UK passport holder traveling for two weeks does not need to apply for a visa, as they can benefit from a 45-day visa exemption. The requirement of carrying 20,000 baht in cash is mentioned, but it is generally not enforced and is only requested in specific circumstances. It is suggested to carry a printed copy of any electronic visa documentation for entry.
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Darren ******
Get on the flight Ur visa exempt 45 days.

In all my over 100 flights here I've never been asked for 20k baht but there is always a chance so best be safe.

If not vaxxed then u need an ATK paper to show u don't have covid , if Ur vaxed then bring Ur papers.
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Ryan ***********
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 100 times sounds like a bit of exaggeration
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Martin *********
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 i thought the 45 days starts in November
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Spencer *******
As long as you're not Nigerian, I doubt they're gonna ask u for proof of cash. You're British so they will assume you've got cash.
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Lili ********
No
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Giorgio *********
You are going to stay for 2 weeks and have a UK passport. So you don't need to get any visa and don't need to pay any money.
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Ben *****
I believe you have a UK passport, so when you arrive in Thailand you will get a 45 day visa exemption which is extendable one time should you decide to stay longer. Being that this is your first time traveling to Thailand, the odds of them asking for 20,000 baht is almost zero.
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Martin *********
@Ben ****
 its 30 days
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Mile ****
@Ben ****
 also do you have to show an onward ticket?
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Ben *****
@Mile ***
 starting Oct 1
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Mile ****
@B**
 I have another question for you 😬 hoe about travel insurance? Is it requeired? Does anyone look at that and also do I need to show an address of where I will stay?
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Mile ****
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 ok, good enough. Thank you 😊
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 yup
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Mile ****
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 but is that starting on oct 1st or its already in effect?
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@Mile ***
 yea same for US citizens. I have a US passport and have never been asked for onward travel, but your airline may require it to board.
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Mile ****
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 I see. So I can get 45 days on arrival?
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 would that apply to a US citizen too?
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Mihai ********
If i only have the e visa on email and no actual visa on passport! Im good to go?

Thank you
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Stuart *********
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 print it out. You’ll need it as a printed copy on entry and for other stuff like extensions if required. You may get away with a digital copy on entry but phones die. Paper doesn’t.
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Mihai ********
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 thank you so much . I will print all papers.
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Mark *********
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 yes
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Mihai ********
@Mark ********
 thank you so much
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Whether a visa is needed depends on your nationality and how long you’re planning to stay. The 20,000 baht (or equivalent in another major currency) is the rule and it must be in cash - not a bank statement or phone app showing you have such. However 99.9% of tourists will never be asked to show this. They only ask it if they think you’re trying to buck the system with back to back visa exempt or tourist visa entries - as a way to deny you entry.
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Steve *****
How long is your stay and where from ?
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Mark *******
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 I'm from the uk and travelling for 2 weeks
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 visa issued upon Arrival .
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Graham ******
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 No, it's a visa exempt entry
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@Mark ******
 you need proof of covid vax . NHS app .
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Graham ******
@Mark ******
 No visa needed for just two weeks.
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@Mark ******
 isn't your country gets Visa Exempt ?
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What nationality are you
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 ive been asked
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Mike *****
They never ask for proof of cash.
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Mark *******
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@Steve *****
 I'm from the uk
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@Mark ******
 Def not needed for a first time visitor.
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Steve ******
@Mark ******
 after 1st October 45 days free viswa exempt upon arrival.
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Mile ****
@Steve *****
 what? So we dont need to apply for one? We just get it on arrival?
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