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Do I need to print my DTV visa before arriving in Thailand or just show 20,000 Baht at immigration?
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Dec 27, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI got my dtv ,so I need to print visa before come Thailand, or show 20k bhat at immigration
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around whether it's necessary to print the DTV visa and show 20,000 THB in cash upon arriving in Thailand. Most commenters agree that printing the DTV visa is advisable for check-in and immigration purposes. While there is debate about the strictness of the 20,000 THB cash requirement, many assert that having proof of funds is generally expected, though not always enforced. Some suggest that travelers can use ATM services to demonstrate financial capability instead of carrying cash.
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VibrantCh**********
not required to show 20k
and visa physical print copy is not require(I just showing by phone)
nothing else
and visa physical print copy is not require(I just showing by phone)
nothing else
Luit *****************
VibrantChestnut2703 Both 20k THB and print of visa are required in case IO asks for it.
Normally they will not ask for the 20k cash, but when they do and you don't have, you have a problem.
Also they will generally accept a copy of the visa on your phone, but when they ask for it on paper you just need it, even when this is only because the IO is in a bad mood.
So telling you don't need those things is just not a good advise.
Normally they will not ask for the 20k cash, but when they do and you don't have, you have a problem.
Also they will generally accept a copy of the visa on your phone, but when they ask for it on paper you just need it, even when this is only because the IO is in a bad mood.
So telling you don't need those things is just not a good advise.
VibrantCh**********
I travel 3 times with DTV. they never ask bath or visa print copy
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Rende *********
Cause I ♥️ Thailand
I'll print my fresh Destination Thailand Visa, I'll print the Thailand DAC (both also for mutual smiling check-in at Hanoi). I'll hand over my boarding pass, passport and the 2 A4s to the Immigration Officer with a genuine smile, showing I respect him/her and Thailand. If you were the IO would you like that service from that guest to the Kingdom ?
I even ATM'ed the 20k baht while still in Thailand. Just to have it at hand. Why?
Cause I ♥️ Thailand
I'll print my fresh Destination Thailand Visa, I'll print the Thailand DAC (both also for mutual smiling check-in at Hanoi). I'll hand over my boarding pass, passport and the 2 A4s to the Immigration Officer with a genuine smile, showing I respect him/her and Thailand. If you were the IO would you like that service from that guest to the Kingdom ?
I even ATM'ed the 20k baht while still in Thailand. Just to have it at hand. Why?
Cause I ♥️ Thailand
Anonymous ******************
Show 20k cash. They like it tucked into your passport in crisp 1,000 baht notes.
Callum ********
Never once been asked to show 20k in cash
David ***********
The globalists and their puppet governments are pushing more and more for digital currencies so this whole Idea of showing 20k in cash flys in the face of their agenda.
Anonymous ******************
Even if it was a strict requirement, who travels with less than $600 ?? Everyone complaining about a rule that was imposed a long time ago. Cmon people. Really ??
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 152 I never travel with cash. What for? I have money readily available in physical cards and all sort of digital cards and apps on my phones, including Thai apps.
I'd rather ask, who uses cash, either at home or abroad? If you've been to Thailand, you know that even very small transactions at food stalls, or a bottle of water at the
I'd rather ask, who uses cash, either at home or abroad? If you've been to Thailand, you know that even very small transactions at food stalls, or a bottle of water at the
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are all paid with QR codes.David ***********
Anonymous participant 152 You will have to travel without cash soon as they are push for digital currencies to go with your digital IDs.
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Noah ****
Has anybody actually gotten asked to show physical 20k cash? Anybody so far?
Steven ******
I was asked 3 times in a row before I stopped using visa exemptions and got my Non o
Noah ****
@Steven *****
did you get asked having a DTV?Steven ******
@Noah ***
No, but i read somewhere, more than likely the Siam Legal website, while I was looking at visas and what would best suit me that all visa exempt, tourist visa, DTV and Non Immigrant B all have the same entry requirements and one of those is the 20k.Reply to
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Dany ********
@Noah ***
yes. for example that lady that recently got rejected for not having the cash… thats where this topics comes from and why its so popular these daysNoah ****
@Dany *******
did she have DTV visa?Dany ********
@Noah ***
visa does not matter in this regards. its ab official law for 25 years and is not limited to specific visa.Noah ****
@Dany *******
i understand but did she have a DTV?Dany ********
@Noah ***
i dont know what she had but it doesnt matter. the law specifies visa categories and not specific visa. even non immigrant is listed in the law and those are the longterm residents even ;)Reply to
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Noah ****
What if you don’t have the 20k in physical cash? Just go ATM?
Steven ******
They refused a lady entry at Don Mueang about a month ago, it was all over the news here.
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Benjamin *********
Dont get weird. Have your visa on phone. Dtac filled.
20k is not required for dtv
20k is not required for dtv
Dany ********
@Benjamin ********
its required for any visa. factsBenjamin *********
@Dany *******
theres no facts. The 'immigration act give this decision to immigration bureau. Ministry of interior fixed it in 2000 and it never changed.For tourist visa : 20k per person or 40k for family
Sale for visa exemption
Tourist on arrival is 10k and 20k family
Theres nothing more since announcement and notification of MoI of 2000.
This is the only facts, that can be applied or not my immigration agent and suspended or not. But nothing new were published since 25 years
Dany ********
@Benjamin ********
the law specifies visa categories. DTV is in the tourist visa category. therefore the law applies here too.Benjamin *********
@Dany *******
no. SETV and METV are the ones specified from the 2000 decision. LolIm not sure why you're trying to do.
