Do I need to bring 20,000 THB each for visa-exempt entry to Thailand, and can I use other currencies?

Visa Exempt Entry Currency Requirements Thai Baht Visa Rules Expats in Thailand Proof of Funds

December 19, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Questions about visa exempt entry regarding 20K BHT.  

I searched the group and couldn't find the answer so I wanted to double check.  

1) Do any currencies count? For example we have left over Sri Lankan rupees.  Since it's a closed currency, we cannot exchange it while here in India, but didn't know if that would count.  The rest we would have to withdraw here in India. So it would be Indian rupees.  Do we need to exchange that to USD or BHT? 

2) My partner and I are both US citizens and not married.  Do we each need 20k, or 20k between us is ok?  

This is my first time to Thailand and my partner was there once before in 1992.  

Please let me know if you need any more clarification on what I'm requesting.  Thank you in advance for your help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the requirements for visa-exempt entry to Thailand regarding the need to show proof of funds, specifically whether 20,000 Thai Baht (THB) is required per person or can be shared between partners. It also raises questions about using other currencies, like Sri Lankan Rupees and Indian Rupees, and whether these can be converted or accepted. Responses clarify that both partners must individually show 20,000 THB or an equivalent amount in a currency that can be exchanged for THB, and that closed currencies like Sri Lankan Rupees may not be acceptable.

Joshua ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all.

6 years ago

Edward ******

20,000 baht each. Or $650 each.

6 years ago

Robert *******

They ask for a proof of funds for your stay, closed currency like you mention the Sri Lankan rupee is not going to help you to pay your hotel or bar bills. It is indeed 20k or equivalent currency, but with a little reason it must be an equivalent currency that can be exchanged into Thai Baht. Your other question, you are not married that means each one of you can be asked to show this.

6 years ago

Sander ************

As far I know 20.000 bath can be in any currency

6 years ago

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Sander ************

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