Do I need to show 500k baht in my bank account upon arrival in Thailand with a DTV workcation visa?

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I have a DTV visa workcation, recently received. I'm a digital remote worker. Do I still need the 500k în a bank account when I'll arrive in Thailand, or only the 20k? I have enough funds, I just need to know if they will check again the 500, or not.

Ask Thailand · Answer

With a DTV workcation visa, the specific requirement is to have at least 20,000 THB in cash upon entry. The previously required 500,000 THB is not typically checked again at the airport; this amount was mainly for obtaining the visa from the embassy. However, it is advisable to keep records or proof of your financial status, as border officials may ask for evidence that you can support yourself during your stay. Most travelers report smooth entry with just the DTV visa and a valid passport.

Josephine ******** · Answer

Congrats on your new DTV workcation. For entry the rule is different from application. The 500k was for embassy to give you the visa, not for airport check. At airport they usually ask for 20k baht rule for visitors, but for DTV they rarely ask to see 500k again.

That said officers at border can still ask for proof that you can support yourself. So it is smart to keep some bank app or statement with you showing you still have funds, plus your DTV print. Most people enter smooth with just passport and DTV print and they do not check money again.

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Henrik ***** · Answer

The 500.000 baht deposit is meant as a guarantee that the tourist immediately can pay any unforeseen economic expenses, ex. Fines, compensations, hospital bills before getting treatment and so on.

Za ******* · Answer

In case you are pulled out for questioning, you might be requested to show the proof of funds of 500k

Lynn *********** · Answer

Recently, certain people have been asked to show the bank balance on arrival. You can do that on your mobile application. Also, not a bad idea to be prepared to answer questions regarding your accommodation in Thailand and to show the petty cash Bt.20K in case asked.

Luit ***************** · Answer

Immigration always can check visa requirements like 500k, but most people get in unchecked.

Xtina ******* · Answer

Can you tell me who helped you with the dtv?

Bryan ********************* · Answer

I have never been asked to for the 20k but I also fly business class which cost more then 20k so they probably won’t ever ask me. I just got here on the 20th on my DTV first entry and they didn’t ask either.

James ******** · Answer

When was your DTV visa issued?

What is your passport nation?

Suggest you have with you a copy of the DTV visa application documents.

Toni ******* · Answer

Entry requirement is 20k thb cash. I havent been asked to show it for 5years and tens of entries however, not with dtv or before with exempt or TR

Do I need to show 500k baht in my bank account upon arrival in Thailand with a DTV workcation visa?

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