DTV is tourist visa for BoT and banks.
but the visa is not covered by the 2000 law which specifically mentions SETV and METV.
And you just have to show any proof.
And if you dont have it, then you should stop traveling.
So its actually a non sense created by people who lying or inventing stories to hide their real situations.
Dany ********
@Benjamin ********
you are wrong. the law does not specify and visa, it specifies visa categories as tourist visa, non immigrant visa, etc… see for yourself in the official law. but you can surely list another official source, right? lol… DTV is a tourist visa, also in the eyes of the creators, the MFA. it was listed as a tourist visa by authorities as well.************************************************************
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Enthusiast***********
Is 800- 1000usd good enough instead of
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bath?Steven ******
Depends on the exchange rate but it only has to be the equivalent of 20k baht.
Luit *****************
EnthusiasticTiger4659 yes, as long as it is cash or traveller check
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Mike **********
People get off this 20k baht thing. Just have the availability to show it. Print your visa do the Dtac and walk through immigration
Ossie *********
HTF do some of these people manage to get the DTV are they taking the piss
Delightful**********
we always show it from our phones. No need to print.
Luit *****************
DelightfulPoodle8873 You belong to the stubborn group that just ignores MFA advise I understand?
Don *******
@Luit ****************
we had this discussion already. Nowhere does it state you need to print it 😂. And I’ve shown it on my phone 6x so far. I don’t carry a laminated paper in my duffel bag like I’ve just won a r-tard reward.
Luit *****************
@Don ******
reading is not easy for everyone, or some just click away popups before reading.Don *******
@Luit ****************
or some just don’t read their page because nowhere on their page does it state this. It’s not a requirementLuit *****************
@Don ******
I did not say requirement, I said it is an advise of MFA on their webpage When IO asks for it, then it IS a requirement, no matter how loud Don is shouting it is not a requirement.Don *******
@Luit ****************
they don’t ask for it. Have they asked you? 😂Luit *****************
@Don ******
I just hand it over without waiting the IO to ask for it, do you also wait to show boarding pass and passport until IO asks for it?Don *******
@Luit ****************
I don’t even show boarding pass. I show them my DTV on my PHONE. Amateur traveler 😂Luit *****************
@Don ******
If I follow the rules and requests properly and then get called an amateur traveler, I'm glad I'm not a stubborn, childish professional who insists on doing everything differently than requested and is even proud of it.But everyone has their own way of being happy. It's great that you ignore the request to show a boarding pass—a true hero!
Don *******
@Luit ****************
nothing different. Tell me I need to have a laminated paperLuit *****************
@Don ******
who told you that you might need a laminated paper? It wasn't me...Don *******
@Luit ****************
you’re the one who keeps peddling the laminated printed a4 of your visa. You’re slightly slow, and that’s me being friendly. And yes you’re an amateur traveler; I went fast track 2 days ago as both queues at BKK looked like they were 3 hours long.Luit *****************
@Don ******
You are vompletely off track here, I never even suggested to laminate the visa, because I think that is a bad idea. Laminating has no use at all, makes it more difficult to scan, and printing a new copy when you need is a matter of seconds. Why should I pay and spend time on booking for fast track when I can pass just as fast without mr. Proffesional?
And you being friendly? 555
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Delightful**********
@Luit ****************
and you belong to idiotic group. I'm speaking from my experience. I always show it from the phone, never been asked to have it printed out.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Put it in a frame 🖼️ hang on your wall
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Lee ***********
Just don't come to Thailand. Thank you.
Barry *************
Yes
Julia ******
Show your smile first
I **************************
You clesrly got regulations for that. It ain't rocket science
Anonymous ******************
Don’t bother mate geniuses like you should stay put
Anonymous ******************
Just print it. What is with the stupid questions? Some on this group don't have the mental capacity to even have a DTV 🙄
James ********
WHY did you feel the need to make such a negative reply? This forum is to help folks with their questions. No question is foolish. If you want to belittle others, go find another sandbox to play.
David ***********
Anonymous participant 330 Yes and some are even worse and don't have the mental capacity to remember their own name.🤣🤣🤣
Alix *********
Anonymous participant 330 i saw a potato on the floor at Don Mueang last week, it had a DTV
Awa *******
Anonymous participant 330 they are just fking lazy to go thru this group and hope for an instant answer. Time to give them some false info.
James ********
That reply too is sad to see. How about providing a helpful answer?
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@Awa ******
so rude. But you used an agent to apply and was still stressed out applying. Staying with your parents to save money during your application, you are so smart and not so lazy 😂🤣Awa *******
Anonymous participant 548 I paid the agent. Its not some free service like just a question here. And whats the problem to stay with my parents for 2 weeks time? Thats my home town. I shared my experience here instead of asking silly questions without doing any research.
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Anonymous ******************
Show 20k cash at immigration
David ***********
Anonymous participant 128 Strange how Ive been to Thailand about 12 times and never seen anyone standing at the desk showing 20k baht in cash and I have never had to either. I must be very trustworthy. 🤣🤣🤣
Luit *****************
You only have to show when they ask for it, and they only ask when they see reasons to deny you entry.
Alan ******
@David **********
25 years now never been ask or seen anyone showing cash lolReply to
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Tommi *******
Soft power or work?
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