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Do I need to have cash or can I use a bank app to show proof of funds when entering Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Entry Requirements Cash Requirements for Visa Visa Exemptions Immigration Procedures Expat Advice

Aug 3, 2025

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This probably was asked before. For ther 3 proofs arriving, In terms of the 20.000 baht(or equivalent) must be in cash or can i show in the Revolut application a bigger amount saying I can go to an ATM if necessary ? Thanks

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The consensus from the comments suggests that for entry into Thailand, proof of funds is typically required in cash (20,000 baht for individuals and 40,000 baht for families). Although some travelers have reported no issues by only displaying apps or bank statements, it seems the safest approach is to have physical cash on hand. Several users emphasize this requirement, warning that showing cash in the form of bank apps or cards may not be accepted by immigration officials.

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Jo **********

over the decades i have entered Thailand over a 100 times which is a statistically significant amount of data. never been asked about money. I have many friends with same data. This carrying cash thing is an outdated regulation that’s still on the books.

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Jesper *******

For those who are going trough immigration and unsure of being stopped....how hard is it to carry cash of 650usd equivalent to 20k baht? You can withdraw at the atm before u board the plane to thailand.....20k is not alot one can spend that in a night after bar hopping at NANA's...you are traveling to thailand hoping for a 60days visa exempt and taking the risk of being rejected by not carrying 650usd?

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Jo **********

nobody does this it’s an outdated regulation that's still

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Robert ********

Good question. I always had much more than that when I was a tourist.

But I’m living here now for 10+ years and never gave that a thought.

Do we expats need that too or is the visa extension good for it??

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Jim ********

I got asked a few years back and only had 10k on me when I arrived. I had plenty of pound sterling and my bank app to show a lot more and I was fine

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Elías ********

In theory must be cash, but it's 10,000 baht for solo travelers.

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@Elías *******

on paper (or online) some places still says

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but its actually

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and has been for a long time

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@Elías *******

incorrect. 10,000 baht for visa on arrival which is not many countries. Visa exempt is 20,000 per person or 40,000 for family

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@Brandon ***********

Oh, thanks. I didn't know that (for the others). I have a DTV, but I'm a passport holder from one of the countries that need visa on arrival (not visa exempt), so I thought the 10,000 baht was the same for everyone else.

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Nev ********

I’ve never had that much cash on me, and never had any issues.

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Graham ******

that doesn't mean nobody gets asked

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Robert *********

You should never have less than that in cash .

Things happen .

Military coup

Earthquakes

Tsunami

Wars

Political upheaval

Pandemics .

Three times in my travels banks have closed for days .

No cash no eat .

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Anna *********

Cash means cash

Money in the bank or Revolut means money in the bank or Revolut 😀

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Brandon ************

If they ask, it's cash only or you're gone. No bank statement, bank apps, credit or debit cards. Cold hard cash.

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True ********

@Brandon ***********

what about showing money in your Thai bank account?

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Brandon ************

Money in your Thai bank account is not CASH. You have to understand, if they ask you this question, it's because they already want to deny you entry. They're not going to accept things that aren't in the law, which states cash.

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@Brandon ***********

too easy, good to know. Sounds like I'll never be asked in that case.

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@Brandon ***********

I had 10k baht, thousands in pound sterling and my banking apps and it didn’t cause me any issues when they asked me a few years back

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Brandon ************

then you met the requirements so you wouldn't have any problems

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@Brandon ***********

oh I thought it needed to be 20k baht, my bad 👌

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Brandon ************

20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency.

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Jim ********

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ahh got ya. It was the first time I’d been asked in 16 years of travelling there

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@Brandon ***********

Thanks, will I find an ATM before immigration in Suvarnabhumi ?

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Stefan *******

no i don't think so. Have some cash from your home country

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Ling *****

you bring your home currency equivalent of that if you don't have thb. Then when you have cleared immigration and customs go to the basement level and exchange it at Superrich exchange or Happy Exchange. (They were both exactly the same last year)

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John **********

you need to travel with the cash in your possession, there is no ATM

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@John *********

Thanks. I will do that. Stayed 59 days May-July, back to Europe for 3 weeks and now I will re-enter with the visa exemption. If it wasn't for the FB groups I wouldn't imagine there might be a problem. I plan to be ok and definitely will get a proper Visa if in 2026 I intend a longer stay.

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Brandon ************

no.

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