Do I still need to show 20,000 baht if I have a work permit and am on a Non-B visa?

Non-B Visa Thailand Work Permit Financial Requirement Proof of Funds Immigration Rules Visa Entry Requirements

Feb 23, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi this may sound a little silly but if we have a work permit and come on a Non-B visa do we still need to show 20k baht? Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When entering Thailand on a Non-B visa, you could be asked for 20,000 baht as proof of funds, regardless of having a work permit. Experiences vary; some travelers report never being asked, while others mention incidents where they were required to show proof of sufficient funds. It's advisable to be prepared with the necessary documentation, including proof of funds, onward travel, and accommodation details, as requirements can be enforced at the discretion of immigration officers.

Tod *********

You CAN be asked for the 3 proof ofs (proof of funds, proof of onward travel and proof of hotel booking.

That people are NOT asked does not mean they don't ask anyone.

6 years ago

Veronique *****************

But I heard it could happen! Check maybe some forum about it that’s how I notice this incident with a dude from the UK who had everything else like Visa card , pounds but at the BKK airport custome they didn’t let him in???!!! So you figure out yourself

6 years ago

Sean *********

I was never asked in the 5 years I was on a non-B.

6 years ago

Jaseem ******

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@Sean ********

alright thanks bro.

6 years ago

Sean *********

For 3 of the years I was on a non-B. The other 2 were extensions, if I remember correctly.

6 years ago

Jaseem ******

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@Sean ********

you were on non b or it’s extension?

6 years ago

Jaseem ******

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@Sean ********

you were on non b or it’s extension?

6 years ago

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Jaseem ******

Robert *******

Officially you can be asked and out of reports on the southern borders with Malaysia every body is asked.

6 years ago

Jaseem ******

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@Robert ******

ah ok so I’ll just prepare. I’ve never been asked during my extension but I had to get a new non-b to get my extension again so I was a bit worried. I’ll keep in hand anyhow.

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Jaseem ******

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