Do I need to send my dad and his girlfriend a photo of my notification of residence for their visit to Thailand?

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Nov 6, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, my dad and his girlfriend will be visiting me (in Nahkon Ratchasima) for 2 weeks in December. I have booked accommodation in other provinces, but they will first come home with me for 3 nights before we travel further. Should I be sending them a photo of my notification of residence to avoid any problems upon entry? How can I ensure a smooth-as-possible immigration check for them? It's their first time leaving South Africa. 🙏🏼

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A user in Thailand is seeking advice on whether to send a photo of their notification of residence to their father and his girlfriend, who will be visiting for two weeks. The comment advises that they do not need to send anything, as they will receive a 30-day visa-free entry upon arrival without any issues.

Riaan **********

You don't need to send anything, they will be granted 30 days visa-free entry upon arrival with no questions asked

a year ago

Charlene **************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok, they've got

1. a return ticket back to South Africa

2. Proof of only 5 nights of the 14 (because he will be staying at my house for the rest)

3. They have

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baht cash each as they didn't want to over exchange, but will have their credit card for further withdrawals.

I'm not sure how I can further prepare them from my side.

a year ago

Graham ******

@Charlene *************

The

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B cash requirement is in any major currency so if they only have

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B each then carry the equivalent of

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B each in their home currency or USD etc. just in case.

a year ago

Riaan **********

@Charlene *************

you are good to go, dont worry and enjoy their visit

a year ago

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Riaan **********

I have just been through the same, although immigration CAN ask for the 3 proofs,

1. Proof of leaving Thailand within 30 days

2. Proof of accommodation for the entire stay

3.

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THB per person IN CASH

For a first time visitor they won't, this is more of a deterrent they have in their arsenal to have grounds for people abusing the visa-free system

a year ago

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Riaan **********

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